Wrong-way automobile collisions seem like the most senseless kind of accident. Why is one car traveling in the wrong direction when separate lanes are clearly marked? Alcohol is, unfortunately, the most common reason. This fact was demonstrated in a two-car collision...
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What are the most common construction site accidents?
Construction work is one of the toughest jobs in New York. Due to the nature of the tasks, even the most seasoned workers can have serious accidents. These are some of the most common ones. Falls Falls are the most common construction accidents. Sadly, depending on...
Top causes of bicyclist and pedestrian accidents
Brooklyn has more than its fair share of pedestrians and bicyclists that take to the street on a daily basis. Although the New York metropolitan area is known for being pedestrian-accessible and even pedestrian and bicyclist friendly, there are real dangers posed to...
Steps to take after a hit-and-run accident
A hit-and-run accident can cause serious injuries to the victim. There are several steps the injured should take after an incident. Steps to take after an accident First, as hard as it may be, it helps if the victim can stay calm and assess whether they have any...
New York man charged in connection with fatal elevator accident
A New York man has been charged with criminally negligent homicide in connection with a February 2021 elevator accident in the Bronx. The 67-year-old Orange County resident was arraigned on May 2. The man’s 25-year-old apprentice was killed when an elevator car...
Cyclist killed by hit-and-run driver in Astoria
Hit-and-run collisions can cause almost as much mental anguish as physical injury because the person who caused the accident may not be identified by police, and no one can be held responsible for the injuries or death that were the result of the collision. A recent...
Does stress really cause death?
Contrary to what you’ve heard, stress is not always a bad thing. Instead, stress serves as the body’s natural reaction to challenging, new or potentially dangerous situations. However, many New York employees continue to wonder if stress, including work-related...
Increased traffic congestion costs drivers time and money
Data concerning lost productivity owing to traffic congestion increased in significance with the emergence of remote work in 2022. Millions of Americans who have either returned to the office full-time or as part of a hybrid model have spent more hours, and...
WHO links long workweeks with almost a million annual deaths
Millions of employees in New York and around the country work overtime each week to earn more money, but putting in those extra hours could be damaging their health. That was the conclusion researchers from the World Health Organization reached in 2021 after studying...
After a crash, can the insurance company deny the claim?
After a car accident, you may wonder whether your insurance company will pay for the damages and injuries you have suffered. There are some common reasons why an insurance company may deny your Brooklyn, New York, claim. Not covered The primary reason for an insurance...