New York cyclists should use bike lanes and follow the flow of traffic. Fractures, soft tissue injuries and head injuries often occur after bicycle accidents. The most common injuries appear on the limbs, but the face, head, neck and abdomen often have injuries. Many...
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Year: 2022
Fatal dangers to bicyclists in New York
Riding a bicycle should not come with excessive risks since drivers, pedestrians and bike enthusiasts often practice awareness and safe commuting. Statistics might tell a grimmer reality since fatality figures may be far higher than people realize. Anyone who...
What to do after sustaining a head injury in a bicycle accident
New York is one of the most populated places in the nation. While many people prefer to get around New York by driving or taking a taxi, you'll also see a lot of bicycles on this state's roads. As is the case with pedestrian drivers, bicyclists also risk being in an...
Pedestrian deaths spike in early 2022
Pedestrians take risks whenever they are near moving vehicles. Walking along a New York highway near speeding cars isn’t the only way pedestrians find themselves in a potentially hazardous situation. Walking near a parked vehicle could become deadly if the driver...
Bronx intersection is hazardous for pedestrians
The intersection of Olmstead and Seward Avenues in the Bronx is known as being dangerous for pedestrians. This part of New York has long been notorious as an area where a disproportionate number of crashes have occurred, and 2022 is shaping up to be yet another bloody...
New York proves dangerous to bicyclists
Bicycle riding remains a preferred way to get around New York's metropolitan areas. While the monetary costs may be less expensive than driving a car, riding a bicycle around New York comes with risks. Data shows that bicyclists suffer more crashes now than in...
Walkability scores don’t really measure pedestrian-friendliness
Residents of New York may want to learn more about what walkability scores really mean and how they affect pedestrian safety and other factors. These scores are mainly based on what destinations surround a neighborhood rather than on how safe and comfortable they are...
Distractions can be deadly at construction sites
The construction industry in the state of New York can be dangerous. A total of 1,008 deaths were reported throughout the industry in 2018. Since then, the numbers haven't changed a great deal. The cause of these deadly accidents can be due to a number of factors....
Vehicles, equipment, dangers, and construction jobs
Working on a construction site comes with many challenges. Avoiding injuries ranks high on the list for many seasoned employees. Even those new to the construction industry understand accidents are sometimes unavoidable. A New York construction site remains very...
Non-union workers face construction accident risks
Anyone who works at a New York construction site faces injury risks. Workers could spend years on the job without incident, but heavy equipment, moving vehicles, heights, and other work environment-related dangers present ever-present risks. Both union and non-union...