Whether you’re working in a construction zone or just passing through, there’s always a chance of injury. These zones are dangerous, and if you needed to work in one or walk past or through one, you could have suffered a severe injury. The heavy machinery and use of chemicals alone can be lethal. Once a ... Read More
The workplace should be a safe place—one without the concern that one of your coworkers might say or do something inappropriate. This is your job, and feeling unsafe there could make working and keeping that job difficult or impossible. Fortunately, you have a chance to fight back when a coworker is making you feel threatened ... Read More
It’s horrible to think that people could abuse the elderly, but, unfortunately, nursing home abuse does happen. Elder abuse and neglect can happen to any older person, but it’s particularly common for those in nursing homes. The best way to save your loved one from suffering abuse and neglect is to keep an eye out ... Read More
It’s not a pretty statistic to think about, but one of the potential results of a serious injury accident is the amputation of a body part. This might “only” be a finger (or part of a finger), but it can also be far more serious and disabling: a hand, a foot, or all or part ... Read More
There was good news earlier this year when the Mayor’s Office released data showing that in 2017 the city experienced the smallest number of pedestrian fatalities since it began keeping records on them, way back in 1910. Last year, a total of 214 people died in traffic crashes in New York City, 101 of them ... Read More
What does the term “wrongful death” mean under New York state law, and who is eligible to file this kind of lawsuit? The answers to these questions are relatively straightforward, but as with most legal issues, there are details to be aware of that can complicate matters. If a claimant doesn’t pay attention to these ... Read More