According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2015 more than 1,000 cyclists died in accidents and there were 467,000 bicycle injuries. There are thousands of bicycles on the road in New …
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According to data from the city, the number of traffic injuries is up in New York City for 2018. Collisions were up 11% in 2018 compared to 2014 with a total of 228,227. Collisions …
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Elevators are a convenient way to move between floors in a building, especially if you are unable to use the stairs. While the majority of elevator trips are uneventful, it can be easy to take …
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Underride collisions are among the most deadly types of accidents involving commercial trucks. An underride collision occurs when a smaller car or truck slides underneath a large tractor-trailer. These accidents are frequently fatal because the …
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May is Building Safety Month, and it’s a great time to remember the importance of safe office buildings. Building Safety Month was created by the International Code Council (ICC) to raise awareness of what …
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Sustaining a debilitating shoulder injury, whether it’s in a car accident, a slip and fall, or a construction accident, can be devastating. Even a relatively minor shoulder injury can prevent someone from completing daily tasks. …
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Gynecology is a medical specialty focusing on women’s health and more specifically the reproductive system. Most women see their gynecologists once a year for an exam and a pap smear. While we know that obstetricians …
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The decision to place a developmentally disabled family member in a group home is a difficult one. Ideally, we should be able to rely on these homes to provide the highest level of care and
In February 2016, a crane collapsed and tragically killed a man and injured three others in Lower Manhattan. The crane operator was found to be responsible for failing to secure the crane the night before …
Car accidents are a major cause of injury in New York and most car accidents are the result of distracted or reckless driving. While passenger vehicles are generally safer than ever, sometimes accidents aren’t the …