Two recent fatal pedestrian accidents along a heavily traveled New York City street have prompted NYC officials to propose changes along the route in an effort to make the area safer for everyone - pedestrians and motorists alike. Some of the measures proposed along Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. include not only increasing crosswalk times for pedestrians but also widening road medians and reducing traffic lanes in the most treacherous areas.
Taxi Driver Injured in Big Rig Accident
Experienced New York personal injury attorneys know that 18-wheeler truck accidents are serious business. A fully-loaded big rig can weigh 80,000 pounds or more, so when an accident occurs, grave injuries are frequent. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) statistics show that 13% of all accidents in the U.S. involve big rigs, and fully 5,000 deaths result from them annually.
Worker Dies in Building Collapse
When one considers the myriad hazards facing construction workers - from ladder falls to burn injuries to equipment failures - there is little wonder it is statistically among the most dangerous occupations. Another incident this week illustrates how dangers lurk everywhere for these workers.
