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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
Because motorcyclists are more prone to sustaining severe personal injury or death than automobile or commercial truck drivers when involved in an accident, it is imperative that motorcyclists take precautions to ensure their safety. These precautions may include wearing a helmet and protective apparel, riding at a safe rate of speed, performing regular and proper … Continued
Because of their relatively small size and dexterity, motorcycles are oftentimes the preferred mode of transportation when navigating the busy streets of New York City. However, just like cars, motorcycles can, at any time, be hit by another vehicle. If a motorcycle accident occurs and it is caused by the driver of a car or … Continued
Riding a motorcycle is one of the most exhilarating hobbies one can have in life. It can also be one of the most dangerous. You are more likely to suffer a serious personal injury, such as head trauma or traumatic brain injury (TBI), when involved in a motorcycle accident than a car accident. Why? For … Continued
While motorcycles are fun and convenient to ride, they do not come without any risk of harm. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die in a motor vehicle accident than drivers of any other vehicle in the United States. Additionally, while motorcycles account … Continued
Working on a construction site is dangerous. Even though there are laws and regulations in place in New York that are aimed at protecting workers, accidents can still happen. The agency that governs American workers is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Department of Labor. A common piece of equipment used on … Continued
Construction sites are some of the most dangerous workplaces in New York City and all of New York state. Even though there are laws and regulations on the books to protect construction workers, accidents still happen that leave workers injured or even dead. Construction is a dangerous profession in which to work but it has … 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.
