Category Archives: NY Personal Injury
Baby Suffocates in Nap Nanny Infant Recliner That Was Recalled Last Year
An eight-month old baby is the sixth child to suffocate in the Nap Nanny Recliner. -->
Jun
Ford Recalls Over a Million Cars for Faulty Steering
Last week, Ford announced it is recalling a total of 1.4 million vehicles. Approximately 1.1 -->
Jun
President Obama Tackles Concussion Safety at the Healthy Kids and Safe Sports Concussion Summit
In the last week of May, President Obama spoke at the White House Healthy Kids -->
Jun
Outdoor Workers Have a Higher Than Average Risk of Developing Skin Cancer
Sun Safety.jpg The risk of skin cancer becomes greater with increasing amounts of exposure to -->
Jun
Thousands Sent to ER by Preventable Pool Chemical Injuries
Nearly 5,000 emergency room visits in 2012 were from preventable injuries from pool chemicals, according -->
Jun
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 -->
Jun
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 -->
May
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 -->
May
Metro-North Takes Safety Measures
After a fatal derailment and several other disasters, Metro-North is changing its focus from punctuality -->
May
Hyundai Crash Victim Families Score $240 Million Punitive Verdict
Hyundai was hit with $248 million in damages, including a $240 million punitive award, for -->
May
Preventing Falls in the Workplace
OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry -->
May
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 -->
May
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 -->
May
Bicycle Safety Tips for Spring
May is Bicycle Safety Month! Make sure you’re following these bicycle safety tips this season: -->
May
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 -->
May
Car Seat Recall
Graco has identified that some of the harness buckles used on toddler car seats can -->
May
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 -->
May
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 -->
May
Drownings Among Adults Are on the Rise
It’s among common belief that drownings happen most often in children. However, that is not -->
May
May is National Electrical Safety Month
National Electrical Safety Month, supported by the Electrical Safety Foundation International, is dedicated to promoting -->
May
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 -->
May