Preliminary Reports After Ride Disaster Yield Few Answers

Although it lies far from the New York City area, the Ohio State Fair has made news headlines in a manner that may give local carnival goers as well as enthusiasts across the country cause for concern. On July 26, an 18-year-old man was killed when a ride on the fairgrounds malfunctioned. Seven additional people […]

How Smartphone Use May Make Roads More Dangerous

In 2008, there were 37,262 traffic deaths, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Although traffic fatalities went down in later years, the fatality rate has increased dramatically in the past two years. In 2016, there were more than 100 people who were killed either in or near a vehicle each day. Distracted driving […]

What Is the FDA’s Process for Recalling Dangerous Drugs?

It seems as though a new medication comes onto the market every week. Many of these drugs literally save people’s lives. However, in the rush to be the first company to put a medication for a particular condition on the market, a pharmaceutical manufacturer could make a mistake that threatens the lives of those who […]

Research Indicates That Stairs Injure All Age Groups

In New York City, there are many areas where stairs can pose a safety hazard. A study in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine has stated that over 1 million Americans injure themselves on stairs each year. Researchers behind the study analyzed cases of ER visits due to stairway accidents between the years 1990 and […]

The Fall Season Can Cause Hazardous Road Conditions

While many New York residents love the fall weather, it can actually be dangerous for drivers. This is because the fall season is often accompanied by a change in weather and road conditions. Those who do not take the seasonal changes into account when driving could be more at risk of causing a car accident. […]

Safety Experts Say Slip and Fall Risk Is Underestimated

New York is sometimes called a walking city. Unfortunately, walking can often be a risky business — even indoors. Slip and fall risks can exist anywhere there is pedestrian traffic, and a new report says that many organizations underestimate the risk of slips and falls at their facilities. The Walk Zone Safety Report from spill […]

Warning System Cuts Car Accident and Injury Rates

A technology shown to cut the rate of car accidents could benefit New York City drivers. The technology is generally called a lane departure warning system. These devices monitor the lanes on a road and provide a beep or seat vibration when the vehicle begins leaving the lane. If the driver fails to respond, some […]

Almost 80,000 Mazda Vehicles Recalled for Dangerous Air Bags

Many owners of Mazda vehicles in New York will need to visit their dealerships for repairs due to manufacturer safety recalls. The problem is the result of faulty air bag inflators produced by Takata. Similar faults have forced 19 automakers to issue approximately 70 million recalls nationwide. According to information prepared by the National Highway […]

Crash Injury Prevention: Failing to Prepare Is Preparing to Fail

Like most people, you probably don’t spend too much time thinking about car accidents. You likely already know how important it is to abstain from drinking and driving, to buckle up, and drive the speed limit. If you are a parent of a teen who has a driver’s license, you may worry a bit more […]