Distracted driving poses a significant risk to road safety, often resulting in accidents, injuries and even fatalities. According to the NHTSA, more than 3500 people died as a result of distracted driving in 2021. In New York, taking steps to remove distractions while...
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Don’t let your teen be another summertime car crash statistic
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer for teens in New York, and these teens will be hitting the road and, yes, getting into car crashes. In fact, AAA calls the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers. Teen car...
What should you do after a construction injury?
Construction accidents happen far more often than they should in New York. When they do, they can lead to life-threatening medical conditions and lifelong disability. This can include traumatic brain injuries. Common construction injuries A worker could get injured...
Being overworked causes health problems for New York workers
Many people today are working more than ever, and logging all of those hours isn't necessarily good for our health. In fact, if you're in a job that's causing you a lot of stress, it could cause you a variety of health concerns that could even shorten your lifespan....
Taxi accidents can cause serious injuries
Many New Yorkers use taxis every day to travel around the city, and it may not occur to them that they could be hurt in something they use so regularly. However, accidents involving taxis occur and can cause serious injuries and even fatalities, for passengers,...
Wrong-way crash kills two teen athletes on Long Island
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...
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...
