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cars, and construction cases. Labor laws ensure that victims of
construction accidents are still protected, regardless of whether
a sign is posted or not. Vrionedes points out that “there
aren’t any warning signs for most accidents.” Construction
companies are unlikely to post signs warning people not to fall
off ladders or get hit by flying debris.
As
for pedestrians hit by cars, generally the driver’s insurance
will cover the expenses. However, Vrionedes points out that a little
common sense doesn’t hurt: “If the damn thing says don’t
walk, don’t walk.”
All
in all, Vrionedes does not believe New York is any more dangerous
than other cities. “Do things happen? Absolutely, that’s
why they call them accidents,” he said. “If they’re
intentional, it’s not an accident, it’s a crime.”
He
believes the only way to ensure that accidents aren’t repeated
is to make the offenders responsible.
He
said. “The only way to get companies, corporations to make
changes is to have the ability to sue; if you don’t, it would
be a more unsafe world to live in.”
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