New York Personal Injury Law Blog
Injuries and deaths for construction workers skyrocketing
In New York City alone, there are close to 45,000 active construction sites, and the fast pace with which the city is growing and developing has created hazards and safety concerns for construction workers. The United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor...
Lawmakers seek to stop preventable truck underride deaths
Most motorists in New York are probably familiar with the guard hanging behind the wheels at the rear of tractor-trailers. If the truck stops suddenly and the passenger vehicle collides with the back of the trailer, that guard should hit the front of the car, trigger...
Recent recall risks: fires, shocks, burns and lacerations
At The Carey Firm in New York, we often speak to people who have purchased defective products and suffered injuries as a result. Perhaps you have seen news reports of major brand names recalling thousands or even millions of products because of events that seriously...
Falling merchandise is preventable
Even though there is a wide range of shelving options available to New York retailers, you may find while you are shopping that many of these establishments often resort to stacking their wares on floor displays and on shelving. At The Carey Firm, we understand that...
What do you need to know about traumatic brain injuries?
If you fall and suffer a head trauma in a New York store or restaurant, there are a number of reasons for concern. First and foremost, you should know that falls are the most common cause of a traumatic brain injury, according to the Mayo Clinic. Therefore, there is...
Summer safety tips for pedestrians
The weather is warming up, and kids are starting to get out of school. Summertime brings a lot of people out, which means there is an increase in pedestrians and vehicles on the road. This means pedestrian safety is even more crucial. According to data from the...
Building façade worker killed by fallen coping stone
A New York City construction worker died recently after a coping stone fell from the building he was working on. The piece of stone molding struck the man in the head as he stood on a scaffolding seven stories up. He was rescued from the scaffolding but died later at...
Honda portable inverter generators recalled for posing fire hazard
Honda has issued a recall of approximately 200,000 portable inverter generators because gasoline can leak from the fuel valve and create a fire hazard. Honda dealers are offering a free repair. There are three models being recalled, all sold between February 2018 and...
New teen driver in the family? How to raise them to stay safe
It can be both exciting and terrifying to hand the keys over to a new teen driver. No matter how responsible they are generally, they lack experience -- and that becomes even more obvious once they begin driving alone. How can you make sure they stay safe on the...
Report: US pedestrian deaths have reached a 28-year high
A recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) found that approximately 6,227 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2018. That represents a 4 percent increase from 2017 and the highest pedestrian fatality rate since 1990. Overall,...
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