New tech devices may help protect NYC construction workers
Craig D. Rosenbaum | November 5, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
A collaboration between three companies may help protect construction workers from onsite injuries. Insurance provider, The Travelers Companies, Inc., is partnering with contracting company Gilbane and Triax Technologies, a tech company focused on the construction industry. Devices send out auto alerts about onsite falls Triax created the Spot-r Clip, which is a small device worn… read more
Teens with teen passengers at risk of distracted driving
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 19, 2018 | Car Accidents in New York
When a teenager gets their driver’s license, they want to share their newfound road freedom with others. They might want one of their friends in with them to start carpooling to school together or to show off their car and new driving skills. However, in a teenager’s first year of driving, they must take all… read more
Ways limo drivers can get distracted
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 16, 2018 | Car Accidents in New York, Pedestrian Accidents
Limousine service safety regulations are continuing to come under fire weeks after the tragic crash in Schoharie that killed 20 people. The public is re-examining the safety protocols of limo drivers as they continue to question what led to the disastrous road incident. One of the topics that has come up is the issue of… read more
Workplace Injuries: Construction Accidents in NYC and How to Protect Yourself
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 11, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
Have you or your loved one been injured in a construction accident? You may be eligible to file a legal claim. New York City has seen a rise in construction accidents – and construction workers need to know how to protect themselves. New York City is in the midst of a building boom – with… read more
Awareness to protect your hearing starts in October
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 7, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
No matter which field you work in, your hearing can be at risk, but some industries are worse for your hearing than others. At the law office of , we know that your ears often take the back burner when you consider the different ways you can be injured on the job. This month, you… read more
Issues that can arise with blind spot monitors
Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 27, 2018 | Car Accidents in New York
In a city like New York, drivers need to be on constant alert from every angle of their car to avoid any traffic accidents. Unfortunately, some cars contain massive interior blind spots that could leave drivers vulnerable if a nearby vehicle is within the area the spot covers up. Thankfully, vehicle companies have been installing… read more
What are the requirements for school bus drivers in Manhattan?
Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 24, 2018 | Bus Accidents
The most vulnerable passengers on New York roadways are children. This makes it especially important that the driver of a school bus has the proper training and abilities to drive a vehicle of this size and transport such important passengers. If you want to become a school bus driver in the state, there are very… read more
Subtle methods to help your teen drive safely
Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 20, 2018 | Car Accidents in New York
As a parent in New York, it can be terrifying once your teenager is ready to drive on the streets by themselves. Even though the state has made more enforcements on distracted and drunk driving within the last decade, you still do not have full control over what your child does behind the wheel in… read more
Hours-of-service requirements for truck drivers
Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 19, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Traveling on New York’s roads for long, uninterrupted periods of time can make almost anyone feel fatigued. A fatigued driver is a dangerous driver given the impact that drowsiness can have on one’s reaction times while behind the wheel. Those whose jobs require them to drive for extended lengths (such as truck drivers) are encouraged… read more
Why is the drug valsartan being recalled?
Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 13, 2018 | Products Liability
As the Food and Drug Administration continues its investigation into a popular medication called valsartan, doctors in New York and other cities are concerned about getting the word out to patients that the drug has been recalled. Doctors prescribed the drug to an estimated 3 million hypertension patients throughout the country, Newsday reports, who may… read more