A man speeding and under the influence of alcohol or drugs crashed into the car of a hospital worker on his way to work and killed him. Daniel Crawford, a phlebotomist at Queens Hospital Center was on his way to work last Friday morning around 4:00 am. He was driving…
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Construction accidents injuries and deaths slightly declined in NYC after the Covid-19 lockdown
5 construction workers died and 240 were injured in New York City between June 1st and October 31st. Last year during the same period, 6 workers died and 275 were injured in NYC construction accidents. After a slow down in March, April and May related to the Covid-19 lock down,…
Preventing injuries and fatalities during winter storms
Winter storm related injuries and fatalities can often be prevented by preparing ahead. Now is the time for individuals and employers to prepare and get ready for future winter snow storms. The occupational Safety and Health Administration just released a set of guidelines that covers most winter weather related hazards…
Moped rider killed by truck in Queens NYC
A delivery worker on a moped was killed in a truck accident in Queens, NYC . The accident occurred last Thursday around 8:30 am at the intersection of Astoria Boulevard and Crescent Street. The driver of a Bud Light delivery truck made a right turn from Astoria Boulevard onto Crescent…
22 year old cyclist dies from his injuries one week after being struck by a car in East New York
A New York cyclist who was struck by a car died from his injuries one week after the accident occurred. On Saturday November 7th around 1:00 am , Juan Tiu-Caxaj was riding his bicycle on Autumn Avenue. As he crossed Fulton Street he collided with a car heading westbound on…
Another fatal tractor-trailer truck accident in the Bronx
A 71 year old pedestrian was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer in the Bronx, NYC, just one one week after a cyclist was killed by a big rig in the same borough. The victim was crossing the dangerous intersection of East 38th Street and Exterior Street around 4:00 pm yesterday…
Vatican report indicates Pope John Paul II, who was made Saint in 2014, knew about McCarrick allegations of sexual misconduct when he promoted him
An in-depth Vatican report about Cardinal McCarrick’s sexual misconduct with children and young adults indicates that when pope John Paul II appointed him to Washington in 2000 and created him cardinal in early 2001, he was aware of the following child sexual abuse allegations against McCarrick: A priest complaint that…
New protected bike lane in Brooklyn still doesn’t protect cyclists from accidents between Grand Army Plaza and Downtown Brooklyn
The DOT recently inaugurated a new segment of protected bike lane crossing Prospect Park in Brooklyn. While the new protected bike lane covers Flatbush Avenue from Grand Army Plaza to Empire Boulevard (see picture from the DOT ). The DOT indicates that the protected bike lane connects to Downtown Brooklyn”.…
Suffolk County equips 6000 school buses with Stop-Arm Cameras
To keep children safe from accidents when getting in or out of a school bus, 6000 school buses from 48 schools in Suffolk County, NY will be equipped with new safety technology. High tech stop-arm cameras will record reckless drivers who do not respect the STOP sign when the bus…
New York Personal Injury Attorney Christopher Donadio to speak at the NY ABOTA & DANY Panel on “How to Effectively Use a Neurosurgeon in the Courtroom” tomorrow on Zoom
Our partner, Christopher Donadio will be one of three Distinguished Panel Members at the “How to Effectively use a Neurosurgeon in the Courtroom” CLE program organized by The New York City Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) & The Defense Association of New York tomorrow from 5:00pm…