Regulations require truck equipment safety checks
Even one truck accident is too many, but in 2014, there were 4,596 large truck crashes in New York that resulted in 1,900 injuries and 120 fatalities, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. To improve safety on the state's roadways, the New York Department of Transportation enforces the same safety regulations required by the Federal[...]
Nursing homes in New York do not provide adequate care
If you have a loved one who is currently a resident in a New York nursing home, it is natural to feel concern over the level of care that is being provided. We at the Law Office of Richard M. Kenny understand that nursing home abuse and neglect have become topics of national scrutiny. To provide[...]
New York City Building Explosions and Collapses
Last night, a school in the Bronx suffered an explosion which led to injuries and destruction. Three construction workers were seriously hurt in the explosion that was so powerful it shook neighbors' homes and startled residents, who thought they were experiencing an earthquake. John F. Kennedy High School, located in the Marble Hill section of the[...]
Factors that affect the severity of electrocution
Electrical incidents are among the top sources of hazard for workers on New York City construction sites. To help employers and construction workers understand and prevent disasters, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides information on how electricity affects the body and the injuries and fatalities that may occur as a result of an electrical accident.[...]
Does your apartment contain unsafe levels of lead?
While there are many renovated and new apartments and residences in New York City, there are still a considerable number of apartments and dwellings that contain dangerous amounts of lead-based materials. For the residents who live in these buildings exposure to lead can have many negative health effects including headaches, memory loss, depression, irritability, fertility problems[...]
Distracted teen drivers are not all looking at cellphones
Data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that 14 percent of all crashes are distraction related, and 7 percent involve cellphone use. While police reports include information about the factors contributing to a crash, determining whether distraction was a factor is not always possible. To get a more accurate picture, the American Automobile[...]
