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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
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
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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.
