Hazardous Materials Injure Workers at LaGuardia
Recently, three TSA workers at LaGuardia were exposed to hazardous materials while they were on-the-job. Metro US reported on the incident, which caused the affected workers to sustain injury as a result of the exposure. Injuries and illnesses due to toxic exposure will often make a worker very sick and, in some cases, exposure to […]
What are some of the top causes of bicycle accidents?
As a bicyclist, there are steps you can take to prevent a serious accident. Unfortunately, even if you do everything you can to avoid trouble, there is no guarantee that you will make it to your destination without incident.
Construction Worker’s Legs Crushed by Giant Hammer
A recent tragic accident on a construction site in Queens was one of many accidents that occur each year which involve construction workers being crushed by equipment on the job-site. This type of accident can cause serious harm to the affected worker, including loss of limbs. In many situations, crushing injuries are actually fatal due […]
The Difficulty of Obtaining a Police Report Post-Accident
If someone hurts you or hurts your loved one through negligence or wrongdoing, a New York personal injury law firm can provide assistance in making a damage claim. These claims can be made in many different circumstances, from car crashes to slip-and-falls. If you wish to pursue a case for compensation for serious injury or […]
Pedestrians injured in New York City may use no-fault recovery
New York is a very busy, crowded city that provides many opportunities every day for vehicle drivers to injure comparatively vulnerable cyclists and pedestrians. If there is good news in this scenario, it is that New York also maintains no-fault insurance claim statutes that allow pedestrians and others to receive some quick compensation. This helps to curb the effects of often lengthy personal injury suits.
Can Big Data Help Predict Car Accident Locations?
Car accidents can be devastating. Collisions are a leading cause of death, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury, among other tragic outcomes. When a crash happens, a New York City personal injury law firm can help victims and families of victims to pursue a claim for compensation for losses. Unfortunately, injuries from car accidents […]
Roadway Safety: The Impact That Texting and Driving Has on Keeping Everyone Safe
The dangers of texting and driving are well-known. Texting significantly increases chances of a fatal collision, and yet it is a very common behavior. New York injury attorneys can provide help to victims who are hurt in texting accidents so these victims can pursue claims for compensation. In many cases, the claims being made will […]
Cyclists should prepare for a collision
Riding a bike seems fairly safe. Your rate of speed is relatively slow compared to motor vehicles. You always wear a helmet and brightly colored gear so that you are visible and you follow the traffic laws. However, you have had enough close calls to know that a serious accident is only inches away most of the time. While no cyclist ever wants to be involved in a collision with a car, it is important to know what to do in case it ever happens.
Vision Zero: New Traffic Safety Efforts are Being Proposed
New York City motor vehicle accident attorneys help victims every day who are injured in motor vehicle collisions. Drivers, passengers, bicycle riders and pedestrians could all sustain injury as a result of auto accidents, and those injuries can change lives forever. Prevention of motor vehicle accidents, including those involving walkers and bicycle riders, is vitally […]
OSHA Fines Rose…But Not as Much as Last Year
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is vested with the responsibility of conducting routine worksite inspections, as well as investigating a worksite after an accident occurs that causes injury or death. OSHA’s goal in both routine inspections and post-accident investigations is to determine if all safety rules and regulations have been followed. If rules […]
