Brooklyn area residents have the right to be safe where they go. Whether it be their apartment, a store, the sidewalk, a party, or their job, it is the duty of property owners to maintain a relatively safe environment. But sometimes a person gets injured and, in...
In a huge congested urban area like New York City and its surroundings, pedestrian deaths are a sad reality. While there are several measures in place to ensure pedestrian safety, every now and then we come across the news of a pedestrian injury or death. In fact,...
Many people in the Garden City area have used handicapped ramps to access a building. Whether they are in a wheelchair, using a walker, a stroller, or just need additional assistance, a wheelchair ramp allows everyone to have equal access. Wheelchair ramps are...
The architecture and design of many older New York apartments may be aesthetically pleasing from a historical perspective, but the fact is that many of these premises are poorly maintained. This lack of maintenance can cause injuries to residents who may trip on a...
If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by a tractor-trailer, bus, government vehicle, or snow plow, then you’ve probably got extensive damages that have reshaped the way you live and enjoy your life. You might be struggling after a truck accident to make ends...
If you work in construction in New York, you know that many of these projects are vertical. Tall buildings are common in this area, and you may find yourself working from heights on a regular basis. Your job may come with certain inherent risks, but that does not mean...
More people die working in construction than any other industry in New York state. With all the dangerous equipment and the immense height of some worksites, shouldn't protecting workers like you bet the number on focus? Safety groups are worried that standards are...
It has been a dangerous year for New York City construction workers. According to Crain's New York, more than 650 accidents and injuries have occurred on construction sites through October. This outpaces the 2017 totals and are the highest numbers seen since before...
Brooklyn construction often involves building up as much as it does building out. This forces workers to spend lots of time on scaffolding. Working at height isn’t something everyone can do. It takes patience and know-how to work safely from great heights. Here...
2018 has been a fruitful year for the Big Apple’s construction industry. From January to May, New York had a building boom and had activity worth over $15 billion, which is almost double the amount of the second place in construction starts, Dallas-Fort Worth....
