Year: 2022

While motorcycles are as popular as ever—with over 750,000 licensed motorcyclists in New York—the safety concerns surrounding their use have never been higher. By design, motorcycles are less stable and offer riders and passengers minimal to no protection, making crashes far more likely to be catastrophic.…

Between 1953 and 1987, more than one million people who passed through Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in eastern North Carolina were exposed to drinking and bathing water that contained toxic substances. The contaminated water was caused by dangerously high levels of benzene, industrial solvents, and other carcinogens which were disposed of near the base’s wells for years.…

Pedestrian accidents and fatalities have turned into a statewide epidemic over the last several years. New Yorkers are tired of seeing tragedies in the news headlines due to negligent drivers. Residents are calling for harsher penalties for negligent driving and infrastructure tailored to the safety of pedestrians.…

Taxis rule the New York streets. Pedestrians, drivers, riders, and other users of the road do their best to avoid a collision. However, accidents do happen anywhere, anytime, without notice. Some of the major culprits include adverse weather conditions, faulty vehicles, faulty road signs, and careless drivers.…

New York City has a long and well-established construction industry. According to the state statistics, in fact, New York City has the fourth-largest construction sector in the US. However, thousands of New York City construction workers go to work knowing the dangers they are exposed to.…