On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Going to bars is a way for many Americans to socialize and meet others. However, there are risks associated with all activities that center around drinking alcohol. Because drinking lowers inhibitions and motor skills, intoxicated people are more likely to hurt themselves or someone else, whether by getting into...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group As a New York motorist, you know firsthand that navigating the roadways may be quite emotional. Whether you are stuck in traffic on the way to an important meeting or you need to hurry home from work, it is not uncommon to feel angry while behind the wheel. This...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Momentary distractions while driving in New York may not seem like a big deal until they are. Looking away from the road for even a second can have severe consequences and life-altering outcomes. Recognizing the dangers of distracted driving may give you the incentive to avoid multitasking behind the...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Automobile collisions, falls, violent assaults and even sports mishaps can cause traumatic brain injuries. Any severe blow or bump to the head can cause damage. The signs of a traumatic brain injury are often subtle and overlooked. There are many different severities of traumatic brain injury. A medical diagnosis...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Due to slips, falls, motor vehicle collisions and other such accidents, people sometimes suffer serious trauma, including spinal cord injuries. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, auto crashes are the primary cause of SCIs for young people and lead to an estimated 17,000 new spinal cord injuries...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group You need to keep an eye out for many different hazards on the road, especially other drivers who lose control of their vehicle for one reason or another. Aside from intoxication, high speeds and distractions, some drivers doze off or fail to focus when driving as a result of...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Working in cold weather has always come along with potential risks. The colder the weather, the more extreme these risks tend to get. However, it is possible to suffer from cold injuries even in weather between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Thus, it is important to understand what cold...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group You use your car every day to get to work, run errands and get where you need to go. Each time you get in your car to go somewhere, you put yourself at risk of getting into a car accident, and many accidents are injurious or even fatal. According...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group The humerus is the bone of your upper arm, between the shoulder and the elbow. If you have a humeral shaft fracture, it means that the bone has broken near the middle rather than at either end. According to Stat Pearls, common causes of humeral shaft fractures include motor...Read More

On Behalf of Palacios Law Group While some head injuries are minor, more serious damage can cause a wide range of effects. As explained by the Mayo Clinic, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) cause physical effects like headaches, loss of coordination, and even altered states of consciousness. Serious TBI is also associated with many intellectual and...Read More