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The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 261,930 workers in 2014 missed one or more days from work because of a fall-related injury. Even worse, nearly 800 workers died in falls. Every year, American businesses pay out more than $70 billion in workers' compensation...
The risk of death in a motor vehicle accident is significantly lower for drivers of late-model vehicles, according to the results of a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS attributes much of the lessened fatality risk to improvements in...
Every time a New York resident loses their life in an alcohol-related automobile accident, it is a tragedy. The effect that these accidents have on communities, families and businesses is difficult to quantify. National statistics show that one person loses their life...
Brooklyn is known for its vibrancy and thriving metropolitan environment. Part of this allure is the promise of evolution; the scenery is constantly changing as buildings are renovated, torn down and newly constructed. The latter of these--construction--is a constant....
A recent study published by JAMA Pediatrics claims that teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are one-third more likely to get in a car accident than those without the condition. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, the symptoms of which include a lack...
Roads in New York and across the U.S. become more hazardous over the Thanksgiving holiday, according to federal statistics. As a result, safety experts encourage drivers to be extra cautious as they hit the highway this holiday season.According to the Centers for...
As days become shorter with the end of daylight savings time, motorists in New York and other states may notice an increase in wildlife activity on or near the roadway. The annual return to standard time places many commuters behind the wheel at dusk and dawn when...
No matter how long you have had your driver's license, chances are you have driven distracted at least once. You take pride in your safe driving record, but like other safe drivers in Brooklyn, a distraction could come along when you least expect it, and you do not...
If you listen to a police scanner in Brooklyn, it's likely you will hear the words “accident with injuries at Tillary and Flatbush." That's because there are an estimated 180 collisions per year at the intersection, making it the most dangerous intersection in...
Many people argue that the term "accident" doesn't apply when someone gets behind the wheel of a car when they are intoxicated and then cause a crash. Many also argue that "accident" doesn't apply to crashes, injuries and fatalities caused by distracted drivers.One...