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A worker was killed in a terrible tragedy on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 when the trench he was working in collapsed, burying him under 10 feet of dirt. The unidentified worker, who was originally from Connecticut, had been working on a residential construction site at 648...
A pedestrian was tragically killed by a dump truck while crossing the street in Times Square on Saturday, February 6, 2021. The victim, 64-year-old Tamar Rhode of Gaithersburg, Maryland, was walking Eastbound on Broadway at West 45th Street when the truck struck her...
New York City Worker Safety Protected By Labor UnionsBenefits of Unions in New York's Construction IndustryThroughout our country's history, Americans have come together in support of basic human rights. In the labor force, unions have historically been a powerful way...
Proposal to Prevent Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents In 2014, 17 bicyclists and pedestrians were killed after being hit by trucks in New York City, with total of at least 110 people killed throughout the country. Many more were seriously injured. Tragedies such as...
Truck Accident PreventionOn the road, many have experienced the uncertainty associated with driving next to a large truck. Drivers of smaller passenger vehicles may wonder: "Can they see me?" "Is it safe to pass?" "Am I too close?" Trucks can be intimidating.Trucks...
To Prevent Truck Accidents, Drivers Need to Know NYC is Different New York truck accidents are mostly the same as truck accidents anywhere else in the United States, However, the density, congestion of vehicles, population, and traffic laws of New York City make some...
Accident Resource: Leading Causes of TBITraumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a type of injury that typically results from a violent impact to the head which causes damage to the brain. The severity of the effects of a TBI can vary greatly depending on the force of the...
Accidents Involving FedEx VehiclesIf you have been injured in an accident with a FedEx truck, you have legal options. FedEx delivery trucks fall into the category of commercial vehicles, which are subject to certain regulations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Causes of Construction Accidents To achieve and maintain worksite safety, employers need to understand the most common causes of construction accidents and how to prevent them. Otherwise, workers can be seriously injured or even killed in construction site accidents...
Crane Accidents: Facts and Statistics Cranes are an important facet of any construction site––using their hooks and booms, cranes help transport large and heavy materials across the work site. Although cranes serve to make workers’ lives easier and help perform work...
