The construction industry in New York City is alive and well, but the same does not apply to a large number of unfortunate workers. Data from the Office of the Comptroller shows a significant increase in construction-related injuries and fatalities in New York City. A...
Month: July 2019
Online study ranks states with worst senior drivers
The Senior List, a senior care website, has released a study showing which states see the most accidents involving senior drivers and which see the fewest. New York residents should be aware that their state experiences the 10th highest number of accidents involving...
Women more prone than men to suffer car crash injuries
Women are more likely to suffer injury from a car crash, according to a study published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention. In particular, women are 73% more likely to be injured in a front-end collision, the most common car crash, than men are. Drivers in New...
Allstate report names cities with worst drivers
New York City drivers sometimes get a bad rap, but a new report by Allstate Insurance finds they are fairly safe compared to drivers in other cities. The report found that the worst drivers in America are actually roaming the roads of Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and...
New York State Police plan Fourth of July DWI crackdown
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo stated in a June 28 press release that law enforcement agencies in the Empire State would be stepping up their efforts to combat drunk driving over the upcoming Independence Day holiday period. The Governor likely made the decision...
Common causes of construction site accidents
Severe and fatal construction site accidents are frequently in the news in New York. It takes a concerted effort on the part of everyone involved on a construction site to prevent these accidents. Taking precautions and strictly adhering to safety guidelines provided...