It is a beautiful day in New York City, and you want to take your bike around the city instead of fighting the traffic.  You hit the road, and are joined by hundreds of others who are taking advantage of the biking lanes and getting some exercise. Riding a bicycle has become one of the …

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A wrongful death is broadly defined as any preventable death caused by the reckless, careless, or negligent actions of another party, which might be one individual or an entire business.  In this article, our Queens wrongful death lawyers will explain some important legal information for the spouses of construction workers who were wrongfully killed on …

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While all occupations carry their own set of hazards, some industries are more dangerous than others.  Construction work, for instance, has one of the highest fatality rates of all industries in the United States.  In an effort to help employers implement better safety standards and prevent wrongful death at worksites, the Occupational Safety and Health …

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Riding a bicycle in New York City can be a very daunting experience.  You have to deal with a ton of traffic.  Vehicles, cabs, pedestrians, and even other bicyclists represent just a few of the dangers of riding a bike on the New York City streets.  If you or a loved one has the unfortunate …

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Bicycles are one of the most practical ways to get around New York City. Between the cabs, the buses, the tourists, and other traffic, it can take hours to get from point A to Point B in a car, and only minutes to go the same distance on a bicycle. Unfortunately, bicyclists in New York …

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