When people in New York leave their homes, most of the time they will be going to another person or entity’s property. Typically, this could be going to work, going to a store, going to a friend or family member’s home and many other public locations as well. When...
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Fall injuries are a serious danger on construction sites
Construction sites can be dangerous places for workers. Fall injuries are one of the leading injury types of construction workers. To help protect themselves, it is helpful for construction workers to be familiar with fall injuries and for them, and their families, to...
What are some types of workers’ comp benefits in New York?
It may seem like the people most likely to be injured on the job are blue-collar workers in the construction industry, in factories or other patently dangerous professions. However, even office workers or retail workers could strain lifting something heavy, have...
¿Cómo favorece a los ciclistas la tecnología MIPS?
Durante los últimos años, varias medidas de seguridad han irrumpido en el mercado del ciclismo. Sin embargo, la innovación que se destaca por sobre las demás, pudiendo salvar vidas incluso, es la tecnología MIPS en cascos de bicicletas. ¿Qué es la tecnología MIPS? Sus...
Don’t crowd the plow – and other winter driving tips
New Yorkers are no strangers to commuting in terrible weather. Unfortunately, every year drivers seem to be caught off guard by freezing rain, sleet, slush and snow. With the added winter challenges, drivers must not only be aware of strange weather patterns, but the...
What do I do after a car accident?
For those few among us that have not been involved in a car accident, count one’s blessings. Unfortunately, with the modern world comes modern perils, and car accidents are just one of the many dangers we have created. For those lucky enough to not have to deal with a...
Distracted driving may be worse than ever in 2020
We have been through a lot of challenges in 2020. With the year almost over, most of us are ready to put this year behind us. While looking forward to a hopefully better 2021, there is at least one problem that will probably not go away anytime soon in New York:...
Are the senior citizens in your life safe drivers?
With baby boomers accounting for a significant number of drivers, it’s more important than ever to talk about safety on New York roadways. The number of motorists over 65 has increased by 32% since 2009, and the number of traffic deaths for this age group has risen by...
As pedestrian deaths soar, the government responds
In the wake of the steadily rising number of pedestrian fatalities on the roads in this country, the United States Department of Transportation, to issue its first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. The Plan will involve cooperation between the federal government and...
Lo que debe saber sobre las leyes de bicicletas en Nueva York
El tráfico en la ciudad de Nueva York ha sido una de las medidas más notables de los cambios que han surgido durante los pasados meses. Con la disminución en el uso de autos y autobuses, los ciclistas en la ciudad han podido disfrutar de mayor seguridad en las...