Motorcycle Accidents: Fatalities Are on the Rise
Car accident deaths have declined in recent years, not because the roads are safer or because drivers are more careful. Instead, the decline in fatalities has been driven largely by the fact that car safety technology has dramatically improved. Unfortunately, motorcycles and other motorists haven’t benefited from the technologies that make it less likely for […]
Drowsy and Distracted Driving
Two of the most dangerous behaviors that a motorist can do on the road include distracted driving and drowsy driving. Motorists who choose to do either of these things could be considered negligent and victims could pursue a case for compensation with the help of New York City injury attorneys. Unfortunately, recent evidence suggests that […]
Software helps prevent medication errors
New York residents may know that medication errors are a leading cause of patient harm in the United States, and that they are often fatal. To combat the problem, pharmacists are using special software to help identify these mistakes before they occur.
Teens and Distracted Driving Accidents: A Look at the Risks
CBS News reported recently on the tremendous risks associated with distracted driving amongst teenagers. Unfortunately, as many as 60 percent of all teen driving crashes today happen because of driver distraction. CBS’s article on the issue was prompted by the fact that the University of Iowa and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety recently conducted […]
Machinery and Distractions Don’t Mix
Many people operate heavy machinery or equipment in their workplace. When operating large equipment of any type, it is imperative that the employee focus his or her full attention on the task at hand. Unfortunately, sometimes there are distractions that can take the focus away from safe machinery operation. When distractions occur and accidents happen, […]
Worker Dies After NYC Scaffolding Accident
Recently, a tragic accident in New York City resulted in the death of a 27-year-old construction worker. The young worker was performing his job on a construction site in Greenwich Village and was planning to head to his Westchester County home. Unfortunately, a wood plank fell off a scaffold near Hudson Street and Leroy Street. […]
New tool for reducing shift-change errors in hospitals
Patients in New York may be less likely to suffer from medical malpractice related to shift changes if more hospitals begin to adopt the technology currently in use at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. According to a research letter that appeared in JAMA on Aug. 1, an electronic patient record is a useful tool in reducing errors.
Scaffolding Collapses: The Risks and Problems Faced by Workers
When people perform their work duties while standing on scaffolding, every possible safety precaution must be taken in order to prevent serious injuries and fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets standards for scaffolding safety and these standards should be met or exceeded by construction companies in order to reduce the potential risk […]
Construction Company Owner Faces Charges After Death of a Construction Worker
Company owners and other managers or employers are the ones in charge of making day-to-day decisions about operations, and they are the ones in charge of providing appropriate safety equipment and training. They also set policies that can apply to employees who perform work tasks. Despite the fact construction company owners and operators are in […]
Who owns New York City’s sidewalks?
Have you ever walked down the street in New York City, noticed a significant upheaval in the sidewalk or another danger and thought, “Someone should really fix that before someone gets hurt?” With roughly 12,750 miles of sidewalk in our city, it’s bound to happen.
