Although the dog days of summer have long passed for New York residents, residents of all ages still partake in leisure activities that involve water. Unfortunately, water recreation carries with it the risk of drowning. While some drownings are unavoidable accidents,...
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Driver fatigue common cause of truck accidents
A career in trucking comes with many advantages and disadvantages. While many people choose to become truck drivers for the job security and decent pay, they often find it difficult to deal with the rigorous schedule. Truck drivers are often required to spend many...
Amazon under the microscope for allegedly unsafe practices
Amazon warehouses seem to be popping up all over the United States. In some ways, this is a very positive development. It means more work for more people and it also means that customers will be more satisfied with purchasing items from Amazon. Unfortunately, there...
Woman killed when scooter hits SUV
Some traffic accidents seem simple to analyze for a determination of liability. Others, with seemingly simple facts, can be surprisingly complex. These phenomena are demonstrated by a tragic recent accident in Crown Heights in Brooklyn in which a 32-year-old woman was...
New law hopes to reduce fatal pedestrian and bicycle crashes
Brooklyn is New York City’s most populated borough and it is unique in many ways. Its diversity and range of people who live there are part of its charm. Many shun the use of a car and prefer public transportation, bicycles or simply walking from one place to another....
Children vulnerable to drowning in pools
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 350 children under age 5 drown in pools each year in the United States. Indeed, drowning is the second leading cause of death for this age group. Another 2,600 children receive emergency room treatment. Costly The...
Brooklyn car accident kills grandmother and injures 4
Motor vehicle accidents on the busy streets of Brooklyn are unfortunately a common occurrence. One recent accident killed a grandmother and caused serious injuries to four other people. Police tried to stop the vehicle for mismatched plates The incident started after...
Work-related deaths and survivor benefits
The personal trauma that comes when a family loses someone to a work-related death is difficult to overcome. And if the person who died was a breadwinner for the family, financial problems can be an unwelcome addition to the tragedy. Survivor benefits exist...
The signs of TBIs after motor vehicle accidents
With all of the press over the last few years, most people know that traumatic brain injuries are caused by violent jolts or blows to the head or body. However, what some may not realize is that any Brooklyn, New York, car accident, even minor fender benders, can...
Borough president calls for study of Staten Island accident rates
Staten Island has the lowest population of any of New York’s boroughs but ranks high in the number of serious automobile accidents that occur within its limits. The borough president Vito Fossella has now written a letter to the heads of various traffic management...
