Category Archives: NY Personal Injury

New York State Passes Tougher Distracted Driving Laws

78% of all teens say they have read a text message while driving, according to -->

What Motivates Workers and Supervisors to Work Safely?

A survey recently revealed that the things that motivate workers to buy in to safety -->

Tips for Taking Down the Tree After the Holidays

Even though taking down the tree isn’t nearly as fun as putting it up, but -->

Are Occupational Injuries Under-Reported?

The federal government may seriously be undercounting the number of occupational injuries that occur each -->

New App Sends Designated Driver to Retrieve Partygoers and Their Cars

The holiday season is a time for alcohol excess. But now you don’t have to -->

Fire Training: Why is it Important in the Workplace?

Many businesses fail to give sufficient thought to workplace fire safety. In fact, many worker -->

Orange County, NY Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics

Motor vehicle traffic injuries are the leading cause of injury related death for Orange County -->

Winter Workers and Keeping Them Safe

Winter can affect hundreds of thousands of workers in our area. Under OSHA, each employer -->

Christmas Tree Safety Tips and Facts

Christmas trees were involved in approximately 300 fires annually from 2000 to 2004, according to -->

Toxic Chemicals Put Salon Workers at Risk

Salon workers are frequently exposed to products that contain harmful chemicals and are linked to -->

The 10 Most Dangerous Toys for Kids

Thanksgiving has ended and the Christmas shopping season is officially under way. If you’re shopping -->

Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics: Get the Facts

The NYSDMC released statistical data in regards to motor vehicle accidents in New York State. -->

Early School Start Means More Crashes for Teens, According to Study

Teen drivers who sleep in are involved in fewer car crashes, according to a study. -->

Thanksgiving Day Fires: Statistics and Safety Tips

Get the Facts • Cooking is the leading cause of home fires on Thanksgiving Day -->

Six Cold Weather Safety Tips

Winter is near! Here are seven safety tips to help you prepare for and stay -->

RECALL: Defective Airbags in Cars Including Honda

Back in September, Honda recalled 14 million of their cars made by the Japanese part -->

New Changes to the Distracted Driving Laws in New York State

NYS has recently made changes to the distracted driving laws: On November 1, 2014, the following changes -->

Protecting Your Kids from Burns and Scalds this Thanksgiving

It’s almost Thanksgiving! That means lots of cooking for your family and loved ones. Keep -->

Steps to Avoiding a Slip and Fall

Preventing a fall that can result in serious injuries and even death is not only -->

The Number of Older Americans Who Fall and Suffer Serious Injuries is Soaring

As Americans age and people live longer with bad health conditions, the number of older -->

Preventing Backover Accidents

The government has only recently started to track the number of children injured or killed -->