Statistically, 1 in 10 construction workers is injured every year in New York and across the U.S. The private construction industry saw 937 fatalities in 2015, which was a seven-year high in this country. It goes without saying that the construction industry is one of...
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Fatal crash leads to proposed legislation
If a proposed law passes, motorists in Brooklyn and throughout New York state could lose their driving privileges if they have an ailing impairment. Doctors would be required to report the impairment to the state, which could then move to have that person's license...
Time change could boost car accident risk
Drivers in New York may face increased danger on the road with the arrival of daylight savings time. When people "spring ahead" by setting their clocks an hour forward, they could be more prone to drowsy driving the next day, a study says. Since the clock moves...
How car accidents can cause soft tissue injuries
People who suffer a soft tissue injury in a New York car accident might not realize the extent of the injury until hours or even days later. These types of injuries are not as easy to detect as broken bones, and it is only as soreness and inflammation set in that...
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...
New technology to make construction work safer
Brooklyn construction sites often present hazards for passersby, but for workers, danger is part of the job every day. Construction work in the United States is safer now than it was in the past, but experts say more needs to be done to decrease accidents and...
Car crash deaths rise on 4/20
April 20 is a self-proclaimed holiday for all marijuana users in New York and across the U.S. Because of the increased use of marijuana on this day, many hospitals see an increase in the number of visits from marijuana users suffering from vomiting and intoxication....
New study shows how drowsy driving is a big risk
Researchers from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety have released a new study that may be of interest to drivers in New York. It claims that drowsy driving, while not as dangerous as distracted or drunk driving, is nevertheless a major risk.U.S. government...
Avoiding distracted driving is a safety priority
New Yorkers taking to the roadways are right to be concerned about the prevalence and danger of distracted driving. As smartphones have become more popular, they have been accompanied by a range of apps that provide easy and tempting distractions for drivers behind...
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 environment Brooklyn is an urban environment that combines high...
