"Dooring" accidents are some of the most common accidents between cyclists and passenger vehicles in NYC. They account for about 20% of all accidents between pedestrians and motor vehicles. These accidents happen when a car door gets opened, without warning, in the...
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How Serious is a Slip and Fall Accident in New York?
Did you know that one of the largest slip and fall settlements was awarded for $15 million? Most of us trip without much incident at least once or twice during the course of our lives. So when we hear about a "slip and fall accident", it can be difficult to take the...
Open Manhole Cover Injuries in NYC
This year we've seen quite a few manhole cover injuries this year. There was the manhole cover explosion in Times Square in April. Down in New Jersey, a woman made news this year by almost falling into a manhole during a storm. If you see an open manhole, you can...
When Can You Sue for a Car Accident in New York
You may be surprised to learn that you can be injured in a New York car accident and be unable to sue in many cases. When can you get help from a New York personal injury lawyer, and when must you turn to your own insurance company for compensation? Here's what you...
Unnecessary and Dangerous Nursing Home Medication Malpractice
They call them "chemical restraints": drugs that ensure your elderly loved ones are "out of it" and easy to handle in order to make life easier for staff members at for-profit nursing homes. These institutions could choose to hire more people, pay their staff members...
4 factors that put workers at risk when using scaffolding
While scaffolding offers necessary support to construction workers, it can also create a wide variety of different hazards. What dangers may put construction workers at risk when they rely on scaffolding to help them perform their daily tasks? 1. Faulty scaffolding or...
What can happen when employers don’t inspect fall harnesses properly
Fall harnesses are an essential piece of safety equipment. They have saved countless construction workers’ lives since their invention. Just like every piece of equipment, though, your harness wears out with use, and becomes less safe. If your employer is lax about...
Bigger trucks pose bigger threats to individuals
Every motor vehicle presents some amount of risk to operators, passengers and other road users. However, the larger a vehicle is, the more damage it can cause in the event of a crash. For this reason, a recent finding is worth noting. According to a report from...
DOB shuts down hundreds of unsafe construction sites
There are hundreds of construction projects underway at any given time in New York City, from road repairs to building renovations. And each of these projects involves materials, workers and equipment that can be dangerous and put individuals at risk of getting hurt....
Beware of these 10 common workplace hazards
You may be working in a dangerous environment without realizing it. And even if you do see the occasional unsafe situation, you may not recognize just how much danger you could be in when you are on the job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health...
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