Posts in September, 2016

Driving Drowsy Is Driving Impaired Sep 30

When a driver is sleep-deprived, their reaction time is slowed down. They may not be able to hit their brakes as quickly, and they ...

Suffolk County Cop Faces Charges in Wrong-Way Fatal Wreck Sep 29

A Suffolk County police officer was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 27 after getting into a fatal collision in West Islip. The Long ...

Odd Reasons People Have Given for Accidents and Dangerous Driving Sep 21

Looking at the reasons that people sometimes give police and insurance companies after they’re involved in accidents or pulled ...

Are Playgrounds a Hazard to Children’s Health? Sep 16

Could your child be at risk of harm from dangerous playground equipment? It might be likely, as the Consumer Product Safety ...

Immigrants at High Risk of Construction Injuries and Deaths Sep 08

With the end of the recent recession came an influx of building in New York City. Has the industry kept up-to-date with safety ...

Intoxicated Boaters Are a Water Hazard Sep 02

As we head into the long Labor Day weekend, it’s a good time to review the consequences for boating under the influence. All 50 ...