The rise of e-bikes and e-scooters as popular modes of transportation in New York City has brought both convenience and challenges. As more residents and delivery workers opt for these efficient vehicles, the city has witnessed an increase in related accidents,...
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Why people often overlook slip-and-fall injuries
People tend to be dismissive of same-level falls, such as when they slip on something. Unless the person who falls is an older adult, people are more likely to laugh than to be concerned. The reality is that people can and do suffer major injuries even if they only...
Hospital IV drug errors are more common than many people know
Medication errors can occur during the prescribing process. Doctors might recommend a drug that interacts with another prescription the patient already takes. They might provide a patient with an inappropriately high dose of a medication or excessive refills....
3 times auto-pedestrian accidents might be the pedestrian’s doing
While it is true that drivers carry a legal and moral responsibility to operate their vehicles safely, pedestrians also have an important role in helping to ensure safe use of shared roadways. In fact, there are circumstances where a pedestrian’s own actions can...
3 mistakes establishments make that increase slip and fall risk
Slip and fall accidents are more common than many people realize, and they can happen in everyday places like shopping malls, restaurants, hotels or offices. For visitors, what seems like a quick trip to run errands or enjoy a meal can suddenly turn into a painful and...
How to find out about road construction in Brooklyn
Traffic delays are frustrating. No one wants to be stuck in a traffic jam if they can avoid it. Sometimes, slowdowns are the result of heavy traffic levels or collisions ahead on the highway. People usually can’t avoid unpredictable slowdowns. Other times, traffic...
Why are angle, T-bone or side-impact crashes so dangerous?
People often describe car crashes based on the types of vehicles involved. Crashes involving passengers colliding with bicycles have different risks than crashes involving semi-trucks. People can also describe them based on the way in which the vehicles strike one...
Why uncontrolled left turns are so dangerous
All left turns are dangerous. There are those who advocate for reducing the number of left turns or eliminating them altogether. It is much safer for a driver to make a right turn. It may be less efficient, but it is usually safer for someone to make three right turns...
What is an underride truck collision?
Every different type of crash has unique causes and safety concerns. Collisions that involve passenger vehicles colliding with semi-trucks are among the worst wrecks reported. The people in the smaller vehicle are at elevated risk of death or catastrophic injuries. ...
Back-to-school time poses unique hazards
It’s hard to believe, but Labor Day is right around the corner, and following that, the start of the 2025-2026 school year. That likely brings relief from parents and instills students with dread. But what neither may realize is that this time of year has its own...
