Over the past few years, ridesharing services have become a common transportation method for many people living in New York. However, that does not mean that they come without risk. Read on further to learn about how you can stay safe when using a rideshare company....
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3 essential tips for riding your bike in Brooklyn
Riding a bike in Brooklyn is not easy. With traffic and pedestrians everywhere, it can be intimidating to take your bicycle out for a spin. However, biking comes with many benefits. It is convenient, healthy and good for the planet. So, how can you use cycling as...
Can I sue for a construction injury if I was drunk on the job?
It is common knowledge that construction work is dangerous and has one of the highest rates of workplace injuries and fatalities. Workers' compensation claims and lawsuits are normal and encourage employers to do all they can to make the site as safe as possible for...
Why does Brooklyn seem prone to bus crashes?
Areas such as Brooklyn see their share of bus crashes, with school bus, tour bus and MTA accidents often in the news.Why does this happen? Sometimes, it happens for the same reasons car crashes do. Urban environmentBrooklyn is an urban environment that...
Third-party lawsuits in the construction industry
The construction industry is notorious for being one of the most dangerous jobs in America. Workers face everything from falls to exposure to toxic chemicals and harsh weather. In 2015, over 21 percent of all employee deaths were in construction alone, and fatalities...
Why are injuries so common in construction work?
Brooklyn is known for its vibrancy and thriving metropolitan environment. Part of this allure is the promise of evolution; the scenery is constantly changing as buildings are renovated, torn down and newly constructed. The latter of these--construction--is a constant....
Learn to keep distraction out of your driving
No matter how long you have had your driver's license, chances are you have driven distracted at least once. You take pride in your safe driving record, but like other safe drivers in Brooklyn, a distraction could come along when you least expect it, and you do not...
What are Brooklyn’s most dangerous intersections?
If you listen to a police scanner in Brooklyn, it's likely you will hear the words “accident with injuries at Tillary and Flatbush." That's because there are an estimated 180 collisions per year at the intersection, making it the most dangerous intersection in...