Almost two years ago, a New York police officer mistook a former tennis star for a suspected criminal and tackled the innocent man to the ground. The injured man has gone through a rollercoaster of trial reschedules in order to see the officer answer for his...
Year: 2017
Ladder safety tips for construction workers
In the construction industry the use of ladders is extremely common. Workers use ladders for many reasons, such as to reach the roof of a building. While there is nothing wrong with using a ladder, here's what every construction worker should remember -- it sounds...
City bus and tour bus collide in Queens, three killed and dozens injured
At least three people are confirmed dead and dozens injured after a city bus and private charter bus collided early Monday in Queens. What happened? The two buses collided around 6:15am at Main Street and Northern Boulevard in the Flushing neighborhood. The busy...
Fatalities may result from construction accidents
New York workers in occupations requiring physical labor risk potential injuries more often than those in other areas of work. Construction accidents in particular regularly lead to serious injuries and sometimes even fatalities. An employee in another state was...
New York car accidents: multiple pedestrians injured in crash
Though illegal, some drivers choose to attempt to drive when intoxicated. This is never a wise decision as it often leads to car accidents that may cause serious injuries for anyone involved. Several pedestrians are lucky to be alive after being injured by an alleged...
New York construction accidents sometimes result in fatalities
Injuries on the job can sometimes happen in unexpected ways. Rather than resulting from lack of safety precautions, many construction accidents in New York and across the country occur due to a simple mistake or perhaps equipment failure. A contractor was recently...
Drinking and driving often leads to car accidents
When New York drivers agree to give someone a ride, they have a duty to try to keep that passenger safe on the roadway. Getting behind the wheel while intoxicated is never safe and often leads to car accidents. One man was recently killed while riding with a driver...
Construction accidents in New York may lead to fatalities
There may be many reasons an accident might occur at a workplace, especially when working at a construction site. Construction accidents may result from equipment malfunctions, generally unsafe conditions or even simple mistakes. One New York worker was recently...
Car accidents are often fatal for New York pedestrians
Walking can be a great form of exercise and sometimes it is a more efficient way to get from one point to another compared to driving a car. Those who choose to walk should not have to be afraid of crossing the street. However, the unfortunate reality is that many...
Over 644,000 old warrants for minor offenses dismissed in NYC
In the face of a federal civil rights lawsuit, the NYPD has cut back on its stop-and-frisk practices and "broken windows" policing overall. Since the 1990s, the department had been aggressively enforcing minor offenses such as public drinking or riding a bike on the...