Warm Weather Slip and Fall Risks

With the return of the warm weather, people are gravitating outdoors to walk, run, visit the playground or park, garden, and generally relax.  Warm weather also entices people to become more active, whether it is spring cleaning the house or shopping for summer supplies.  Unfortunately, all the increased activity also increases the risk of injury…

Read More

Escalator and Elevator Injuries

Escalators and elevators are common in offices, apartment buildings, malls and other public venues. These transportation devices usually run smoothly. But when they do not, serious injuries can occur. According to a 2013 report by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CCRT), in cooperation with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),…

Read More

NJ Transit Escalator Reversal in Secaucus Injures Three Individuals

An escalator reversed direction at the NJ Transit Secaucus Junction station in Secaucus, New Jersey, causing personal injuries for three individuals. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, around 8:15 am, when the escalator located near the G and H tracks malfunctioned and changed direction. Although two individuals rejected medical treatment, the third was hospitalized at…

Read More

Uber Autonomous Vehicle Pedestrian Accident

Recently, the police department in Tempe, Arizona released a disturbing video clip of a collision. A self-driving Uber was operating in “autonomous mode,” when it struck and fatally injured a pedestrian walking across multiple lanes of traffic. The driver was supposed to operate as a backup, but also failed to react to the situation. The…

Read More

Caught-Between Accidents on the Rise

Between 2011 and 2015, 275 construction workers lost their lives in caught-in and caught-between accidents. These types of construction accidents, which are part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Focus Four Initiative, occur when a worker is caught or crushed in or between equipment, objects, or a collapse of materials. That is a 33…

Read More

Is Your Car Under Recall?

Every year, hundreds of vehicle recalls are issued by automakers. Often, drivers are unaware that their vehicle, or a part on their vehicle, has been recalled.  Many people do not realize that all safety-related recall repair work should be done free of charge by a dealership that is authorized to do the specific recall related…

Read More