Sometimes a person suffers injuries or is killed by a drunken driver who left a bar or other venue where alcohol is sold before the accident happened. The injured person or one's survivors may be able to hold the bartender or retailer civilly liable for their injuries...
Month: April 2017
3 safety tips for construction workers to avoid accidents
More people suffer fatal injuries in construction than any other industry. If you are a construction worker, you are probably aware of several risks and hazards you face every day. You know how one wrong move or forgetful moment could lead to a catastrophic event. Due...
Construction worker dies in Times Square fall
The New York City Buildings Commissioner said a 59-year-old construction worker's recent Times Square death was "completely preventable."The Sunset Park resident was removing a portion of steel decking from its slab at Broadway, near its intersection with W. 49th St....
Safety groups urge participation in construction falls stand-down
If asked to identify the leading cause of fatalities among construction workers, most people would probably identify accidents involving heavy machinery, electricity or falling objects.While these are all very good guesses -- and very real dangers -- the number one...
NYC Department of Buildings investigating crane accident
Quite a few high-profile crane accidents have occurred in New York City in recent years. Some of the more prominent accidents included a crane collapse on the Tappan Zee Bridge in November, 2016, and another collapse in lower Manhattan earlier that year. The increase...
Where are New Yorkers most likely to drive distracted?
While people might not have realized it, the National Safety Council has designated April National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in an attempt to raise awareness about the elevated crash risk that accompanies the use of smartphones and other electronic devices...
