Bronx Truck Accident
Early yesterday morning, seven people were injured in a major crash involving two trucks and several other vehicles on the New England Thruway in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The New England Thruway, which is the stretch of I-95 through the state of New York between the George Washington Bridge and Westchester County,[...]
Distracted Driving Survey
Despite the fact that texting while driving is illegal in most states, drivers continue to engage in this irresponsible activity. Even if we ourselves are careful about not texting while driving, we still have to deal with the many others on the road who seem to think its okay to put others in harms way just[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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.[...]
New York law limits options for misdiagnosed patients
When a person goes to a health care provider seeking relief from symptoms, the correct identification of the underlying problem is essential for effective treatment. Especially when it comes to cancer, any delay can lead to more stringent treatment methods, and may even make recovery impossible. A previous blog post discussed the language of the New[...]
