Year: 2018

New Yorkers joke about how crowded and unreliable the New York subway system can be. What’s not a joking matter is how often NYC subway accidents and injuries occur. The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) operates subways 24 hours a day in four New York City boroughs and transports some 1.73 billion riders a year. In its […]

Construction-related injuries and deaths have increased significantly in New York City as construction activity as soared, according to a recent report in the New York Post. The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) reported that eight people were killed in construction accidents in the first seven months of 2018 compared to four deaths during the same period […]

Firefighters, police and other emergency responders assume a risk of injury as part of their job duties. But if they are injured because of other factors — such as a property owner’s negligence — they may have legal recourse beyond workers’ compensation. An emergency responder may seek compensation for injuries from a property owner whose act or failure to […]

It’s well-known that distracted driving is one of the most frequent causes of car accidents in New York City and across our country. While drivers and lawmakers acknowledge the problem, a new study suggests that car makers may be contributing to distracted driving accidents rather than trying to minimize driver distractions. Whenever drivers turn to talk to […]

Winter months lead to frigid temperatures, fewer hours of daylight, and frequent snow and freezing rains. Winter weather can create treacherous work conditions for construction workers who are exposed to the elements. These adverse conditions can lead to serious injury accidents or death. It is an undeniable fact that the dangers of winter weather contribute […]