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 a result of New York agency rules. When an employee is sick or hurt, the employer also experiences a loss in productivity. Because of the big consequences for employers, companies can and should try to find ways to prevent on-the-job accidents. Drive Safely Work Week is one way employers can

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 collided somewhere between Larkin and Jennings road. It appears that the two aircraft were traveling in a group of six before the time of the crash. Neighbors who lived in the area said that the they heard a loud crash around 9:30 am. It was later revealed that the planes

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 are still trying to piece together what happened. The tractor trailer came to a rest after the crash in a swamp area by the southbound shoulder. There may be liability on the part of the city for the accident for lack of adequate railing in the dividing section of the

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 many drivers who are trying to earn income in the transportation industry. Passengers in for-hire cars and others on the road are at risk, and should consult with New York City injury attorneys to understand their rights if and when accidents do happen. More Ride-Sharing Accidents Are Occurring in New

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 happened. There is an ongoing investigation. Initial reports suggest that the tractor trailer that Philip Miller was traveling in burst into flames following the crash. It remains unclear how the accident happened in the first place. Speed may have been a factor, but it is simply too early to tell. Road