May is motorcycle safety awareness month. As the weather heats up and more people hit the road, it is important to keep safety precautions in mind. The following tips can help reduce the risk of accidents and improve road safety. Avoid alcohol It gets repeated time...
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When a work accident becomes a product liability case
Construction workers and other general labor workers are at a significantly higher risk on the job than most other professions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that more than 20% of fatalities among workers in 2018 were in the construction...
The “fatal four” common work site injuries
Injuries at work are quite common. However, when they happen on a construction site, they can be catastrophic. To avoid such incidents, it is important to be aware of them. There are four common construction injuries types that construction workers should be familiar...
Should I get medical attention after an accident?
Traffic congestions, construction sites and inattentive pedestrians are a major source of frustration for many New York motorists. Though proper time management and responsible driving behavior can help alleviate some of the stress you experience during your daily...
What to do if you only have minor injuries after a car accident
News outlets tend to only focus on major car accidents. Recently near New York, nine people suffered injuries from a multi-car crash that occurred on the Garden State Parkway. The majority of auto accidents that occur are relatively minor. They may...
When you are hurt in a car accident caused by a pothole
Numerous potholes plague New York streets. The recent winter storm has brought a new batch of potholes, and this spells danger for any motorists out there. A pothole can contribute to a crash with another vehicle. However, it can also cause damage to only...
Avoid falling for these motorcycle accident myths
High-speed motorcycle accidents can result in death or catastrophic injuries. Other motorcycle mishaps seem insignificant by comparison. They can involve laying the bike down or experiencing a rear-end tap from a car. The rider may remain mounted or fall slowly to the...
Construction injuries and lawsuits
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. Despite numerous laws regulating a variety of safety issues, construction workers continue to suffer a high rate of on-the-job injuries. It is important for injured workers to know they may be able to...
Your New York winter driving safety checklist
Here in Western New York, we know it's not a matter of if we will get snow, just a matter of when and how much. The answers tend to be "soon" and "a lot." Perhaps you learned to drive on snow and ice and aren't too concerned about the winter weather, or perhaps you...
See a doctor even if you feel OK after a car crash
Being the victim of a car crash may be a new experience for you. Even a minor rear-end collision can be scary, and you will feel shaky at the very least. You should seek a medical evaluation, even if you feel OK. Symptoms of an underlying injury may not be immediately...