Chaos on Linden blvd 192nd. Queens Jamaica. According to witnesses vehicle runs red light, excessive speed.
https://youtu.be/eBr31BQCOXA
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Saturday, April 22, 2017
Whiplash - Car Accident Injury
Car accidents injuries each year. Although car injuries may differ from person to person, there are certain types of injuries that are quite common. It is important to know what these injuries are; therefore, you will have a better understanding of how this injury occurred.
Listed below are some of the most frequent
injuries caused by car accident:
- Head and Back Injuries
- Neck and Chest:
- Severed Limbs
- Broken Bones
- Spinal Cord Injury
When a car accident happens and there is a high rate of speed involved,
you can experience serious neck damage. Whiplash differs from person to
person, but with any type of whiplash, a person is likely to experience
pain for a considerable amount of time.
If you live in NYC with more cars, you may experience a more severe wreck. This is especially true in New York, and this is why it is important to visit New York Car Accident Lawyer. With more cars on the road, the chances of being involved in a car wreck are increased.
In New York, to be able to recover any money for pain and suffering, you need to prove you have a serious injury as defined by New York Law. Whiplash is a mechanism of injury, but not an injury in and of itself. To establish a serious injury, you need to have a medically determined objective injury, usually diagnosed by MRI or electrodiagnostic testing, which prevents you from doing most of your normal activities for 90 out of the first 180 days or a consequential or significant permanent limitation. Hospitals usually only do xrays, which only show the bones, not the discs or the nerves, so if you are still having pain, you should see a neurologist and have an MRI. If you don't have the medical proof of your injury, even if you filed a lawsuit, the Court would dismiss it.
A whiplash injury certainly can be serious enough to maintain a claim/lawsuit. You should consult with a personal injury attorney in order to recover your losses. Assuming that the other driver was at fault, your attorney can advise you on what types of damages are available. If you plan on retaining an attorney, you should begin to collect evidence that will help him or her prove your case. For starters, take pictures of the damage on your vehicle or any visible injuries you might have.
If you live in NYC with more cars, you may experience a more severe wreck. This is especially true in New York, and this is why it is important to visit New York Car Accident Lawyer. With more cars on the road, the chances of being involved in a car wreck are increased.
In New York, to be able to recover any money for pain and suffering, you need to prove you have a serious injury as defined by New York Law. Whiplash is a mechanism of injury, but not an injury in and of itself. To establish a serious injury, you need to have a medically determined objective injury, usually diagnosed by MRI or electrodiagnostic testing, which prevents you from doing most of your normal activities for 90 out of the first 180 days or a consequential or significant permanent limitation. Hospitals usually only do xrays, which only show the bones, not the discs or the nerves, so if you are still having pain, you should see a neurologist and have an MRI. If you don't have the medical proof of your injury, even if you filed a lawsuit, the Court would dismiss it.
A whiplash injury certainly can be serious enough to maintain a claim/lawsuit. You should consult with a personal injury attorney in order to recover your losses. Assuming that the other driver was at fault, your attorney can advise you on what types of damages are available. If you plan on retaining an attorney, you should begin to collect evidence that will help him or her prove your case. For starters, take pictures of the damage on your vehicle or any visible injuries you might have.
Friday, January 9, 2015
Whiplash is a common injury of a car accident
Whiplash is a common injury of a car accident. Serious whiplash injuries can have a long-term impact on a person’s life, and victims of whiplash should file a personal injury claim seeking the maximum compensation for their pain and suffering.
If you been injured in a car accident, and are experiencing pain in your neck, your probably suffering from whiplash. Whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck that lasts from a couple of days to years depending on severity of the impact. This pain can stem from an injury to the spine.
Whiplash can effect a persons day-today life both at home and at work. Common symptoms of whiplash include neck pain and stiffness, headaches and dizziness, difficulty swallowing and chewing, shoulder pain, back pain, and injuries to the muscles and ligaments.
If you have been injured in a car accident, seeing the right type of physician will be able to diagnose and treat your whiplash pain. Often times victims of car accidents do not think they have suffered whiplash or any other injury because symptoms may not appear for hours, even days after the accident.
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The term “whiplash” is used to describe a variety of neck injuries that often occur in rear-end crashes.
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Whiplash Statistics
• More than 3 million Americans are injured by a car accident every year.
• The reported risk of injury in Low Speed Rear Impact Collisions is 35-68%. The Japanese Auto Insurance Rating Association reports a 50% neck injury rate.
• About 10% of those injured become permanently disabled.
•“Minor” neck injuries account for up to 60% of all permanent impairment claims.
• So, for every 6 million occupants in Low Speed Rear Impact Collisions:
1. About 3 million will be injured (about the population size of South Carolina).
2. About 1.5 million will have chronic pain (about the population size of Nebraska).
3. About 300,000 of these become disabled usually due to pain (about the population size of Wyoming).
• Nearly half of all chronic neck pain in America is due to car crashes—mostly Low Speed Rear Impact Collisions.
• About 9% of all Americans suffer from chronic neck pain due to Low Speed Rear Impact Collisions.
• Children are at 2/3 the risk of adults.
Information provided by the Spine Research Institute of San Diego
Neck sprains and strains are the most frequently reported injuries in U.S. insurance claims. An estimated 66 percent of all insurance claimants under bodily injury liability coverage and 57 percent under personal injury protection coverage — two important insurance injury coverages — reported minor neck injuries.
43 and 34 percent of bodily injury liability and personal injury protection claimants, respectively, neck sprains or strains were the most serious injuries reported.
The cost of the claims in which neck pain was the most serious injury was about $8.8 billion, representing approximately 25 percent of the total dollars paid for all crash injuries combined.
Whiplash injuries can be sustained in any type of crash but occur most often in rear-end collisions. Based on National Automotive Sampling System data, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that there were 805,581 whiplash injuries occurring annually.
Of these injuries, NHTSA estimated that 272,464 occurred as a result of a rear impact.
4 A 1999 Institute study found that 26 percent of drivers of rear-struck vehicles reported neck injuries to their insurance company. 5
This was about the same as the 24 percent neck injury rate reported in a 1972 Institute study. 6
Estimates of neck injury rates in other studies have ranged from 7 to 37 percent, depending on whether police or motorists reported the information. 7, 8, 9
Injured in a rear end accident which has left you with pain and injury?
Contact a New York injury attorney who is intimately familiar with the procedures involved in a whiplash claim, and begin to seek the compensation you deserve today.
- 5 Farmer, C.M.; Wells, J.K.; and Werner, J.V. 1999. Relationship of head restraint positioning to driver neck injury in rear-end crashes. Accident Analysis and Prevention 31(6):719-28.
- 6 O'Neill, B.; Haddon, W., Jr.; Kelley, A.B.; and Sorenson, W.W. 1972. Automobile head restraints: frequency of neck injury claims in relation to the presence of head restraints. American Journal of Public Health 62(3):399-406.
- 7 Braunstein, P.W. and Moore, J.O. 1959. The fallacy of the term 'whiplash' injury. American Journal of Surgery 97(4):522-9.
- 8 Quinlan, K.P.; Annest, J.L.; Myers, B.; Ryan, G.; and Hill, H. 2004. Neck strains and sprains among motor vehicle occupants: United States, 2000. Accident Analysis and Prevention 36(1):21-7.
- 9 States, J.D.; Balcerak, J.C.; Williams, J.S.; Morris, A.T.; Babcock, W.; Polvino, R.; et al. 1972. Injury frequency and head restraint effectiveness in rear-end impact accidents. SAE technical paper series 720967. Warrendale, PA: Society of Automotive Engineers.
Friday, April 11, 2014
Crash Facts - Whiplash Stats
After a car accident: Many car accident victims suffer from whiplash. This injury is painful. if you've been injured in a car accident or any vehicle related accident -- seek immediate medical attention.
Your physician will perform an adjustment or realignment as part of your therapy. You may not immediately know you have whiplash -- don't take chances, take that ambulance ride, and have a doctor check you out!! care after an automobile accident.
Crash Facts
• Most injuries occur at crash speeds below 12 mph.
• Most cars withstand 8-12 mph impacts without vehicle damage.
• More than half of all Low Speed Rear Impact Collision injuries occur without vehicle damage.
• There is no correlation between vehicle damage and extent of injury.
• The peak acceleration of the head is much greater than the peak acceleration of the vehicle.
• A 5-mph crash typically produces about 10-12 g of acceleration of the occupant’s head.
Whiplash Statistics:
• More than 3 million Americans are injured by a CAD every year.
• The reported risk of injury in Low Speed Rear Impact Collisions is 35-68%. The Japanese Auto Insurance Rating Association reports a 50% neck injury rate.
• About 10% of those injured become permanently disabled.
•“Minor” neck injuries account for up to 60% of all permanent impairment claims.
• So, for every 6 million occupants in Low Speed Rear Impact Collisions:
1. About 3 million will be injured (about the population size of South Carolina).
2. About 1.5 million will have chronic pain.
3. About 300,000 of these become disabled usually due to pain.
• Nearly half of all chronic neck pain in America is due to car crashes—mostly Low Speed Rear Impact Collisions.
• About 9% of all Americans suffer from chronic neck pain due to Low Speed Rear Impact Collisions.
• Children are at 2/3 the risk of adults.
Your physician will perform an adjustment or realignment as part of your therapy. You may not immediately know you have whiplash -- don't take chances, take that ambulance ride, and have a doctor check you out!! care after an automobile accident.
Crash Facts
• Most injuries occur at crash speeds below 12 mph.
• Most cars withstand 8-12 mph impacts without vehicle damage.
• More than half of all Low Speed Rear Impact Collision injuries occur without vehicle damage.
• There is no correlation between vehicle damage and extent of injury.
• The peak acceleration of the head is much greater than the peak acceleration of the vehicle.
• A 5-mph crash typically produces about 10-12 g of acceleration of the occupant’s head.
Whiplash Statistics:
• More than 3 million Americans are injured by a CAD every year.
• The reported risk of injury in Low Speed Rear Impact Collisions is 35-68%. The Japanese Auto Insurance Rating Association reports a 50% neck injury rate.
• About 10% of those injured become permanently disabled.
•“Minor” neck injuries account for up to 60% of all permanent impairment claims.
• So, for every 6 million occupants in Low Speed Rear Impact Collisions:
1. About 3 million will be injured (about the population size of South Carolina).
2. About 1.5 million will have chronic pain.
3. About 300,000 of these become disabled usually due to pain.
• Nearly half of all chronic neck pain in America is due to car crashes—mostly Low Speed Rear Impact Collisions.
• About 9% of all Americans suffer from chronic neck pain due to Low Speed Rear Impact Collisions.
• Children are at 2/3 the risk of adults.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Teens say “not high enough to cause a crash.”
More than one in four teens who
drive say they've driven impaired or on drugs. 57% of drivers age 16-20
who admitted driving after taking drugs felt that they were “not high
enough to cause a crash.”
About one in eight young drivers believes using recreational drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, speed, or ecstasy does not affect their driving.
In the limited time we have to administer this course, most of the focus has been on the dangers, results, and risks associated with alcohol-impaired driving. The danger of sharing our roads with impaired drivers also includes drivers that are under the influence of other drugs.
Prescription, over-the-counter, and illegal drugs can impair driving skills including vision, reaction time, judgment, hearing, and the ability to multi-task. Driving requires other cognitive skills such as information processing and psychomotor skills, which may also be impaired by the use of assorted drugs.
It is illegal to drive under the influence of drugs. Penalties include losing your license, a fine, and/or jail. Combining drug use with driving inexperience and high-risk behavior can lead to disaster on the road.<
A vast amount of research has been conducted on the effects of alcohol impaired driving. Methods of measuring BAL and the ability to identify alcohol-impaired drivers have become a relatively accurate science. Not as much research has been dedicated to determining the effects of other drugs on the ability to operate a vehicle. However, we know what drugs do to the body and that many people take drugs and get behind the wheel of a vehicle.
There are statistics that show drivers are on the road under the influence of mind- and body-altering substances.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) developed a survey and report to present data on driving following drug use, an area in which previous research is limited. <
In-home personal interviews with 11,847 respondents age 16 and older represented over 166 million drivers in the United States. The 166 million drivers represent only those drivers who reported driving within two hours of drug and/or alcohol use.
Driving After Drug Use
A majority (68%) of licensed teen drivers who use drugs regularly report that they “drug and drive.”
Characteristics of Drivers Who Drove After Drug Use
Driving after drug use was more common among drivers who were:
Marijuana was the illicit drug used most often by drivers who drove after drug use (used by 70% of those who drove after drug use).
Among those who reported driving after using marijuana:
The majority reported heavy or weekly use in the past year (60%).
More than half claimed that the marijuana use did not at all affect their ability to drive safely (56%).
About one in eight young drivers believes using recreational drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, speed, or ecstasy does not affect their driving.
In the limited time we have to administer this course, most of the focus has been on the dangers, results, and risks associated with alcohol-impaired driving. The danger of sharing our roads with impaired drivers also includes drivers that are under the influence of other drugs.
Prescription, over-the-counter, and illegal drugs can impair driving skills including vision, reaction time, judgment, hearing, and the ability to multi-task. Driving requires other cognitive skills such as information processing and psychomotor skills, which may also be impaired by the use of assorted drugs.
It is illegal to drive under the influence of drugs. Penalties include losing your license, a fine, and/or jail. Combining drug use with driving inexperience and high-risk behavior can lead to disaster on the road.<
A vast amount of research has been conducted on the effects of alcohol impaired driving. Methods of measuring BAL and the ability to identify alcohol-impaired drivers have become a relatively accurate science. Not as much research has been dedicated to determining the effects of other drugs on the ability to operate a vehicle. However, we know what drugs do to the body and that many people take drugs and get behind the wheel of a vehicle.
There are statistics that show drivers are on the road under the influence of mind- and body-altering substances.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) developed a survey and report to present data on driving following drug use, an area in which previous research is limited. <
In-home personal interviews with 11,847 respondents age 16 and older represented over 166 million drivers in the United States. The 166 million drivers represent only those drivers who reported driving within two hours of drug and/or alcohol use.
Driving After Drug Use
A majority (68%) of licensed teen drivers who use drugs regularly report that they “drug and drive.”
- 28% (46.5 million people) reported driving within two hours after drug or alcohol use.
- 5% (9 million people) drove after drug use, with or without alcohol.
- 23% (38 million people) drove after alcohol use only.
Characteristics of Drivers Who Drove After Drug Use
Driving after drug use was more common among drivers who were:
- Young (13% for those age 16-20 vs. 5% for those age 21 and older),
- Male (7% vs. 4% for females),
- Never married (11% vs. 3% for those who were married), and
- Unemployed (11% vs. 6% for those employed full-time).
Marijuana was the illicit drug used most often by drivers who drove after drug use (used by 70% of those who drove after drug use).
Among those who reported driving after using marijuana:
The majority reported heavy or weekly use in the past year (60%).
More than half claimed that the marijuana use did not at all affect their ability to drive safely (56%).
More than half perceived that they were no more likely to be stopped by police when driving after marijuana use than when sober.
A large majority of those who drove after the use of tranquilizers and sedatives (84% and 71%, respectively) drove following the medical use of these drugs. In contrast, only 43% of those who drove after the use of stimulants used these drugs for medical purposes.
Driving after drug use most commonly occurred on smaller roads (55%), in urban areas (56%), on the weekend (67%), and usually began between 6:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. (49%). The data indicates that even if you are not taking drugs and driving, many people are.
Drugged drivers are under the influence of marijuana, cocaine, sedatives, and speed. If you do not take drugs and drive, it is still critical that you understand you need to be alert to drivers who are erratic, speed, and seem to be unable to maintain lane position. Drive defensively, especially when driving at night or in an environment that might have a high risk of drugged drivers in your midst (6).
Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States.
Many young drivers don't believe there are risks associated with marijuana use. Approximately one in six (15%) teens reported driving under the influence of marijuana, a number nearly equivalent to those who reported driving under the influence of alcohol (16%), despite higher prevalence of alcohol consumption among teens.
After alcohol, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), marijuana's major psychoactive constituent, is the drug found most often in the blood of drivers involved in road collisions. With some exceptions, epidemiological studies indicate the presence of THC in roughly 4-12% of drivers injured or killed in traffic collisions.
Research shows that smoking marijuana affects focus, concentration, perception, coordination, and reaction time, many of the skills required for safe driving. The drug can make it harder for a driver to judge distances and react to signals and sounds on the road. These effects can last up to 24 hours.
Marijuana is also mind altering. Thinking and reflexes are slowed, causing difficulty in responding to sudden unexpected events. A driver’s ability to “track” or stay in the traffic lane, to brake quickly, and to maintain the correct distance between cars is affected.
The data indicates that even if you are not taking drugs and driving, many people are. Drugged drivers are under the influence of marijuana, cocaine, sedatives, and speed. Even if you do not take drugs and drive, it is still critical that you understand you need to be alert to drivers who are erratic, speed, and seem to be unable to maintain lane position. Drive defensively especially when driving at night or in an environment that might have a high risk of drugged drivers in your midst.
Although there has been much research on the effects of alcohol’s impairment while driving, not as much has been dedicated to determining the effects of other drugs on driving skills. However, we are aware of the effect of drugs on the body and that many people take drugs and then get behind the wheel of a car to drive.
According to various studies and reports, driving after drug use was more common among drivers who were under the age of 20 years, were male, never married, and unemployed.
Marijuana was the illicit drug most often used by drivers who drove after drug use (70%). Research shows that smoking marijuana affects focus, concentration, perception, coordination, and reaction time; many of the skills required for safe driving. The use of the drug can make it harder for a driver to judge distances and react to signals and sounds on the road. Marijuana is also mind altering. Thinking and reflexes are slowed, causing difficulty in responding to sudden unexpected events. <
A large majority of those who drove after the use of tranquilizers and sedatives (84% and 71%, respectively) drove following the medical use of these drugs. In contrast, only 43% of those who drove after the use of stimulants used these drugs for medical purposes.
Driving after drug use most commonly occurred on smaller roads (55%), in urban areas (56%), on the weekend (67%), and usually began between 6:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. (49%). The data indicates that even if you are not taking drugs and driving, many people are.
Drugged drivers are under the influence of marijuana, cocaine, sedatives, and speed. If you do not take drugs and drive, it is still critical that you understand you need to be alert to drivers who are erratic, speed, and seem to be unable to maintain lane position. Drive defensively, especially when driving at night or in an environment that might have a high risk of drugged drivers in your midst (6).
Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States.
Many young drivers don't believe there are risks associated with marijuana use. Approximately one in six (15%) teens reported driving under the influence of marijuana, a number nearly equivalent to those who reported driving under the influence of alcohol (16%), despite higher prevalence of alcohol consumption among teens.
After alcohol, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), marijuana's major psychoactive constituent, is the drug found most often in the blood of drivers involved in road collisions. With some exceptions, epidemiological studies indicate the presence of THC in roughly 4-12% of drivers injured or killed in traffic collisions.
Research shows that smoking marijuana affects focus, concentration, perception, coordination, and reaction time, many of the skills required for safe driving. The drug can make it harder for a driver to judge distances and react to signals and sounds on the road. These effects can last up to 24 hours.
Marijuana is also mind altering. Thinking and reflexes are slowed, causing difficulty in responding to sudden unexpected events. A driver’s ability to “track” or stay in the traffic lane, to brake quickly, and to maintain the correct distance between cars is affected.
The data indicates that even if you are not taking drugs and driving, many people are. Drugged drivers are under the influence of marijuana, cocaine, sedatives, and speed. Even if you do not take drugs and drive, it is still critical that you understand you need to be alert to drivers who are erratic, speed, and seem to be unable to maintain lane position. Drive defensively especially when driving at night or in an environment that might have a high risk of drugged drivers in your midst.
Although there has been much research on the effects of alcohol’s impairment while driving, not as much has been dedicated to determining the effects of other drugs on driving skills. However, we are aware of the effect of drugs on the body and that many people take drugs and then get behind the wheel of a car to drive.
According to various studies and reports, driving after drug use was more common among drivers who were under the age of 20 years, were male, never married, and unemployed.
Marijuana was the illicit drug most often used by drivers who drove after drug use (70%). Research shows that smoking marijuana affects focus, concentration, perception, coordination, and reaction time; many of the skills required for safe driving. The use of the drug can make it harder for a driver to judge distances and react to signals and sounds on the road. Marijuana is also mind altering. Thinking and reflexes are slowed, causing difficulty in responding to sudden unexpected events. <
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Car Accident Lawyer NYC
Car Accident Lawyer NYC - Brooklyn Queens - Bronx
- Category: legal
- Contact: Paul Ajlouny at info@ajlounyinjurylaw.com
- Location: New York City, New york 10016
- Phone: 1-718-233-3913
- Posted: Oct 11, 2013
- Personal Injury Lawyer
Description:
NYC Injury 24 Hours
We specialize in:
Traumatic brain injury
Whiplash and other neck injuries
Spinal cord injury
Paralysis
Burn injury
Amputation
Wrongful death
Broken bones
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Trailer’s underride guard failes test
A vehicle windshield is crushed resulting in life-threatening head and neck injuries, even decapitation, according to the institute, which is financed by the insurance industry.
Most guards fail to prevent potentially fatal underride, the institute found. In a current crash tests, a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu hit a parked truck at 35 m.p.h. The Malibu is an insurance institute Top Safety Pick and it did a good job of protecting the crash test dummy in the institute’s 40 m.p.h. moderate overlap frontal crash test. Serious injuries to a person in that type of real-world crash would be unlikely.
When the guards failed, head and neck injuries were so high that a driver in a real-world crash would have died, according to the report.
The more a car moves to the right or left of the center line of trailer, “the less effective the guards are,” said David Zuby, the institute’s chief research officer.
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Every year in the state of New York there are many motor vehicle accident on its roads, highway and interstates. Truck accidents commonly involving tractor trailers. A rear underride collision is a type of accident only associated with large trucks.
If you have been injured in a New York Tractor Trailer Underride Accident you should speak to a qualified tractor trailer accident attorney for a free consultation . These New York 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyers have decades of experience handling truck accidents in New York.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Bus Driver Jumps Curb Kills Baby in NY
This type of news story angers me on so many levels. A bus driver has been hit with multiple charges, after allegedly using a cellphone while driving and causing a chain-reaction crash that left a baby dead in West New York.
After answering a cell phone call, the bus driver jumped the curve and crushed the baby! Just devastating to the parents! What will it take to get it in peoples minds that driver distraction kills!
Make a special effort New York to drive safely and stay focused!
Bus Driver Charged In Crash That Kills Baby In West New York « CBS New York
After answering a cell phone call, the bus driver jumped the curve and crushed the baby! Just devastating to the parents! What will it take to get it in peoples minds that driver distraction kills!
Make a special effort New York to drive safely and stay focused!
Bus Driver Charged In Crash That Kills Baby In West New York « CBS New York
Monday, July 22, 2013
CAR ACCIDENTS AND WHIPLASH
How long can this pain in my neck go on? Well that depends in how serious your neck injury. Some factors that will determine how long your pain will last includes:
‘Whiplash Associated Disorder’ (WAD), is a term used to describe and grade whiplash injuries from 1 to 5 pertaining to car accidents and it's symptoms.
Rear end accident, t-bone accident or even a head-on collision can cause the head and neck to violently thrust forward, back or side to side. Pain experienced after the accident, is due to strains and possible tears to surrounding muscles, tendons and ligaments of the neck as well is impaction of the lower vertebrae in the cervical (neck) spine (most commonly at C5 and C6 spinal level).
Diagnosing whiplash requires a physical examination and possibly MRI or X-ray. One the severity of the injury is determined then a treatment plan is put into motion for recovery.
WAD can result from speeds as little ad15km/h, even in minor altercations, one should seek medical advice on the treatment and rehabilitation of any resulting neck pain.
Adequate treatment must be sought in the early stages of Whiplash, neck pain. Delay in treating WAD can can result in degenerative changes causing weakness to the supporting soft tissues of the spine, resulting in a chronic pain condition which still requires attention.
Symptoms of any neck injury may include:
If you have been involved in a car accident and suffer from any of the above, it will probably be in your best interest to seek advice from a pain specialist to determine a correct diagnosis and assist in your recovery. Once you have seen a physician to treat your whiplash, the next step is to hire a personal injury attorney.
- Age
- The seriousness if the accident.
- Any treatment for your injuries after the accident.
‘Whiplash Associated Disorder’ (WAD), is a term used to describe and grade whiplash injuries from 1 to 5 pertaining to car accidents and it's symptoms.
Rear end accident, t-bone accident or even a head-on collision can cause the head and neck to violently thrust forward, back or side to side. Pain experienced after the accident, is due to strains and possible tears to surrounding muscles, tendons and ligaments of the neck as well is impaction of the lower vertebrae in the cervical (neck) spine (most commonly at C5 and C6 spinal level).
Diagnosing whiplash requires a physical examination and possibly MRI or X-ray. One the severity of the injury is determined then a treatment plan is put into motion for recovery.
WAD can result from speeds as little ad15km/h, even in minor altercations, one should seek medical advice on the treatment and rehabilitation of any resulting neck pain.
Adequate treatment must be sought in the early stages of Whiplash, neck pain. Delay in treating WAD can can result in degenerative changes causing weakness to the supporting soft tissues of the spine, resulting in a chronic pain condition which still requires attention.
Symptoms of any neck injury may include:
- Pain and aching in the neck and upper back
- Headaches
- Pins and needles in the arms and hands
- Pain on any particular movement of the head and neck
- Dizziness and even visual disturbances
- Weakness felt in the arms and hands
If you have been involved in a car accident and suffer from any of the above, it will probably be in your best interest to seek advice from a pain specialist to determine a correct diagnosis and assist in your recovery. Once you have seen a physician to treat your whiplash, the next step is to hire a personal injury attorney.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Report That Crash in NYC
The NYPD is primarily responsible for collecting crash data in New York City. It's estimated that approximately 78,000 crashes happen each year in the New York City metro area. However, the NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad investigates less than half of 1 percent of all crashes (Transportation Alternatives, 2012. Reclaim, Vol 18, #4, p.19).
New York City needs more comprehensive crash reporting, and that starts with New Yorkers like YOU.
In addition to mapping more information about where and how crashes and “near misses” occur, this map also provides a tool for witnesses of a crash to reach out to the victim(s), for any police, legal or insurance needs.
These accidents include:
Cyclist & Motorist crash
Pedestrian & Motorist crash
Motorist & Motorist crash
If you witnessed a crash:
According to Paul Ajlouny, New York Car Accident lawyer, There were 451 pedestrian fatalities in the five boroughs of New York City from 2009 to 2011. Manhattan ranked third in the fatalities, with 93 deaths from vehicle accidents.
New York City needs more comprehensive crash reporting, and that starts with New Yorkers like YOU.
In addition to mapping more information about where and how crashes and “near misses” occur, this map also provides a tool for witnesses of a crash to reach out to the victim(s), for any police, legal or insurance needs.
These accidents include:
Cyclist & Motorist crash Pedestrian & Motorist crash Motorist & Motorist crash If you witnessed a crash:
- If the crash has not yet been reported on the map, fill out the Survey.
- If the crash is already on the map, submit a Witness Peport. Your comments will remain private.
According to Paul Ajlouny, New York Car Accident lawyer, There were 451 pedestrian fatalities in the five boroughs of New York City from 2009 to 2011. Manhattan ranked third in the fatalities, with 93 deaths from vehicle accidents.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Webster Avenue and East Fordham Road -- Dangerous!
New York did you know? Webster Avenue and East Fordham Road, in the Bronx, was identified by the Department of Transportation as the city’s most dangerous intersection in 2008. Fourteen pedestrians and two cyclists had been hit that year, and 131 since 1995
This is an interesting observation, Maybe I missed it - but no mention of "The Boulevard of Death," Queens Boulevard?
Tell us what are the worst intersection and dangerous roads that you are aware of?
New York car accident lawyer Paul Ajlouny, has seen and heard it all for over 30 years.What causes these accident?
The Worst Intersection in New York.
This is an interesting observation, Maybe I missed it - but no mention of "The Boulevard of Death," Queens Boulevard?
Tell us what are the worst intersection and dangerous roads that you are aware of?
New York car accident lawyer Paul Ajlouny, has seen and heard it all for over 30 years.What causes these accident?
- slippery roads
- poor visibilty
- exhausted driver
- distracted driver
The Worst Intersection in New York.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Child Injuries Preventable : New York Rear-end Accident
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A 3-month-old boy suffered a fractured skull when a minivan rear-ended another vehicle driving backwards on the New York State Thruway near the northbound toll plaza in Spring Valley, NY.
A 14-month-old girl suffered bruises during the crash as well. according to police reports both babies were sitting on the laps of adults and safely secured in rear-facing infant seats when the crash occurred.
The 3-month-old boy suffered bleeding on his brain and was being treated in the hospital’s ICU. The 14-month-old girl suffered minor bumps and bruises.
Both vehicles were demolished.
The crash occurred the driver of the four-door sedan on the the state highway accidentally passing the tollbooths, where trucks must pay to drive on the Thruway.
The driver began then to back up along the center lane when a minivan rammed the sedan from behind. The van carried 12 passengers, including the two infants and was traveling from Brooklyn to Monroe.
The impact propelled the sedan forward by 30 feet, according to police. No other persons were hurt in the collision, other then the babies.
Let's review the factors that contributed to this vehicle accident.
- Distraction of the drivers
- Negligence of the parents involved not safely restraining the two children.
It is common knowledge that children under 4 must be buckled in child safety seats. The speed of the two vehicles is also under investigation. Injuries could have been prevented in recent New York rear-end accident had proper child restraint precautions taken.
New York car accident attorney, Paul Ajlouny reminds drivers that what the child restraint laws are:
- Children under three years old must use an appropriate child restraint when traveling in vehicle (except in the rear of a taxi).
- Children aged three or more years old and up must use an appropriate child restraint when traveling in vehicles fitted with seat belts
Monday, December 10, 2012
269 People Killed in NYC Traffic Crashes
According to DOT data, 269 people died in vehicle-related crashes in New York City last year. While that total shows New York City’s streets to be the safest of any major American city and less deadly than a generation ago, as Mayor Bloomberg said when announcing the same data last year, “even one traffic fatality is too many.”
According to NYC car accident lawyer, Paul Ajlouny, traffic accident claims that walk through the door, are on the rise. Contributing factors for vehicle collisions include: Drunk drivers, fatigue behind the wheel, cell phone distraction.
269 People Killed in NYC Traffic Crashes Last Year
According to NYC car accident lawyer, Paul Ajlouny, traffic accident claims that walk through the door, are on the rise. Contributing factors for vehicle collisions include: Drunk drivers, fatigue behind the wheel, cell phone distraction.
269 People Killed in NYC Traffic Crashes Last Year
Sunday, December 2, 2012
zygapophyseal joint injury from whiplash
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| Facet Joint Disorders and Whiplash |
Whiplash, neck sprain, strain, is an injury to the makeup of the neck.
Whiplash is often the result of rear-end car crashes -- usually from a side impact or collisions head-on.
Whiplash can cause injury to the intervertebral joints, discs, ligaments, cervical muscles and nerve roots.
The cervical facet joint medically known as zygapophysial joint, is commonly injured in whiplash.
Statistically each year, over 2 million people are injured and suffer from whiplash. Whiplash can be caused by:
- Motor vehicle accident
- A sports injury
- A fall
- Being struck by a falling object
Whiplash can be very real and can be very painful. Find more from New York Whiplash Lawyer, Ajlouny Paul Specializing in Whiplash Chronic Pain Injuries and Facet Joint Syndrome.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Can Low Speed Accident Cause Whiplash
"Low-speed" = 1-2-20-25 mph.
"Average Speeds"=25-40 mph
"High Speeds" =40 mph plus.
New York Car Accident Lawyer, Paul Ajlouny reports that 85% of neck injuries often times result from car crashes and rear-end impacts.
Low speed rear-end impacts can leave a victim with a number symptoms.
What contributes to rear-end collision injuries:
- vehicles involved
- speed differential
- vehicle weight
- location of impact
- direction of impact
- head restraint location
- seat failure
- seat back angle
- seat back height
Unfortunately, insurance companies are skeptical when it comes to Whiplash. Whiplash doctors in New York, make sure that patients are being truthful about their pain and injury.
Doctors play a key factor in an injury victims whiplash claim. Their doctors credibility, name and image is on the line. Adjusters will review a doctor's injury report and pain treatment plan.
Whiplash Resources:
American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA)
P.O. Box 850
Rocklin, CA 95677-0850
ACPA@theacpa.org
http://www.theacpa.org
Tel: 916-632-0922 800-533-3231
Fax: 916-652-8190
National Headache Foundation
820 N. Orleans
Suite 411
Chicago, IL 60610-3132
info@headaches.org
http://www.headaches.org
Tel: 312-274-2650 888-NHF-5552 (643-5552)
Fax: 312-640-9049
New York Whiplash Lawyer
Brooklyn Office: 26 Court St Suite 11
Brooklyn, NY 11242-0103
info@ajlounyinjurylaw.com
http://www.ajlounyinjurylaw.com
Tel: 1-800-535-5029
Pain Doctors New York
info@painandinjury.com
http://www.painandinjury.com
Tel: 1800-949-6100
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Whiplash is a common condition that happens when the neck is suddenly thrust forward and backward, in a vehicle accident.
Whiplash Symptoms include:
Other symptoms that may indicate a more physical problem may include:
A pain doctor will review a patients history as well as preform a physical exam, x-ray, or MRI as to diagnose the extent of a patients injury as well as start the proper treatment.
If you’ve been in a car accident and are concerned about how your going to pay your medical bills its is advisable to speak to a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
A whiplash attorney can get you the WHIPLASH SETTLEMENT you deserve.
- Neck pain
- Headache
- Shoulder pain
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Jaw pain
- Arm pain
- Arm weakness
- Visual problems
- Ringing in the ears
- Back pain
Other symptoms that may indicate a more physical problem may include:
- Depression
- Anger
- Frustration
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Drug dependency
- Post-traumatic stress syndrome
- Sleep disturbance
- Social isolation
A pain doctor will review a patients history as well as preform a physical exam, x-ray, or MRI as to diagnose the extent of a patients injury as well as start the proper treatment.
If you’ve been in a car accident and are concerned about how your going to pay your medical bills its is advisable to speak to a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
A whiplash attorney can get you the WHIPLASH SETTLEMENT you deserve.
Monday, July 9, 2012
The personal injury attorneys at Ajlouny Injury Law protect the rights of injured vehicle accident victims. We offer 24 hour help with FREE ADVICE if injured in a car accident , slip or fall or have lost a loved one from a loved one in a fatal accident.
Accidents can be traumatizing. No matter what type of injury is sustained, our lawyers are here to advise our clients, 24/7. We serve all of New York State including the New York (NYC), Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and LI metro areas.
Our personal injury attorneys have over 30 years experience specializing in injury accident law. We have recovered over millions in settlements and verdicts four our clients.If you are too injured and can't meet with us -- we ill come to you -- home, hospital, anywhere.
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Garden City, NY
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New York, NY
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New York, NY
(212) 576-8817
Friday, June 1, 2012
Car Accident Claims and Injury
A car accident attorney, will discuss with you the different scenarios in filing an insurance claim and the options available that best suit your situation.
A car accident attorney helps accident victims understand whether or not you have an injury claim.
You need to protect your rights.
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