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New efforts are attempting to spotlight pedestrian safety. But how?
10/26/2022

New efforts are attempting to spotlight pedestrian safety. But how?

Only time will tell.

New York City aims to reduce pedestrian accidents
10/21/2022

New York City aims to reduce pedestrian accidents

In early 2022, New York City officials announced plans to make intersections safer for pedestrians. Research has indicated that intersections are where they are most likely to be injured or killed. The goal of these changes is to make pedestrians more visible to drivers as well as to prevent drivers...

What should you know about bicycle injuries in New York?
10/04/2022

What should you know about bicycle injuries in New York?

One of the reasons New Yorkers love their city is the fact that you do not have to own a car to live comfortably. Not only are public transportation options readily available, but the city also proudly incorporates bicycle lanes into its infrastructure. While bicycles can be an effective and environ...

NY hoping to pass Carlos' Law, a bill aiming to protect workers
09/20/2022

NY hoping to pass Carlos' Law, a bill aiming to protect workers

Carlos’ Law is a bill that was introduced in New York after a young construction worker died in a trench collapse. The state is hoping that Governor Kathy Hochul signs it into official law. Understanding the bill known as Carlos’ Law New York State Senate bill S621B, Carlos’ Law, was created a...

Keeping construction employees and visitors safe
09/14/2022

Keeping construction employees and visitors safe

As an owner of a construction company in The Bronx and Queens in New York, you have a duty to keep your employees safe while on each site. While you might want to save money so that you can make a profit, there are some things that you want to ensure that you do from

Serious accidents are more common than most riders realize.
08/24/2022

Serious accidents are more common than most riders realize.

The statistics paint a grim picture.

Tragic bicycle accident stats
08/24/2022

Tragic bicycle accident stats

Bicyclists may improve their health and fitness by cycling for leisure or reducing commuting costs. A drawback to bicycling in New York would be the inherent danger. Bicyclists can't rely on an automobile's frame for protection, so they remain exceptionally vulnerable if a car or larger vehicle stri...

New York City car accident trends
08/19/2022

New York City car accident trends

Car accidents happen all over the New York City metropolitan area, including Queens and the Bronx. Statistics can show a breakdown of how frequently they occur in the boroughs and in the city as a whole and who is affected. How many accidents occur in the five boroughs? It would be reasonable to thi...

What are ways to prevent common bicycle injuries?
08/06/2022

What are ways to prevent common bicycle injuries?

New York cyclists should use bike lanes and follow the flow of traffic. Fractures, soft tissue injuries and head injuries often occur after bicycle accidents. The most common injuries appear on the limbs, but the face, head, neck and abdomen often have injuries. Many people have soft tissue injuries...

Fatal dangers to bicyclists in New York
07/26/2022

Fatal dangers to bicyclists in New York

Riding a bicycle should not come with excessive risks since drivers, pedestrians and bike enthusiasts often practice awareness and safe commuting. Statistics might tell a grimmer reality since fatality figures may be far higher than people realize. Anyone who routinely travels with a bicycle may not...

What to do after sustaining a head injury in a bicycle accident
07/12/2022

What to do after sustaining a head injury in a bicycle accident

New York is one of the most populated places in the nation. While many people prefer to get around New York by driving or taking a taxi, you'll also see a lot of bicycles on this state's roads. As is the case with pedestrian drivers, bicyclists also risk being in an accident while on the

Pedestrian deaths spike in early 2022
07/08/2022

Pedestrian deaths spike in early 2022

Pedestrians take risks whenever they are near moving vehicles. Walking along a New York highway near speeding cars isn’t the only way pedestrians find themselves in a potentially hazardous situation. Walking near a parked vehicle could become deadly if the driver pulls away without looking. Tragic...

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