Van Injures Cyclist and Hits Multiple Cars in NYC Hit and Run
A cyclist traveling in the bike lane on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens was struck and injured by a speeding grey van, that veered directly into the bike lane, rear-ending the cyclist, throwing him onto the roadway, as reported by the Daily News. The driver of the van, rather than stopping and rendering aid, chose to drive off, leaving the cyclist injured and screaming in pain on the road. The entire incident was captured on a GoPro, clearly revealing the careless, reckless, and uncaring actions of the driver of the grey van. Another cyclist stopped and rendered aid to the injured victim.
NYC Scaffolding Accident Injures Four Workers
Scaffolding accidents continue to be a plague on New York City construction workers, no matter how many laws and regulations are put in place. Case in point, recently four workers were injured when a scaffolding collapse occurred at a Hudson Yards construction site, as reported by the New York Post. Three of the workers suffered minor injuries, while the fourth worker was severely injured.
New York Sportscene Children’s Foundation Celebrates 3rd Annual Holiday Thrift Store
Gift giving started a week early in Long Island as New Yorkers came out to donate to economically challenged families, veterans, and homeless.
Prepping for Blizzards and Extremely Cold Weather
New Yorkers are a tough bunch, and know how to deal with the heat and humidity of summer, along with the freezing temperatures that hit in the winter months. While extremes in weather are a normal occurrence in the city, blizzards and extreme cold are occurring more frequently.
Uber Makes JFK Airport Helicopter Taxis Available to All Users
Uber is making helicopter flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport available in New York City. For around $200 to $225, users can book a trip on the Uber app. The company announced that flights to and from Lower Manhattan were made available to all Uber users starting on October 3, 2019.
NYC Moves to Revoke Contractor’s License After Construction Accident
The City of New York is suing to revoke the license of contractor Wlodzimierz Tomczak after a construction worker was killed at Manhattan work site. Nelson Salinas, age 51, was washing windows at 311 E. 50th Street when he was hit in the head and killed by a falling brick. The brick was knocked loose by the apparatus used to secure Salinas’ scaffolding to the building facade. The City’s Department of Buildings (DOB) filed in September 2019 to have Tomczak’s special rigger license revoked, claiming that he did not take proper precautions at the restoration project where Salinas died.
New School Bus Law Includes Security Cameras to Catch Negligent Drivers
New York lawmakers have taken a step to increase safety for children transported by school bus. School buses must now be equipped with cameras, with each city responsible for the cost of installing and maintaining the camera system. The purpose is to identify drivers who put children at risk by failing to operate the bus safely or the negligent driving of others that led to a serious or fatal school bus accident.
New NYC For-Hire Vehicle Data Hub May Help Reduce Accidents
New York residents and visitors can now access an online public data hub for information on how taxis, limos, or rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft are operating within the city. The overall goal is to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety on New York streets. The data hub makes it possible to compare traffic information in all city boroughs.
If You See an OSHA Violation, Say Something
Job sites can be a dangerous place for workers, especially if safety rules put in place to protect employees’ well-being are not adhered to. However, some accidents are more common than others, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has dubbed the four accidents most common for worksite deaths the “fatal four”.
Top NYC Trial Attorneys at WRSH Choose Scholarship Winner
From the Brooklyn Bridge to SoHo to the Graybar Building, where our law firm is located, we’re proud of New York City and its people. But not so proud that we couldn’t award our $2,500 prize to the honest-to-goodness best scholarship applicant we found – who wasn’t from New York.
Well, who is she?