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Rider Killed in Queens Outdoor Dining Area Collision
A man was fatally injured in a car accident when an out-of-control driver hit his motor scooter before crashing into an outdoor dining structure. According to a report on Patch.com, the car’s driver, a 60-year-old woman, was northbound on 35th Street near Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria, Queens, the night of April 29 when she struck …
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Five Important Things to Remember About Scaffolding Safety
Most construction workers and laborers in New York City use scaffolding to do their jobs. About 2.3 million construction workers – about 65% of the construction industry – work on scaffolds. Protecting these workers from scaffold-related accidents may help prevent about 4,500 injuries and more than 60 deaths annually, according to the U.S. Bureau of …
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NYC Department of Buildings to Revise Construction Safety Codes
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has announced five new construction safety bills and comprehensive updates to the city’s construction safety codes. According to a news report in Real Estate Weekly, the bills were introduced by the City Council. DOB officials believe they will protect construction workers who face the risk of serious …
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Manhattan Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Accident Caught on Camera
A 60-year-old New York City man who was pinned by an SUV that swerved off the roadway in Upper Manhattan is expected to lose his leg after bearing the impact of this pedestrian accident. According to an NBC New York news report, one of the man’s legs is being held together by rods and screws …
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Stairway Slip-and-Fall or Trip-and-Fall Cases: What You Need to Know
Victims who have been injured in a stairway slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident may suffer major and life-changing injuries. Falls, especially from stairways, make up a large number of injuries in New York. Fatalities as a result of falling from a flight of stairs are sadly common. A number of these accidents tend to occur because …
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