Speed Limiters: Could They Lower the Risk of Truck Accidents?
Truck accidents are more likely to happen when trucks are traveling too fast on the roads, especially because trucks have a lot of momentum and long stopping distances due to their size. Truck accidents which occur at high speeds are also more likely to be serious or even fatal because the higher speed means there […]
Drowsy Driving: It Causes Billions in Property Damage
Drowsy driving is having serious consequences nationwide. Lives are being lost, and billions of dollars’ worth of damage are occurring. Drowsy drivers are unsafe drivers because they are impaired in many of the same ways that motorists who are drunk are impaired. An intoxicated motorist has impaired judgment, delayed reactions, and is more likely to […]
Work-Related Crashes: A Look at Drive Safely Work Week
If an employee gets into a car accident on-the-job, the incident can result in significant expenditures for an employer. The employee could end up making a workers’ compensation claim for injuries. If the employee was at fault, it is possible the employer could be liable for any losses the on-duty worker caused to others, as […]
NORTH COLLINS: Three People Were Killed After Two Planes Collided In Mid-Air Plane Accident
FATAL ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION NORTH COLLINS, NEW YORK(September 25, 2016) Three people were killed in a tragic plane crash that happened on an otherwise clear day in North Collins, according to the Buffalo News. Authorities are reporting that a man from Hamburg and a couple from Eden were among the casualties. The two planes […]
HOMER: Man Killed In Cortland County Car Accident Involving Tractor Trailer on State Route 90
FATAL ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION HOMER, NEW YORK (September 24, 2016) A man was killed in a tragic car accident on State Route 90 after his vehicle drifted into the path of an oncoming tractor trailer, according to ABC News. It remains unclear what caused the driver to drift into the oncoming lane of traffic. Investigators […]
Ride-Share Collisions Are on the Rise
The total number of accidents in New York City involving for-hire vehicles is rapidly rising. According to the New York Post, this big increase in accidents is caused by an increased use of ride-sharing apps. As more people use ride-sharing apps to secure rides, there is a greater chance of crashes being caused by the […]
BINGHAMTON: Philip Miller Killed In Semi-Truck Car Accident On Interstate 81 When 3 Tractor Trailers Crashed
DEADLY ROAD ACCIDENT KILLS ONE PERSON BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK (September 18, 2016) A 26-year-old truck driver was killed in a tragic car accident after three semi-trucks collided on Interstate 81, according to NewYorkUpstate.com Authorities have been able identify the man that died in the accident as Philip Miller. Authorities are still trying to collect evidence regarding what […]
Construction Elevator Fall Results in Eight Fatalities
Elevator accidents are a common problem in New York City and worldwide. In a prior story, New York Daily News reported that eight people were killed in an elevator accident while they were on a construction elevator. The incident occurred when the elevator fell down from the 18th floor of a building which was under […]
A Look at Heat-Related Injuries in the Workplace
Although summer is winding down, temperatures remain high and continued heat waves are still possible throughout New York. Continued vigilance is essential to prevent work-related heat injuries. Employers and employees need to know of the many dangers associated with heat-related illnesses, as excessive heat can cause serious health issues and can even be fatal for […]
Risks of Workplace Injuries For Home Healthcare Workers
It is very common for healthcare workers to seek help from a New York workers’ compensation law firm after sustaining serious injuries at work. In some cases, healthcare workers are even killed and their families must try to obtain death benefits from a workers’ compensation insurer. Unfortunately, the reason that healthcare workers and their families […]