Disability Following Car Accidents Not Always Apparent
If you were driving to work in New York and a drunk driver veered across the center line of traffic, smashed into your car, and caused you to suffer injuries, including broken bones, lacerations, and contusions, anyone who would see you in the near aftermath of the accident would immediately notice your injuries. However, not […]
Drowsy Driving Common to Night Shift Workers, Study Says
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital conducted a study to better understand the link between night shift workers and drowsy driving, the results of which should interest workers in New York. Shift work disrupts the ordinary sleep-wake cycle, which can lead to high blood pressure and a higher risk for conditions like heart disease. It […]
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 […]