Year: 2017

7 Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Posted On August 3, 2017 In Car Accidents

There are many common causes of truck accidents in New York, and below is an incident that was caused by one of them:

A person was killed, and two others were severely injured recently in an alleged drunk driving/hit and run accident on the George Washington Bridge according to the New York Post.…

Slip / Trip and Fall Accidents, Premises Liability in New York

Posted On June 8, 2017 In Slip Trip & Fall

In New York, both slip and fall and trip and fall cases are categories of personal injury law known as premises liability cases. These cases typically arise when property owners, businesses, or other people or entities fail to provide a safe environment on their properties, and people then suffer injuries on those properties.

The Dangers of Texting and Driving in New York

Posted On June 1, 2017 In Car Accidents

A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), found that drivers who take their attention away from the road for just two seconds double their risk of getting into an accident, and those who are engaged in a “secondary task,” such as texting and driving or talking on their cell phones, increase their odds of getting in an accident 2-3 times.…

As Inspections Decrease, Injuries increase

Posted On May 23, 2017 In Construction Accidents

 

Earlier this year, a study released in January discovered some troubling statistics regarding construction workers and the number of safety inspections being conducted at their sites.

Due to the ongoing “building boom” happening around the city, construction-related accidents and fatalities within the city have risen a concerning amount.…

New York Motorcycle Safety Tips

Posted On May 15, 2017 In General

Motorcycle season in New York is upon us. As the winter begins to fade off into the distance, people all across the state of New York will begin to throw on the leather and “pony up.” It’s no secret to anyone who has ridden a motorcycle that they are fun, fuel efficient and downright fast.…

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