You may have worked in construction for years with few injuries. However, falls are commonplace in construction and in your new job, you are working from scaffolding at the side of a building. In the state of New York, scaffolding must meet the standards described in...
To keep the young ones in your family safe on the road, you should always strap them into a car seat or booster seat. New York law also requires all children under the age of 8 to be in a size- and weight-appropriate restraint. Because money may be tight after a car...
Falling down the stairs or on an icy sidewalk can cause a disabling long-term injury. When this type of accident occurs in a home, restaurant or retail location, the property owner may have legal liability for the injured person's medical bills and related costs....
Although falls are responsible for a large number of traumatic brain injuries, vehicle crashes rank second overall as a major cause of TBI. The impact of a collision can literally rattle the brain, and, in some cases, the victim may face lifelong treatment. What...
As someone facing a driving while intoxicated charge in New York, you may have valid fears about the criminal penalties and financial repercussions you may face if convicted. Unfortunately, the penalties, financial and otherwise, associated with such a conviction are...
As someone facing a driving while intoxicated charge in New York, you may have valid fears about the criminal penalties and financial repercussions you may face if convicted. Unfortunately, the penalties, financial and otherwise, associated with such a conviction are...
From technology-related distractions and driver impairment to simple impatience, a surprising number of U.S. drivers continue to run red lights despite the obvious risks. The American Automobile Association recently published a report that found that red-light...
Perhaps you are a pharmaceutical salesman and drive to hospitals and private medical practices daily. You probably know that you should seek prompt medical attention after a vehicle accident. But what if the collision is a minor one and you feel fine? Hidden symptoms...
If you receive a conviction in New York for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you may receive a fine, license suspension and even jail time. In addition to DWI charges for blood alcohol content above 0.08%, motorists in the state can receive a charge of...
It can happen in an instance. You are on your way to work and suddenly, you realize the car behind you isn’t going to stop, and then CRUNCH. Then, when you both stop to assess the damage and if anyone is injured, you find out you were hit by an uninsured driver. What...
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