Knee Injuries from Car Accidents

Major injuries and concussions can result from auto accidents, knee injuries in particular can have serious effects on one’s well-being. Knees are responsible for one’s comfort and mobility as they are made up of several muscles, ligaments, bones, and cartilage. Therefore, it is important to receive proper treatment and medical attention for knee injuries.

Moreover, a knee injury in a car accident can be caused by many sudden actions. Severe twisting or hyper-extending of the leg (ligament damage), may cause an injury. In addition, the knees may also be crushed by the downward force of the dashboard of steering column (meniscus injuries). Also by the impact of the side door or window in a crash (kneecap injuries). Tears or strains to one of the major ligaments are most common. All in all, these injuries can result from different types of auto accidents including side, front or rear impacts or roll-overs.

Symptoms of knee injuries may range from subtle to acute:

Redness and swelling
A ripping or popping sensation
Deformity or protruding bones from fractures
Change in range of motion

Above all, injuries involving muscle tearing, bone fractures, damage to several ligaments or the separation of muscles from bones may call for surgery. If you have a knee injury resulting from a car accident, the assistance of the personal injury lawyers at Goidel & Siegel, LLP, can help you receive fair compensation for your pain and suffering.

http://www.injuryclaimcoach.com/knee-injury-claim.html

August 9th 2016

Don’t Cut Corners! Left-Hand Turns Are Dangerous

A study by the NYC DOT found left-hand turns can be significantly more dangerous than right-hand turns. This puts runners, bikers, and walking pedestrians at a higher risk of being hit when drivers cut corners. The DOT report finds that pedestrians and bikers are killed or severely injured by left- turning vehicles at three times the rate of those hit by right turning vehicles. Studies show most of these left-hand turn accidents occur at intersections with crossing signals or with turns from way streets because of blocked visibility and a wider turning radius.

A Change:

In 2014, 4,884 pedestrians and 726 bicyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes across the country. In addition, 36 percent of fatal accidents involving a motorcycle involve a left-hand turn in front of a motorcycle. Since the start of 2016, fatality and injury rates are improving because intersections have added mechanisms. Left-hand turns are risky because the driver is attempting to drive across oncoming traffic. Poor judgement or a compromising visibility, makes a left-hand turn that isn’t controlled by a traffic arrow dangerous.

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, the personal injury lawyers at Goidel & Siegel, LLP, may be able to help and obtain financial compensation for you.

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/08/04/study-finds-left-hand-turns-are-more-dangerous-than-we-think/

August 8th 2016

Pokémon Go Crashes

Pokémon Go players have been hurting themselves and causing injury related accidents all over the city. A man of 28 says that he was playing the infamous game when he crashed into a police car on his way home. Shortly after the crash, the SUV driver stopped and admitted to playing Pokémon Go to the police. Police say the driver and occupants in the SUV were not injured, however it could have ended in tragedy.

Federal officials have estimated that distracted driving of all kinds contributes to a large number of fatal and serious injuries. Pokémon Go players have been big contributors to these accidents ; almost every week there are reports of crashes caused by Pokémon Go players. Pokémon Go players are hurting themselves in their confusion.

If you have been in an accident caused by a driver who disregarded their duty to drive safety, the personal injury lawyers at Goidel & Siegel, LLP, will put your needs and concerns first to help you receive compensation.

August 5th 2016

Hit-and-Run Brooklyn Car Crash

Monday night, a 58-year-old father of three, and his 41-year-old friend, were getting a midnight meal together on the corner of Fulton and Chestnut Streets in Brooklyn when a car took everything away. The driver of an Acura TL Sedan was speeding when he fatally hit the two victims in a Brooklyn car crash. Authorities say that the man kept going, striking other cars before fleeing on foot. The police tracked down and arrested the driver Tuesday morning.

Car accidents are the single greatest annual cause of injuries and deaths in the United States. Being involved in a pedestrian versus car accidents can leave victims with devastating injuries and a draining recovery process. If you have been injured in a car accident, Goidel & Siegel, LLp, recovers compensation for victims of motor vehicle accidents and injuries caused by the negligence of others.

http://abc7ny.com/news/2-men-killed-in-hit-and-run-crash-in-brooklyn/1451681/

August 4th 2016

Double Traffic Car Crashes

Two traffic car crashes occurred Wednesday morning. A deadly motorcycle accident shut down the north tube of the Lincoln Tunnel. The tunnel was closed for four hours after the crash that killed a 23-year-old woman driving her car on the back of a motorcycle and injured the 35-year-old driving the bike.

Meanwhile, on a Long Island Railroad track, a car bust into flames disrupting service on the Ronkonkoma and Port Jefferson branches. The driver of the car, a 30-year-old man, was charged with a DWI.

Motorcyclists have essentially no physical protection when an accident occurs, and outcomes of motorcycle accidents often include serious injuries. Any motor vehicle collision can be a major hassle and suffering substantial injuries from it can be an emotional nightmare. The personal injury lawyers at Goidel & Siegel, LLP, will put your needs and concerns first if you were injured by a negligent driver.

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