How to handle aggressive drivers
If New Yorkers are notorious for one thing, it is their aggressive driving. This bad habit can be exacerbated come summertime, when drivers are eager to get out of the city and hit the beach or their weekend getaway. Emotions can come into play when traffic stops us from enjoying our limited free time and some[...]
Hospitals Are Your Friend
The hospital is an intimidating place to many. From long wait times to stress about insurance and payments to the guaranteed follow up with a different doctor, people often just decide to plug through the pain without getting the proper medical attention they need and deserve after an accident. This is not the right way to[...]
What are the types of driving distractions?
When you drive, it is important that you pay as much attention to the road as possible and avoid distractions. However, distractions are inevitable, especially on the streets of New York City. These can include talking on the phone or to a passenger in the car, listening to the radio, trying to change the station, adding[...]
Construction site falls are the #2 cause of workplace fatalities
When you think of New York City, the first thing that probably comes to mind is skyscrapers and all the tall buildings. It’s a city of tall, thin buildings—making the most of the small space on the ground by going up and up. It’s not unusual for buildings to have 80, 90, even 100 floors here[...]
Staying Safe on Motorcycles
Warm weather brings out the desire to participate in outdoor activities and make the most of the sunny and hot days. For many motorcycle owners, this means breaking out their bike and hitting the open road. However, motorcycles can also be dangerous, especially when operated with disregard for the many rules of the road and safety[...]
Uber CEO’s Parents Involved in Boating Accident
On Memorial Day Weekend, the parents of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick were involved in a deadly boating accident near their home in California. Bonnie Kalanick, 71, died as a result of her injuries. Her husband, Donald, was rushed to a nearby hospital and was listed in serious condition, which later stabilized. Uber confirmed that Kalanick’s parents were the[...]
