Jonathan C. Reiter

Drones are a relatively new type of technology, but they have already become somewhat synonymous with close calls and even serious injuries. According to many experienced commercial pilots, “it could be just a matter of time before a drone causes a fatal plane crash.” As drone technology improves, drones can fly higher and faster. Drones have also become heavier in recent years, which has...

You can’t go far in a New York City without seeing scaffolds. Sometimes stretching dozens of stories high, scaffolds allow construction workers to work on the outsides of buildings. In New York, Labor Law 240 (Scaffold Law) gives construction workers injured in scaffold accidents a right to recover compensation. Created in 1885, the law is one of “absolute liability” or strict liability, ...

Medical mistakes are unfortunately common. In fact, medical mistakes are now the third leading cause of death in the United States. Each year, over 250,000 people die due to an error by a hospital, doctor, or other medical professional. When many people think of a medical mistake, they imagine something like a doctor leaving a sponge or instrument behind in a patient’s body during surgery...

Crane accidents in New York City are among the most catastrophic types of accidents that can occur on a construction site. Visit any large city, and you’re likely to see a crane or two. This is because cranes are essential for constructing tall buildings. Capable of lifting extremely heavy loads to upper floors, cranes make construction easier and faster. However, cranes are also complex ...

Construction sites are among the most hazardous workplaces anywhere, and construction consistently ranks as one of the top most dangerous occupations. In 2012 alone, there were 775 construction fatalities in the United States. In fact, construction work is so dangerous, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified the top four causes of construction accident de...

It probably doesn’t come as a surprise to hear that New York City has some of the highest rates of bicycle ridership in the country. In a city famous for its heavy traffic, getting around on two wheels instead of four is often much faster and less expensive. According to the New York City Department of Transportation, 34 percent of New Yorkers ride a bicycle a few times a year, and nearly 5...

In a country as large as the United States, road trips are quite common. To get from Point A to Point B, many groups and individuals choose to travel by charter bus. Generally, charter buses are quite safe. Unfortunately, there have been several catastrophic incidents in recent years, which has caused many to question if bus travel is truly safe. Additionally, some safety experts have pushe...

Federal legislation introduced in June 2017 would make it mandatory for hot air balloon pilots to undergo drug testing and medical exams comparable to commercial airline pilots. The bill, which was introduced by Texas Senator Ted Cruz, comes about one year after the deadliest hot air balloon accident in American history, in which 16 people were killed when their balloon struck power lines...

According to the New York Times, there are something like 5,000 bicycle messengers in New York City — more than any other city in the world. These intrepid bicyclists deliver food, documents, groceries, and all manner of items — all while navigating thick traffic in one of the world’s largest cities. “Occupational hazards include barreling trucks, barely visible potholes and taxi doors flin...

Researchers have found that children who sustain brain injuries are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, and related disorders as adults. Brain injuries are always difficult to cope with, but brain injuries in kids are especially devastating. For kids and parents alike, dealing with a childhood brain injury is stressful, costly, and emotionally challenging. Study Links Brain ...