New York City streets are particularly dangerous for those who bike or ride a motorcycle
On any given day in New York City; taxis, delivery trucks, cars, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians can be seen speeding down or scurrying across the city's streets. For those brave residents who choose to forego more traditional and arguably safer modes of transportation and opt instead to ride a bicycle or motorcycle, their daily commutes can[...]
Please Support the Extension of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
After medical evidence irefutably established that the toxic dust at Ground Zero was causing first responders and those who lived and worked near the site to become sick, Congress finally acted. The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 reopened the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund to first responders and people who lived and/or[...]
Premises liability and landlord negligence matters often complex
Residents across the U.S. and in large urban cities like New York City, were recently saddened and disturbed to learn of the deaths of six students who were killed when the balcony on which they stood collapsed. Seven other students who were also standing on the balcony at the time the accident occurred also suffered serious[...]
Simple Summer Safety
Summertime is synonymous with freedom. The kids are out of school, the vacations are abundant and the days feel longer with the sun settling late in the evening, leaving more time after work to partake in those fun summer activities. However, there are a lot of safety concerns to consider when planning a summer outing or[...]
Summer leads to Boating Accidents
Summer in New York means beautiful weather and the opportunity to get out on one of the many waterways that surround the city. However, summer has the greatest frequency of boating accidents. Throughout the past several summers, Long Island has been home to many different boating accidents due to an increased level of boat traffic, inexperienced[...]
Truck Accidents
The State of New York saw many truck accidents that resulted in a number of drivers, pedestrians, and others involved in personal injury. The statistics below display the amount of truck accidents and their results from the year 2013: The total number of fatal large truck crashes in New York: 92 Number of people killed in[...]
