Construction accidents happen every day on worksites in New York and New Jersey. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only the transportation industry has more fatal workplace accidents than the construction industry. Most construction workers are aware of the dangers they face every day when they go to work; however, just because a job is inherently dangerous does not mean that an injured worker is not entitled to compensation. For many workers, the question becomes: Who is responsible for injuries sustained in a construction accident? [Read more…]
Study Confirms Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Experts have long warned about the dangers and prevalence of drowsy driving. A study now confirms what those experts have been telling us all along – that drowsy driving is far more common than most of us realize. [Read more…]
‘Most Wanted List’ Released by National Transportation Safety Board
The annual “most wanted list” compiled each year by the National Transportation Safety Board for 2012 is out. The list is considered a look at the future of safety technology in the field of transportation. It includes safety improvements and technological changes that the NTSB advocates for the near future. [Read more…]
Tips for Safe Holiday Driving
If you are planning to travel more than 50 miles from home for the Thanksgiving holiday, be prepared to share the road with an estimated 42.5 million other Americans who will be doing the same. Thanksgiving weekend has historically been the most traveled weekend of the year, with more than 90 percent of the people who plan to travel doing so by car. [Read more…]
Holidays Often Bring Tragedy
By Matthew V. Villani
The most dangerous and deadliest time of the year to drive is during holidays. According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), July 4th and New Year’s Day are consistently ranked as the deadliest holidays of the year. [Read more…]
Cars May Be More Dangerous Than Guns In New York City
New York City was once viewed by many as the crime capital of the country. Residents and visitors alike walked the streets of the Big Apple with care, always fearful a crime was about to happen. Many things have changed in New York City over the past couple of decades. A monumental effort to make the city safer has paid off — New York City is now one of the safest big cities in the country, according to recent crime statistics. Safe from violent crime, that is. Although gun violence has decreased markedly in recent years, New York car accidents have not, making cars more dangerous than guns in the Big Apple. [Read more…]
Distracted Driving Lawsuit Seeks to Break New Ground
A couple who were injured in a 2009 collision are seeking to add another defendant to their lawsuit. While in and of itself this isn’t unusual, the person they plan to sue is. The couple was injured in a collision when a teenage driver collided with their car because he was not paying attention to the road. The teenager was texting while driving. [Read more…]