Emergency Vehicle Accidents
Anyone who travels or commutes to work into and out of New York knows of the dozens of accidents that occur just about every week. Some of them involve emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, fire trucks, and police vehicles. In nearly every situation, drivers get out of the way – or they try to do […]
100 Deadliest Days of Summer
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, a deadly phenomenon occurs, causing parents of teenagers to cringe as the summer season arrives- the ‘100 Deadliest Days’. As the days get longer and the school year comes to an end, new teen drivers are out on the roads in swarms. According to a report released by AAA, […]
Are You Safe On a Plane?
Aviation accidents are extremely rare and often times preventable. In fact, the odds of being on a flight where one fatally occurs, even on an airline with the worst accident ratings, are 1 in 1.5-million. Nevertheless, the tragic death of a passenger on a Southwest Airline flight this month has highlighted a worldwide issue regarding […]
Construction Fatalities in NY
A 34-year-old construction worker from the Bronx was killed on a construction site in Queens last month after hitting his head on a low beam. The incident was not only tragic but began raising questions about the safety of the high-rise worksite and the company the worker was employed for. Unfortunately, construction fatalities such […]
Nine people die every day from distracted driving accidents-that’s more than 3000 a year.
In the last three years motor vehicle fatalities have jumped up at least 6% according to the National Safety Council and distracted driving is a major contributor. For every second it takes for you to check your phone, change a song, or reach across the seat to grab for an item, you could take the […]
Driverless Cars Pros and Cons
Autonomous cars have been a hot topic in the media, especially after the pedestrian fatality involving one of Uber’s self-driving SUV’s in Arizona this month. There is no doubt driverless cars are the future and that accident statistics will see drastic changes when they become popular among the general public. But in light of the tragedy […]
NY Bridge Collapse May Happen Like Miami
The horrifying pedestrian bridge collapse in Miami last Thursday, killing six people and injuring nine others, has been a national wake up call that bridge safety is not to be taken lightly. Unfortunately, last week’s tragedy has also brought to light the fact that many states have had thousands of known structurally deficient bridges for […]
St. Patrick’s Day Danger
St. Patricks Day is bursting with lively festivities and Irish-American pride, but along with the celebration comes a yearly increase in drunk driving accidents and fatalities. Every 36 minutes on St. Patrick’s Day, an alcohol-related car accident claims a life. Ranking as the fourth most popular day for drinking across the nation, St. Patrick’s Day […]
SPRING FORWARD WITH SAFETY
Daylight Savings time is far more complex than just moving your clocks an hour ahead. When your body settles into a particular sleep schedule, even a 60-minute change can alter your state of mind, possibly putting your safety at risk. This year, Daylight Savings begins on Sunday, March 11th. Before adjusting your clocks over the […]
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month
This President’s Day, a 58-year-old man from Long Island sustained a fatal blow to the head in a catastrophic accident involving a broken fire escape step in Manhattan. During a routine building inspection, the step came loose and fell seven floors before tragically striking the man in the head while he was walking on the […]