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When you are suffering from drug or alcohol dependence or addiction, the natural inclination to remedy it is to simply stop using the substance. And that way of thinking is right to a certain extent – abstinence is the best course of action when dealing with addiction. However, just stopping drugs or alcohol is easier said than done. Addiction is not an issue of self-control or willpower, so it usually cannot be treated with a simple decision to stop. As a matter of fact, attempting to stop using drugs or alcohol cold turkey on your own is not only ineffective in most cases, it can also be dangerous. As you will see it makes much more sense to go to medically supervised drug detox at Serenity Treatment in New Jersey. The following are some of the risks of detoxing from drugs or alcohol at home.

Risks of At-Home Drug or Alcohol Detox
Relapse – Detoxing from drugs or alcohol isn’t an easy or comfortable experience. There are both physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms to contend with that vary with the substance and the specifics of its use. While in the throes of withdrawal, sometimes in pain but certainly feeling cravings and the urge to use, it is far too easy for someone to relapse. The knowledge that there is something that will make all the discomfort, agitation, and craving go away make it very difficult to not pick up that drug or alcohol again.
Overdose – When someone is addicted to a drug and they suddenly stop using it, the body automatically begins to recalibrate itself – the tolerance that a person once had to the drug immediately begins to change. That means that even if the period of attempted detox is short, what was once a normal dose can become enough to overdose due to the changes that have already occurred. Without emergency medical care, this can prove to be deadly.
Medical Issues – Withdrawal symptoms vary by substance, but for some drugs they can be severe. For example, withdrawal from alcohol can be serious, including delirium tremens, which affects the nervous system, seizures, coma, and death. Monitoring symptoms at home just isn’t safe enough if those complications occur. Additionally, a person may have underlying medical concerns that become problematic during detox because they were unrecognized during active addiction.
Mental Health Issues – Many people who suffer from drug or alcohol addiction have underlying mental health conditions that they are, knowingly or unknowingly, trying to medicate themselves for. During detox, these conditions can become overwhelming. If you are detoxing at home, it may be hard to tell the difference between the anxiety, agitation, irritability, and depression that are normal aspects of withdrawal and genuine mental illness. Failure to treat a co-occurring mental disorder while in recovery most often leads to relapse.
What is the Best Way to Detox From Drugs or Alcohol?

The truth is, while it may be more appealing to detox from drugs or alcohol in the comfort of home, detox is most safely done in an inpatient detox facility. There are several reasons for this. The detox will be supervised by medical professionals who monitor patients to manage withdrawal symptoms and to be there if emergency medical attention is needed. In a detox facility, there is also the option of using prescribed medications (like benzodiazepines) in small doses to help alleviate some of the discomfort of withdrawal. These medications are only used for a short period of time to help patients over the hump, and then they are weaned off slowly. Patients in drug detox treatment will also have around-the-clock support from staff, doctors, and nurses.

The Benefits of Medically Supervised Detox

Going to a medically supervised detox treatment center provides patients with a wide range of support – both medical and psychiatric – that can help protect them from the risks listed above. While there is no guarantee that any type of detox facility will prevent medical or mental health complications from happening, within the detox facility there are personnel and procedures in place to manage them safely. A facility has both medical and psychiatric professionals standing by to monitor patients from the time that they start treatment, offering medication and support as needed throughout the detox process.

Additionally, people who detox in a facility are more likely to actually complete detox without relapsing than those who try to detox at home, also avoiding the dangers of overdose while there.

The support and encouragement that patients receive in detox treatment from addiction treatment staff, doctors, nurses, and the peer support from other patients, far exceeds what they would be able to get at home. Even if a person has a loving and supportive family, their needs during detox will likely exceed what they have the ability to provide. To put it simply, there is just no substitute for the around-the-clock, comprehensive care that the professional staff and peer support can provide in an inpatient detox treatment facility.

Choosing to detox from drugs or alcohol is a personal decision, as is how a person chooses to go about it. However, the best and safest option is choosing a detox facility where all needs – medical and psychiatric – will be met and managed. Reach out now to find out more about what Serenity at Summit has to offer with their medically supervised drug detox program.

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New York, NY, USA, 05/23/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

The lastest Release from Office Professional Plus 2016 using cheap and genuine product key is the advanced suite that adds Microsoft Access and other programs that the standard version doesn’t, is priced at almost $500. But those who want all of these useful features will be able to get them for the low price of $29.99 from authorized volume license sellers.

There are quite a few different government agencies, schools and corporations that have taken part in the volume licensing program, so there is a good chance that you are eligible for it as well. Many people don’t realize that they could be saving literally hundreds of dollars by enrolling in this program, which is very simple and straightforward.

You can currently purchase, download and activate the Microsoft Office Professional 2016 Product Key at http://www.Product-Key.net for a very cheap price.

Microsoft has been offering this program for quite a while now, but there are still many people who don’t even know about it. Office Professional Plus 2016 is by far the most expensive version of Office 2016, so the discounted price of $29 is a great overall deal. This software is quite different from what Office 365 offers with its web app versions. This is all downloadable software, so you will be able to access it on your computer at any time without having to even open your web browser.

Microsoft’s volume licensing program offers both corporations and organizations, including universities, highly discounted versions of the office suite exclusively to home users using cheap office 2016 product key. The only thing that you will need to take advantage of this amazing deal is a valid email address and you will be able to download and activate Office 2016 professional.

Once you have purchased the software and decided you like it, you will be able to have access to it forever. Many businesses have started taking full advantage of this software because of the numerous benefits that come with working with others in a professional environment. These businesses are raving about Office’s many effective collaborative features that have made doing lots of different types of work much easier overall.

Since the start of this program that Microsoft came up with, many schools, organizations, businesses, and even government agencies have begun taking advantage of it. Almost anyone qualifies for this program, so you shouldn’t have any issues whatsoever when it comes to getting and buying the cheap office 2016 product key..

The Volume Licensing program started by Microsoft has attracted many people because of the low cost of the software, and activating it couldn’t be any simpler. Once you have successfully activated the software suite, you will be able to use it on your computer anytime you want for the rest of your life. This means that you won’t need to worry about any expiration date or notices to activate the software like you might be accustomed to. There are no strings attached to this offer, other than the $29 fee that you will have to pay. Overall, this is an incredible deal that will not last forever.

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New York City, NY, 05/22/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Canada has one of the best aviation safety rankings in the world, and Air Canada is widely considered one of the safest airlines to fly.

However, a recent survey of aviation inspectors for Transport Canada reveals that budget cuts have left many Canadian aviation experts worried about the possibility of a future accident.

Canadian Aviation Inspectors Worry Financial Cuts Could Put Passengers in Danger

The survey, which was released by the Canadian Federal Pilots Association, shows that an alarming eight in 10 aviation inspectors predict that Canada will see a major flight disaster within the next few years.

Furthermore, inspectors say that many of Transport Canada’s pilot inspectors lack the training to perform their duties. According to survey respondents, licensed pilot inspectors are supposed to maintain their own flight licenses. However, many fly so infrequently that they have been “grounded,” meaning they are themselves unable to fly. Respondents claim that a 60 percent budget cut in the Civil Aviation Flying Program is partly to blame for the decrease in qualified pilot inspectors.

The survey also reveals that just 70 percent of the inspectors surveyed said they had received the proper training to do their jobs. The national chair of the Canadian Federal Pilots Association also claimed that some of the inspectors tasked with overseeing helicopter companies don’t actually know how to fly a helicopter.

The last major Canadian aviation accident occurred in 2015, when an Air Canada flight hit an antenna array and crash landed at a Halifax airport, injuring 25 passengers. The last fatal aviation accident involving a Canadian aircraft occurred in 1983, when a fire broke out on a flight, killing 23 passengers.   

NYC Airline Accident Lawyer Discusses Pedestrian Injuries

New York City airline accident lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter states, “In industrialized countries like Canada and the United States, most people assume that aviation safety is a top priority. However, safety inspectors can only do their jobs if they’re properly trained. When government agencies charged with overseeing aviation inspector training are denied the funds they need to properly train their people, tragedies can happen.”  

If you have been injured in an aviation accident, or you have lost a loved one in an airline crash, protect your rights as soon as possible. Talk to a New York City airline accident lawyer today to discuss your options.

Sources:

http://www.cos-mag.com/personal-process-safety/33083-8-in-10-aviation-inspectors-predicting-major-accident-in-near-future-survey/
A look at Air Canada’s safety record
Landing gear ripped off when Air Canada flight 624 hit antenna array: TSB
http://www.nytimes.com/1983/06/03/us/23-reported-killed-in-blaze-on-an-air-canada-jet.html

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Riverdale, NJ, 05/22/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

We don’t often think about how much time we spend indoors, much less how much time we spend at work in an office space. But it’s important for us to understand how the air we breathe can affect our long-term health. That’s especially true when it comes to office air quality, since most adults spend at least eight hours in these enclosed areas.

“There is the tendency for people to believe that outdoor pollution has no effect once they go indoors, but studies have shown that indoor air quality may actually be worse than what is found outdoors,” stated Kevin Wood, Camfil USA Vice President Sales & Marketing. “And because so many people spend time at work, office air quality has become a pressing issue in terms of overall health. That’s why it’s important for the public to understand some of the risks associated with less than ideal air quality at many offices throughout the U.S.”

One of the reasons that office air quality can be compromised is that there are so many sources of pollution.

Many offices are located in industrial areas filled with commercial facilities that generate emissions.

In addition, some offices are located in areas that are adjacent to major thoroughfares, which means exposure to vehicle exhaust, one of the largest sources of harmful particulates.

And per an article on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, office air pollution can also result from (1) “building maintenance activities, pest control, housekeeping, renovation or remodeling, new furnishings or finishes, and building occupant activities.”

The EPA has identified several factors that determine office air quality, the most important of which are a well-designed heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) system, and the presence of effective air filtration devices to eliminate harmful pollutants.

How Carbon Dioxide Compromises Office Air Quality

Unfortunately, office air quality isn’t just a question of pollutants that can worsen respiratory problems such as asthma, but it is also an issue of mental focus and concentration.

Per an article on the Co.Design website, (2) a recent study conducted by researchers at Harvard University and Syracuse University has shed new light on the effect of carbon dioxide (CO2) levels at offices throughout the country.

Scientists studied 24 workers in “knowledge” industries such as engineering, designing and architecture, and observed them in a simulated office during several days of a normal eight-hour shift.

During that time, scientists changed the CO2 levels at the research office to low, moderate and high levels.

The workers in the study were unaware that the CO2 levels were being manipulated, and the researchers took pains to ensure that even the highest concentrations of CO2 were similar to those found in standard office buildings.

“It was our goal to make sure these simulations were tied to real world environments,” stated Joseph Allen, Assistant Professor at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and co-author of the study. “We didn’t want to test the exotic or extreme, we wanted to test conditions that most of us find ourselves in.”

After spending time in the office, participants were given a 90-minute cognitive assessment that measured their decision-making skills.

The results showed that participants scored 15% worse on the days when they were exposed to moderate CO2, and 50% worse on the days when they were exposed to high CO2, compared to the days when they were exposed to the lowest CO2 level.

Per the article:

“Higher CO2 levels hurt people’s ability to use information, respond to crises, and strategize–types of thinking closely related to productivity…”

What raises concerns about these results is that most previous research on the subject had led scientists to believe that CO2 levels were not harmful to office workers.

Allen and his research team could not identify why carbon dioxide would have such an effect on cognition, but they are conducting further studies.

And based on an article in U.S. News & World Report, the issue that scientists will have to wrestle with is that overall outdoor CO2 levels continue to rise: (3)

“If outside levels continue to increase as a result of global warming, it will become harder, if not impossible, to reduce indoor levels of carbon dioxide by pumping in air from the outside. This increases the potential for direct impacts on human cognitive function, and it also makes it more difficult for us to successfully ventilate our indoor environments to acceptable levels.”

Although this is only one study, it does show that CO2 levels can have a direct effect on worker cognition, focus and concentration, which has a direct effect on worker productivity and overall health.

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For more than 50 years, Camfil has made air filters for office buildings  handling units and HVAC systems to ensure clean office air quality. Please visit Camfil website to find out how Camfil’s products are both energy-efficient and affordable.

SOURCES

https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/office-building-occupants-guide-indoor-air-quality#management
https://www.fastcodesign.com/3054109/the-air-in-your-office-is-killing-you
https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/at-the-edge/2015/11/06/carbon-dioxide-inside-can-be-harmful-too

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Perhaps more than any other city in the country, New York City is a city known for walking. In one of the busiest cities in the world, walking is often faster than driving, which is why there are so many pedestrians on the streets of NYC.

What many people don’t realize, however, is that the number of pedestrian deaths has increased dramatically in recent years.

According to a 2017 NPR report, the number of pedestrian deaths in the U.S. jumped 11 percent in a single year between 2015 and 2016 — the largest single-year increase for pedestrian deaths in history.

If you’re going to walk in the city, it has never been more important to be mindful of your safety. With this in mind, here are four tips to help you stay safe as a pedestrian.

      1. Don’t Walk Distracted

We’re all aware that distracted driving is a major problem, but did you know that “distracted walking” has also become a serious issue? Don’t assume that a motorist will see you and stop. In many cases, a driver might be looking down at a text or reading an email. As a pedestrian, you are incredibly vulnerable in an accident involving a motor vehicle. It doesn’t take much force or speed for the human body to be seriously injured in a crash, and even a low-speed accident can lead to devastating injuries or death.

      2. Stick to Areas Marked for Pedestrians

One of the great things about New York City is that its infrastructure is pedestrian-friendly. There are plenty of pedestrian crosswalks and wide sidewalks that allow pedestrians to navigate the city safely. If you must venture into the street, be especially vigilant.

     3. Try to Walk During the Daytime

Obviously, it’s not always possible to walk only during daylight hours, but it’s better to avoid walking at night if you can help it. If you’re forced to walk at night, keep in mind that dusk tends to be the most dangerous time of day to walk (and drive) due to the sun’s glare on the horizon.

     4. Follow Traffic Rules

It goes without saying that you should always follow the rules of the road, whether you’re on two feet or four wheels. Unfortunately, many pedestrians forget that it’s just as important to obey the rules when they’re not behind the wheel. Traffic rules apply to all traffic, including bicycles and foot traffic.

NYC Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Discusses Pedestrian Injuries

New York City pedestrian accident lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter states, “The stats behind the nation’s pedestrian fatalities are startling. Safety experts believe that the rise in distracted driving and distracted walking plays a large role in these troubling figures. Now more than ever, pedestrians must be extra cautious when they step out.”

If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, protect your rights as soon as possible. Talk to a New York City pedestrian accident lawyer today to discuss your case.

Sources:

http://www.npr.org/2017/03/30/522085503/2016-saw-a-record-increase-in-pedestrian-deaths  
https://www.forbes.com/2009/01/21/car-accident-times-forbeslife-cx_he_0121driving.html

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New York City, NY, 05/22/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

A new report includes the Brooklyn Bridge among thousands of “structurally deficient” bridges in the United States.

According to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), more than 55,000 bridges in the U.S. are in “poor or worse condition.” The ARTBA says that the overall number of deficient bridges has declined in recent years, however, there are still tens of thousands more in need of replacement or repair.

The ARTBA also states that just because a bridge is deemed structurally deficient does not mean it’s in danger of collapse. Engineers evaluate bridges on several key elements, including the deck, the super structure, and the substructure on a scale of zero to nine, with nine being excellent. If at least one element is rated below a four, the bridge is considered structurally deficient.

The report also states that the top 14 most-traveled structurally deficient bridges in the country are located in California. Across the country, the 55,000 bridges considered structurally deficient are crossed around 185 million times daily.

Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge and is one of the oldest of either type in the country. It has been a National Historic Landmark since 1964 and is crossed over 134,000 times a day. The Brooklyn Bridge is one of about 1,900 bridges in New York State on the ARTBA list of structurally deficient bridges.   

Key Points from the ARTBA Report

Several of the stats included in the ARTBA report highlight just how serious the country’s aging bridge problem has become.

1,900 of the structurally deficient bridges are located on the Interstate Highway System.
41% of the bridges in the country are over 40 years old and have never had any major reconstruction work performed.
Placed end to end, the total number of structurally deficient bridges in the U.S. would stretch 1,276 miles.
The largest number of structurally deficient bridges are located in Iowa, which has 4,968 bridges in need of repair or replacement. At 31, Nevada has the fewest.

NYC Mass Transit Accident Lawyer Discusses Bridge Collapses

New York City mass transit accident lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter states, “The 2007 collapse of the Interstate 35 Mississippi River bridge in Minneapolis shocked the nation. The bridge failure killed 13 people and injured 145 others. A bridge collapse of that magnitude was shocking for many reasons, including the fact that it happened in the most industrialized country in the world. It was also a wakeup call for the need to repair and replace the thousands of aging bridges in the United States.”

If you have been injured in a mass transit accident involving a bridge collapse or other infrastructure deficiency, it’s important to speak to a lawyer right away. These are complicated cases that typically involve multiple government agencies and numerous defendants. Speak to an experienced New York City mass transit accident lawyer about your case today.

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Philadelphia, PA, USA, 05/22/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Objects falling off of personal trucks and trailers, as well as those coming off of commercial vehicles, can cause serious injuries and deaths. For any number of reasons if something is not properly stored or secured it can fall off a vehicle. This is especially dangerous as the weight of the object increases and as the speed of other vehicles on the road increases. Philadelphia truck accident lawyer Rand Spear says these situations can come out of the blue, when you least expect it.

Some examples of these situations include,

A pickup truck with a trailer hauling a backhoe was heading north on King of Prussia Road when the backhoe struck an Amtrak underpass in Radnor last month, tipping over and striking a car going the other way, reported the Radnor Patch. The driver of the car suffered only minor injuries.

A giant spool of wire fell off the back of a truck or trailer and rolled down a state highway in western Pennsylvania in January. The spool, about six feet in diameter and probably weighing thousands of pounds according to a witness, forced drivers to steer out of its way, reports KDKA. The witness, Dave Cole, shot this video of this rolling hazard caused by a truck driver who didn’t do his job correctly or equipment that failed to keep the spool in place.

The Florida Highway Patrol in January arrested a tractor trailer driver who’s accused of dropping 18,000 pounds of gravel onto a highway ramp in Tampa, causing three crashes and serious injuries to one driver, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Two cars behind the truck lost control on the gravel and hit a barrier wall. One of the drivers left his car to inspect the damage when he was struck by a third out of control car, throwing him over the wall, causing him to fall more than 30 feet to the ground below, resulting in serious injuries. The driver faces charges of leaving the scene of a crash and driving with an unsecured load resulting in serious injury.

Commercial truck drivers need to inspect their load before taking to the road to make sure everything on a trailer is secure. They need to be certain that every piece of their load is tied, strapped or covered to prevent it from flying off of the truck and causing a hazard to other drivers. If a company other than the driver’s employer negligently loaded a trailer, it too may face potential liability.

Those of us driving passenger vehicles and trucks also need to make sure anything in the bed of a truck, that’s transported on a trailer or is sticking out of an open trunk won’t come loose and threaten those following the vehicle. Although the heavier the object falling to the street the greater the potential harm, even lighter weight objects that motorists may try to steer around can cause accidents and injuries, especially to those on motorcycles. How many of us have seen the inevitable coming when drivers try to hold a mattress on their car roof as they drive.

If you or a family member has been injured in an accident involving an unsecured load don’t wait to speak to a personal injury lawyer about your case. Protect your rights by calling New Jersey and Philadelphia truck accident lawyer Rand Spear today at 877-GET-RAND.

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Boca Raton, FL, USA, 05/19/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Those using seatbelts are less likely to be killed in vehicle accidents. Though seatbelt usage has increased over the years, there are still too many of us who can’t be bothered to use them. Thirty-four states, including Florida, allow law enforcement officers to pull over vehicles if occupants aren’t following the law.

In Florida front passengers must be belted and anyone under 18 years old needs to be restrained. Though strict seatbelt laws are well intentioned, how effective are they? asks Boca car accident lawyer Joe Osborne.

Fifteen states allow for ticketing due to lack of seatbelt use only if the vehicle is pulled over for some other reason. New Hampshire (the “Live Free or Die” state, where that’s taken literally when it comes to seatbelts) is the only state without a seatbelt law, according to the Insurance Journal.

The federal government estimates that seat belt use in passenger vehicles saved about 14,000 occupants’ lives in 2015. Almost half of the 22,400 occupants killed in vehicle crashes that year weren’t using seatbelts. Because of the high number of deaths of those travelling unbelted, some safety experts claim more laws allowing vehicles to be pulled over just for lack of belt usage (known as “primary enforcement”) are needed.

Perhaps motivated by the most dramatic two-year increase in accident related deaths in decades, laws are being proposed in several states to toughen enforcement. These laws have critics including those who see them as more government interference in our personal lives and the fact these types of laws can be used to disproportionately target minority drivers.

Seat belt use nationally has gone from nearly 71% in 2000 to 90% in 2016, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Florida came in just under the national average, at 89.4%. Usage in other states ranged from 69.5% to 97.3%.

NHTSA estimates that last year 92% of drivers used seat belts in states with primary enforcement, compared to 83% for states where there needs to be other reasons to pull the vehicle over (or “secondary enforcement”).

A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine analyzing data from 2000 to 2014 in states that upgraded from secondary to primary enforcement puts into doubt whether primary enforcement of seatbelt laws is better at saving lives. Sam Harper, an associate professor at McGill University who co-authored the study, said there’s no evidence it makes a difference because people will buckle up, or not, regardless of the type of enforcement.

Though some nationwide studies claim to show primary seatbelt use enforcement doesn’t negatively impact minorities, the American Civil Liberties Union published a study of the law’s negative effects in Florida. It found that African American motorists were stopped and ticketed for seat belt violations nearly twice as often as white motorists statewide in 2014.

That disparity was higher in some counties where African American drivers encountered tougher enforcement than White drivers. African American drivers were:

Four times more frequently ticketed than white motorists by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office in 2011

Ticketed three times more often than white motorists by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in 2014

Ticketed nearly three times more often than white motorists by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in 2014.

No matter what state laws say about seat belt use or how they are enforced what’s more important are the laws of physics. If you and your passengers are unrestrained and involved in a vehicle accident, you are likely to slam into the interior of the vehicle, into each other and possibly thrown out of the vehicle. That greatly increases the risks of serious injuries or deaths occurring in the accident.

Whether or not seatbelts were used, if you or a loved one suffered an injury due to a vehicle accident, contact Boca car accident lawyer Joe Osborne at (561) 800-4011 or fill out this online contact form. You can discuss your case, how the law may apply and your best legal options to protect your rights and obtain compensation for your injuries.

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New York City, NY, 05/19/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

In a city as crowded as New York City, pickpockets and muggers are an unfortunate reality. Check any tourism website for any of the world’s major cities, and you’re likely to find ample advice about avoiding a mugger and staying safe on the city’s streets.

Recently, a “veteran thief” who estimates that he mugged over 100 people and is currently serving 25 years to life in a New York maximum security prison told Today how to avoid being a victim of a mugging or similar crime.

But what if you’re the victim of a mugging regardless of how diligently you follow these safety tips? What happens if you’re mugged due to a property owner’s negligence? If an assault could have been prevented, and would not have occurred if the property owner had taken reasonable steps to make the property safe, you could have a claim against the property owner for negligence.

New York Premises Liability and Negligent Security

It’s a general rule of law that property owners have a legal responsibility to make their property free from foreseeable safety hazards. In New York City, building codes impose certain regulations on the owners of stores, bars, office buildings, shops, parking garages, apartment buildings, and many other types of properties. For example, an apartment building with a malfunctioning elevator that hasn’t been inspected or maintained properly is an unreasonable safety risk that could result in someone getting injured or killed. In that situation, the building’s owner is liable for any injuries or deaths that occur due to the lack of maintenance.

Similarly, property owners also have a duty to ensure their properties are safe from unreasonable security risks. Examples include a lack of adequate lighting in a parking garage, failure to hire and retain security personnel at a bar, or malfunctioning locks on windows or doors. Property owners who neglect to keep their stores, shops, restaurants, bars, and other properties secure can be held responsible for injuries or deaths that occur as a result.

NYC Premises Liability Lawyer Discusses Negligent Security

New York City premises liability lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter states, “No matter how careful you are, you can’t control what property owners do on their own property. Unfortunately, some property owners attempt to save money by cutting corners on essential safety needs, such as surveillance cameras, security guards, and proper lighting.”   

If you have been injured in a mugging or other incident involving a violent crime, and you believe negligent security contributed to the attack, contact a New York City premises liability lawyer as soon as possible to discuss the options in your case.

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New York City premises liability lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter. T: 866-324-9211. 

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For the second year in a row, traffic deaths in the United States have increased. The New York Times reports that recently released data from the National Safety Council (NSC) shows that an estimated 40,200 people died in motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. in 2016 — a six percent increase from 2015. In 2015, motor vehicle deaths were up seven percent from the previous year. Combined, this is nearly a 14 percent jump in traffic fatalities in just a two-year period.  

The report goes on to state that if the fatalities are confirmed, 2017 will mark the first time since 2007 that over 40,000 people have died in auto accidents in the U.S. in a single year. The motor vehicle deaths over the past two years also represent the largest increase in over 50 years.

Why Are Motor Vehicle Accident Fatalities on the Rise?

For half a century, auto accident deaths were on the decline. Improved safety features such as seat belts and airbags made cars safer than ever before. Automatic braking systems and collision warning features helped drivers avoid accidents before they even occurred.

So why the sudden reversal? Safety experts say there are several possible explanations for the surge in auto accident deaths.

First, the economy has rebounded since the financial and housing collapses of 2008. With more people getting back to work, there are more commuters on the roads. Gas prices have also stayed low, which makes it easier for people to drive rather than carpool or use mass transportation.

Safety experts also say that “a patchwork of state laws leaves many areas where drivers can choose not to buckle up.” The lack of uniformity in enforcing seat belt laws could be responsible in part for an increase in car accident deaths. According to the report, just 18 states require seat belts for both front and rear passengers. Furthermore, in 15 states, not wearing a seat belt is a secondary offense, which means police officers can’t issue a ticket for it unless the driver has committed another violation, such as speeding.

Distracted driving has also been blamed for the uptick in auto accident fatalities. Pew Research Center says that 77 percent of Americans now own a smartphone, up from 35 percent in 2011. The NSC has called for a ban on the use of smartphones behind the wheel. The proposed ban would prohibit hands-free devices in addition to handheld phones.

NYC Auto Accident Lawyer Discusses Increase in Traffic Deaths

New York City auto accident lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter states, “The new data from the NSC shines a spotlight on a troubling problem on our nation’s highways and roads. Despite automotive technology that continues to make cars safer, traffic accident death rates keep rising.”

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, it’s important to protect your rights by speaking to an experienced New York auto accident lawyer as soon as possible.

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NY auto accident lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter. T: 866-324-9211.

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