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One of the features that make up a city’s skyline is tall buildings. New York City, for instance, has towering skyscrapers that light up the night sky, while other cities may have tall hotels. It is inspiring when one thinks of the hundreds of hours of labor that went into erecting these massive structures. While architects often receive all of…
Usually when one reads about a car accident involving a distracted driver, it is related to texting or talking on the cell phone. However, there are other forms of distractions that drivers in Manhattan and other areas should be aware of. Anything that will take a driver’s eyes off of the road for even a moment is a distraction that…
New York City residents depend on city government to take care of roads and to keep them protected from dangers on roadways through the use of metal guard rails, signs and regular maintenance. A recently filed lawsuit, however, reminds us that sometimes city government fails in this duty, leaving its citizens vulnerable to forces beyond their control. A mother is…
New York care centers and nursing homes should provide a clean environment for their occupants. Often, the residents have no voice of their own and cannot stand up for themselves in the event of abuse or neglect. When a family places their loved one in a care center, they assume that their loved one will receive the best of care.…
It is the responsibility of dog owners to ensure that their pets pose no risk to the public, regardless of whether that pet owner resides in Manhattan or in some other locality. However, some pet owners choose to encourage the aggressiveness of their pet’s breed or fail to ensure that the dogs are securely contained within a fenced yard. These…
Construction workers put their lives at risk every day and it is the responsibility of construction companies and managers to ensure that those workers are safe. If there is any kind of lapse in following safety guidelines and laws, the consequences can be tragic, as exemplified in a recent construction accident that occurred in the Bronx. An industrial cooling unit…
With the wide array of technology available to us it’s easy to see how people can become easily distracted, especially while driving. The National Road Safety Foundation and Scholastic are looking for ideas from teens to help them get the message out that distracted driving can have serious consequences. According to the National Road Safety Foundation, “Traffic crashes are the…
It is not new that the Department of Transportation requires anyone with a commercial driver’s license to obtain a medical physical every two years if they want to keep their commercial license designation. What is new is that starting in May of 2014 new federal regulations require these license holders to obtain a physical examination from a physician certified in…
A study on the impact evacuations at nursing homes have on residents is a timely report in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, initially a hurricane that devastated the East Coast, including sections of New York City. The study found dire consequences for nursing home residents when evacuations are required for hurricanes, including defects with government guidelines surrounding the relocation of…
There are any number of issues that can cause a driver to become momentarily distracted from the road. A driver in upstate New York recently pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in causing the deaths of three women who were waiting in a parking lot. The pedestrian accident happened last summer and the driver told police at the time that after…