A recent crane collapse in the Westchester County city of Hawthorne that seriously injured two construction workers highlights the dangers faced by those who work in this industry. One worker suffered a severe head injury, while the other had a partial leg amputation....
Personal Injury
Tips for avoiding pedestrian accidents
New York has both heavy vehicle traffic and a large amount of pedestrian traffic. Considering the dangers involved with this mix, it is not surprising that pedestrian injuries rank in the top 10 causes of hospital admissions and deaths in the state. Whether you are...
How does your brain respond to an accident?
When car accidents happen in New York and across the country, there is always a good chance a driver, passenger, pedestrian or someone else will suffer a serious injury. In fact, according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, roughly 4.4 million...
Four dangerous intersections every NYC bicyclist should know
New York City has made a number of efforts to reduce traffic-related injuries in recent years, but many of our intersections remain dangerous, especially for those who travel on bicycles. According to a five-year study conducted by data scientists with Localize.city,...
How common are slip and fall injuries?
Property owners’ negligence can put you at risk in a variety of different ways. Wet floors without warning signs can cause you to slip in stores, public buildings and more. Uneven sidewalks, damaged outdoor steps and icy sidewalks can put you at risk during a simple...
