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The Most Dangerous Jobs in America in 2023
We all face risks every day of our lives. But some occupations are inherently more dangerous than others. Instinctively, you might have an idea what some of those jobs are. You might think firefighters, police officers and other first responders put their lives on the line to protect others. Yet...
READ MOREWhat Are The Main Causes of Accidents on Bridges?
Bridges are an essential part of New York’s infrastructure. But motor vehicle crashes that take place on NY bridges can lead to severe injuries or death to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Bridges confine drivers and significantly limit the space they need to avoid reckless drivers, road hazards, and wrecks. When...
READ MORECan You Obtain Cell Phone Records to Prove Reckless Driving?
Reckless driving includes any driving behavior that endangers the safety of another road user. Essentially, it’s when a motorist operates their vehicle without regard for other people’s safety. Common reckless driving behaviors include the following: Speeding Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol Aggressive driving Unsafe lane changes Not...
READ MOREWhy is The Long Island Expressway So Dangerous?
Interstate 495, commonly known as the Long Island Expressway (LIE), is a very busy highway that runs through three NY counties: Suffolk, Nassau, and Queens. This 71-mile highway directly links Long Island and NYC. Numerous accidents have occurred on this infamous highway, and most of them happened due to driver...
READ MOREAre Speed Cameras and Red-Light Cameras on 24/7 in NY State?
Beginning August 1, 2022, NYC’s red light and speed cameras will start operating and ticketing motorists 24/7. These traffic cameras help reduce speeding, save lives, and help ensure the safety of all road users. Along with the proper implementation of automated traffic enforcement strategies, the cameras can help further reduce...
READ MOREMany Traffic Crashes in NYC Occur in School Zones
School zones are designated areas of roadways that are generally within proximity of a school or school building. School zones were specifically designed to slow down the speed of traffic, particularly near crosswalks, to ensure the safety of crossing students. Signs inform drivers that they’re entering school zones and must...
READ MOREWhat Should I Do If I Encounter a Sinkhole and Get Hurt?
When thinking of all the potential dangers you may experience when driving your vehicle, a sinkhole suddenly appearing and swallowing up your vehicle is probably not at the top of your list. Drivers reasonably believe that the nation’s roadways will be safe to navigate. However, when a roadway is not...
READ MOREManhole Explosion Season in Around the Corner
It sounds too bizarre to be true—people are being injured all around New York City by exploding manhole covers. These blasts have sent people straight to the emergency room and serious injuries, and there does not seem to be a firm plan in place to deal with the problem. If...
READ MOREDelayed Complaint-Driven DOB Inspections Could Lead to Injuries
According to the New York City Comptroller, the Department of Buildings (DOB) promotes the safety of everyone who works, builds, and lives in New York City, and their role in this involves regulating lawful uses of more than a million construction sites and buildings throughout the five boroughs. Members of...
READ MOREHow Safe Do You Feel on the Cross Bronx Expressway?
Not for nothing, the Cross Bronx Expressway is known as America’s parking lot, and if the Cross Bronx leaves you feeling nervous, there’s a good reason for that. In fact, there is a specific section of this expressway that’s been identified as the fifth most dangerous spot in the nation...
READ MOREFight with Injuries on a Company’s Property: Can They Be Held Liable?
Fights happen. Whether people are amped up due to alcohol, drugs, or the intoxicating effects of a sporting event, too many fights break out in bars and other establishments around New York City. If you’ve been caught in the middle of a fight, you might wonder whether you can sue....
READ MOREBoat Owners Need to Know about Brianna’s Law
The death of an 11-year-old girl in a boating accident back in 2005 was the inspiration for a new law advancing boater safety in New York State. Brianna’s Law is named after Brianna Lieneck, a girl from Long Island who died when another boat smashed into her family’s cabin cruiser....
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