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New York Personal Injury Blog
3 special safety features on school buses
School bus accidents are something everyone wants to avoid. After all, these buses carry the most precious cargo of any vehicle in New York. Because of the importance of protecting the passengers inside, school bus designs have specific safety features that make them...
What is the solution to the high number of bicyclist deaths in NYC?
New York City has a very high rate of bicycle accidents, and the number of deaths due to bicycle accidents seems to be on the rise. This has prompted city leaders to take action, but many people feel that not enough is being done to protect bicyclists. The city put in...
Nighttime driving means increased risk of car accidents
Once the sun sets in New York City, the traffic doesn't rest. People are rushing home from work, running errands or headed out for a night on the town. What they may not realize is that the risk of being involved in a catastrophic car accident is significantly higher...
What insurance information should you get after an accident?
The moments after a car accident are critical. During this time, you may be shaken up or even injured, but it is important to try to keep a clear head and focus. You need to gather as much information as you can to help your case because you will soon be fighting...
Fatal construction accidents are on the rise in New York
As the New York skyline fills with more high rises, the number of fatal construction accidents has also risen. These accidents occur both inside and outside the building. Each death of this kind has serious consequences for the family left behind, and surviving family...
How new changes help protect New York workers from harassment
The #MeToo movement has brought sexual harassment in the workplace to the forefront of New York lawmakers' minds. In August, the governor added some new protections against workplace harassment. These protections are aimed at decreasing instances of discrimination,...
3 takeaways from construction injury statistics
New York has a serious issue with construction-related accidents and deaths. This industry is highly dangerous and seems to be more so in NYC than other places. The worst part is that the problem continues to get worse despite increased efforts to make construction...
How do scaffolding injuries happen?
New York is a big, bustling city and you can find new construction sites anywhere you look. Today, we at Jaroslawicz & Jaros will take a look at how the increased amount of construction can create more hazards for everyone, workers and pedestrians alike. First up,...
Recent NYC law clamps down on sexual harassment in the workplace
A growing number of employees in New York City may be speaking up and reporting sexual harassment. Recently enacted municipal legislation helps to both prevent and address workplace harassment in NYC. The new law may help employees who endure on-the-job harassment to...
Distracted drivers are a risk to first responders at crash scenes
We all put our lives at risk when we drive on the roads in and around New York City. However, the people who respond when things go wrong and a crash occurs are at particular risk of being stuck and seriously -- maybe fatally -- injured.When drivers see first...
