Riding a bicycle in New York City can be a very daunting experience.  You have to deal with a ton of traffic.  Vehicles, cabs, pedestrians, and even other bicyclists represent just a few of the dangers of riding a bike on the New York City streets.  If you or a loved one has the unfortunate …

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Bicycles are one of the most practical ways to get around New York City. Between the cabs, the buses, the tourists, and other traffic, it can take hours to get from point A to Point B in a car, and only minutes to go the same distance on a bicycle. Unfortunately, bicyclists in New York …

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2014 is, in many ways, the year where it became apparent that the deferential approach previously applied by government regulators was not working. In fact, the events of the year showed that highway and vehicle safety was in a state of crisis. While the year began in earnest, the GM ignition switch defect soon emerged …

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common cause of death and non-fatal injury in the United States. The CDC reports that nearly 140 people die from TBI every day, a number which equates to nearly six deaths per hour. In 2010 alone, over 50,000 died from traumatic brain injuries and their complications. The same year, …

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According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 1,600,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2015.  Averaged out across the year, that equates to more than 4,380 new diagnoses every day.  While many cases will be diagnosed, many others will go undetected by the doctors who are trained to recognize their warning signs.  …

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