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• Pedestrian and Car Accidents
• New York Construction Accident Attorney
• Slip and Fall/Trip and Fall Accidents
• New York Medical Malpractice
• General

Pedestrian and Car Accidents

• Consumer Guide to Car Accidents [PDF]
  

  In this excerpt from his multi-volume Consumer Guide, Peter Panas gives some practical information about dealing with the aftermath of a car accident.

• Insurance Company Tricks of the Trade: How Insurers Avoid Paying Claims
  

  Insurance companies employ some pretty standard methods to avoid paying claims in full.

• High Tech Distractions: Texting While Driving is a Real Problem
  

  Phones can take pictures, record video, and get you on the internet. Too bad they can't drive your car for you, too.

• Getting the Most from Your Insurance Company Before You Need Them
  

  The Law Office of Peter Panas provides tips for finding the best New York auto insurer for your needs. We encourage you do your homework and find a stable insurer with excellent coverage at a fair price before you find yourself needing to file a claim. Use the resources in this article to research New York auto insurance companies, and avoid the frustration of being stuck with a deadbeat company.

• Protecting Yourself from Auto Accident Injuries
  

  One kind of auto accident many of us fail to consider is the single car accident. According to NHTSA, in 2006 44% of auto accident fatalities were attributed to single vehicle accidents. The good news is that there are steps you can take as a responsible driver to ensure that you and your passengers don’t end up as just another statistic.

• What Causes Traffic Accidents and Fatalities in New York?
  

  Most people know that traffic accidents are responsible for quite a few injuries and fatalities each year, but many don’t realize that traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans age 2 to 34. There are a myriad of accident causes, everything from intoxicated or distracted drivers to excessive speed and aggressive driving. A review of national and New York State traffic accident statistics is illuminating.

• Protecting Babies and Children in Automobile Accidents
  

  Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death for children under the age of 14. The best way to keep your children safe in the car is to buy and use an age and size appropriate approved car seat. Find out what New York law requires, why rear-facing is best for babies, and were you can go for more information on buying and correctly installing your car seat.

New York Construction Accident Attorney

• Fatal Crane Accident Raises Safety Concerns – Again
  

  When the New York City building boom is combined with a skilled operator shortage and a city-wide increase in construction accidents and incidents, it is clear that new regulations are long overdue. The recent crane accident that took the lives of seven people and destroyed a building is one example of a tragic even that could have been avoided.

• Troubling Increase in High-Rise Construction Accidents
  

  High-rise construction accidents are on the rise in New York City. This news probably isn’t a surprise to the thousands of the city’s hard working construction workers, and many are wondering what is being done to bring and end to these largely preventable accidents. We all know that these accidents won’t go away on their own, especially considering New York’s current high-rise building boom. So whatis causing all of these accidents, and what is being done to make the city’s construction sites safe for workers?

• New York City to Crack Down on Construction Site Violations
  

  Recent accidents and deaths at New York City construction sites prompted a February 20 announcement by the New York City Department of Buildings, where the DOB unveiled a citywide crackdown on unsafe scaffolding in order to address the recent spate of construction accidents that have plagued the city. In addition, further measures to improve construction site safety were unveiled on the following week by the Buildings Commissioner.

Slip and Fall/Trip and Fall Accidents

• Consumer Guide for Slip and Fall Accidents [PDF]
  

  In this excerpt from his multi-volume Consumer Guide, Peter Panas gives some practical information about slip and fall accidents.

New York Medical Malpractice

• Medical Malpractice – Avoiding Surgical Errors
  

  Many patients suffer needlessly every year because of preventable medical mistakes and surgical errors. Learn about some common types of mistakes, what can be done to avoid them, and what questions you can ask before and after your surgery to avoid becoming a victim of a medical error.

• Consumer Guide: Choosing the Right Injury or Malpractice Attorney [PDF]
  

  Choosing the right attorney to represent you is a crucial part of having a succesful case.
  
  In this volume of The Consumer Guide, Peter explains the differences between a good attorney and a not-so-good one.

• Do You Really Understand That Informed Consent Document You Signed?
  

  Do you understand that informed consent form that you signed the last time you had a medical procedure performed on you? If not, you’ll probably be glad to hear that some changes are in the works for those confusing forms. In an attempt to make informed consent documents more readable, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidelines last year challenging those in the medical profession to make their consent forms more patient-friendly.

General

• Insurance Company Contact Information
  

  Insurance Companies go out of their way to make themselves difficult to contact. Here is a list of insurance company contact information for every working insurance company in America.

• Standard Economics: How Insurance Companies Make Billions
  

  Insurance companies have made billions by shortchanging claims and lowering adjustment standards.