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Workplace Accidents and Injuries in New York Did you know that the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board receives approximately 140,000 applications each year from employees who were injured on the job? These staggering statistics are indicative of how often workplace accidents happen in New York. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions … Continued
After being injured in an accident, whether it be a slip and fall or motor vehicle collision, you may be wondering how to go about obtaining compensation. This is where contacting an experienced personal injury lawyer from Proner & Proner comes into play. Our firm has over 50 years of experience advocating for clients who … Continued
Statistics on Motorcycle Accident Fatalities Given the harrowing statistics of motorcycle accident fatalities in the United States, taking safety measures when riding should be of the utmost importance for new and experienced motorcyclists alike. Indeed, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) reported that, in 2016, 5,286 motorcyclists died in motorcycle accidents throughout the country. … Continued
Common Construction Site Injuries As most construction workers know all too well, their jobs involve a certain level of risk. On any given day, construction workers can fall from scaffolding, get hit by heavy falling objects while working, and can even be injured by the tools and machinery they use to do their jobs. While … Continued
Understanding Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Accidents in New York When people hear that someone got into a motorcycle accident, they tend to assume that the motorcyclist collided with another motorcycle or a motor vehicle. However, single-vehicle motorcycle accidents are common in New York. Just as the name suggests, single-vehicle accidents are accidents where the motorcyclist crashes, but … Continued
Motorcycle Accident Injury Unfortunately, if you or a loved one get into a motorcycle accident, there are chances of sustaining road rash, serious injury or even death. This is because motorcycles, while generally safe when ridden by responsible motorcyclists, provide motorcyclists little protection from being hit or crushed by unsafe drivers of other vehicles or … Continued
Motorcycle Accidents If you are in a motorcycle accident, you may be able to recover damages from the other driver when the collision causes property damage or physical injury. The various types of damages are generally typical for an auto accident and include the circumstances that affect the driver after the crash such as lost … Continued
Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle owners are 35 times more likely than car owners to be in a fatal crash. While someone in a passenger car has airbags and is protected by the car itself, a motorcycle rider does not, and being thrown from a bike … Continued
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Road Rage Incident
Mitchell Proner spoke in support of NYC motorcycle riders and called on NY lawmakers and police not to overreact to a highly publicized road rage incident or to let that incident cast all motorcyclists in a bad light.
Hit and Run
Attorney Mitchell Proner was on hand when the motorist accused of hitting a female jogger on a road in Central Islip appeared in a New York courtroom to answer charges of leaving the scene of a fatal accident.
Ferry Disaster
Attorney Mitchell Proner, an expert on maritime law, spoke about the similarities between the Costa Concordia ferry disaster and the recent Indonesian ferry accident that killed at least 24 people.
