Category Archives: NY Personal Injury

More Than 13 Deaths Related to Recalled GM Cars

U.S. Safety regulators said that it is likely that more than 13 people died in -->

Adult Portable Bed Handles Recalled by Bed Handles Inc. Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

Bed Handles Inc. is recalling some 113,000 adult portable bed handles due to entrapment and -->

New York State’s Mobile Phone Laws: Don’t Text & Drive

Do you know all the laws in NYS when it comes to using a cell -->

Metro-North Takes Safety Measures

After a fatal derailment and several other disasters, Metro-North is changing its focus from punctuality -->

Hyundai Crash Victim Families Score $240 Million Punitive Verdict

Hyundai was hit with $248 million in damages, including a $240 million punitive award, for -->

Preventing Falls in the Workplace

OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry -->

Failure to Provide Fall Protection Resulted in Construction Worker’s Death

Following the death of construction worker Kyle Brown, 23, the U.S. DOL’s Occupational Safety and -->

Classic Concepts Recalls Aman Trunks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Classic Concepts is recalling its Aman Trunks because the surface coating paint on the interior -->

Bicycle Safety Tips for Spring

May is Bicycle Safety Month! Make sure you’re following these bicycle safety tips this season: -->

Car Crashes Are More Likely While Pregnant, New Study Finds

A shocking new study found that women are at a much higher risk of motor -->

Car Seat Recall

Graco has identified that some of the harness buckles used on toddler car seats can -->

Proposed Bill Would Require Chemical Testing for Alcohol after Serious Car Crash

New York State lawmakers are considering a bill that would require any driver involved in -->

Call for Safety Measures Following Increase in Work-Related Cancer Cases

BOHS, the chartered society for worker health protection, are calling on employers to comply with -->

Drownings Among Adults Are on the Rise

It’s among common belief that drownings happen most often in children. However, that is not -->

May is National Electrical Safety Month

National Electrical Safety Month, supported by the Electrical Safety Foundation International, is dedicated to promoting -->

Apple Patents Automatic Lockout System Stops Drivers From Sending Messages While Driving

Apple has patented a new method to help reduce the texting and driving trend. The -->

U.S. Senator Sees Astounding Number of Safety Violations at Metro-North

Metro-North managed to rack up 139 safety violations over the past 10 years, while also -->

Mazda Recalling 109,000 Tribute SUVs for Possible Steering-Loss Issue

Mazda is recalling 109,000 Tribute SUVs to fix possible corrosion issues in the vehicle’s suspension, -->

Did GM Reject Safer Ignition Switch Design in 2001 Because of Cost?

Newly released GM documents reveal that in 2001 the company considered, and then rejected, an -->

Working at Heights – What is Suspension Trauma and How Can You Avoid It?

When working at heights, most consideration is devoted to scaffolding and safety harnesses. But what -->

Eye Safety Checklist for the Workplace

Taking the proper safety measures to protect your eyes in the workplace is extremely important. -->