Pushing limits -- sometimes it is a good thing, and sometimes it is not. When it comes to safety regulations, for example, pushing the limits or exceeding them is far from a good thing. The trucking industry is known for pushing boundaries, particularly when it comes...
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Month: November 2019
New York worst state when it comes to pedestrian accident risk
According to a national study and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 1.4 out of every 100,000 pedestrians will become a victim of a fatal collision. In addition, nearly 5.5 out of every 100,000 motorists are guilty of not yielding the...
2 dead in serious car accident
A three-car collision in Malone on the afternoon of Nov. 8 has claimed two lives, according to local law enforcement. Police in the New York town say a 49-year-old man and his 42-year-old female passenger were both killed as a result of the car accident. As with most...
Stairway stumbles lead to devastating injuries
You probably don't think twice about your safety when you walk up or down a flight of stairs. That is partly because most staircases have a standardized design that meets certain safety specifications. Your feet are so into the habit of climbing stairs that they do it...
When a drunk driver causes an accident but does not survive it
You never thought it would happen to you, but here you are. You or a loved one was involved in an accident with a drunk driver. Unfortunately, that driver did not survive the event, and now you are wondering where that leaves you. Is there any way you can seek...
Do these 3 things every time you get into an Uber or Lyft
When you need fast and reliable transportation, New York’s subway system sometimes is not an option. Instead, you may take a ride-hailing service, such as Uber or Lyft. You do not, though, want to sustain a serious injury when riding in someone else’s car, truck or...
Proposed law might end fatal car accident epidemic in Manhattan
The Manhattan District Attorney said New Yorkers' chances of dying in car accidents are the same as being murdered by a knife or gun. He called the current prevalence of fatal car accidents an epidemic. The proposed law intends to hold anyone whose actions cause a...