Common Fourth of July Personal Injuries
As fun as Fourth of July is, there are also many dangers associated with the holiday and it is important that you make safety a priority this weekend. First, if you are located in New York City, please be aware that fireworks, including sparklers, are completely illegal. Throughout the majority of New York State, sparklers have[...]
Uber in Westchester to be Legalized
Westchester County, New York residents will be able to join the rest of New Yorkers today in the ability to hail a ride from your cell phone as Uber is finally being allowed to infiltrate New York State. County residents were almost left in the past, as Westchester County officials nearly let the deal fall through.[...]
How to handle aggressive drivers
If New Yorkers are notorious for one thing, it is their aggressive driving. This bad habit can be exacerbated come summertime, when drivers are eager to get out of the city and hit the beach or their weekend getaway. Emotions can come into play when traffic stops us from enjoying our limited free time and some[...]
Hospitals Are Your Friend
The hospital is an intimidating place to many. From long wait times to stress about insurance and payments to the guaranteed follow up with a different doctor, people often just decide to plug through the pain without getting the proper medical attention they need and deserve after an accident. This is not the right way to[...]
What are the types of driving distractions?
When you drive, it is important that you pay as much attention to the road as possible and avoid distractions. However, distractions are inevitable, especially on the streets of New York City. These can include talking on the phone or to a passenger in the car, listening to the radio, trying to change the station, adding[...]
Construction site falls are the #2 cause of workplace fatalities
When you think of New York City, the first thing that probably comes to mind is skyscrapers and all the tall buildings. It’s a city of tall, thin buildings—making the most of the small space on the ground by going up and up. It’s not unusual for buildings to have 80, 90, even 100 floors here[...]
