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...
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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...
4 major causes of construction worker fatalities
Construction workers in New York face many types of risk daily. If you are considering becoming one of these trained professionals, consider the different types of possible injuries before making a career move. Construction workers die annually from four main types of...
How to prove who is at-fault in a motor vehicle accident
A single moment of negligence on the part of another driver can lead to an accident that might change your life for months or years to come. It may feel brutally unfair to suffer through no fault of your own, but you have options for seeking justice. Proving who is...
Are speed limiters the answer to the U.S. truck crash crisis?
Every year in the United States, thousands of people lose their lives in a collision involving a semi-truck, and these numbers are only going up. Many would agree that this is a crisis situation. Motorists and government officials alike are seeking ways to make...
