The do’s and don’ts of ladder safety
Ladders are an integral part of projects ranging from a home renovation to the erection of a skyscraper. These common tools, however, are not without danger. Construction workers must remain safe when working on
What elements are necessary for a successful slip-and-fall claim?
Over the decades, initiating a personal injury claim over a slip-and-fall has become somewhat of a joke in America. People assume those who file a lawsuit because they fell in a store or parking
Could a DWI in New York end your career?
The penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI) are, understandably, quite steep. If you’re convicted of a DWI charge, you face everything from fines and higher insurance costs to a lost license, probation or even
Meatpacker worker injuries declined in 2019
Data published by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) late last month shows that the meatpacking industry recorded its lowest workplace injury rate of all times in 2019. The non-fatal
Beware the “Fatal 4” when working on a construction site
Despite what you see in the movies, the biggest danger when constructing New York skyscrapers is not being trampled by King Kong or Godzilla. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that over
Injured your back at work? Don’t settle your workers’ compensation claim too early…
If you have ever hurt your back, you will know how much it can affect your ability to do everyday tasks. Reaching down to pick up something, sitting down or standing up can all
Watch out for whiplash after a car crash
Some injuries that you could sustain in a car crash are evident straight away. If you break your foot on the pedal, you will notice as soon as you try to stand up. If
Making these mistakes might impact your car accident settlement
here isn’t only one way to recuperate after a car accident. But since it involves a little work and decision-making, there can naturally be errors along the way. While the process is flexible in
Reduced teen auto accident deaths credited to distracted driving laws
If you are wondering if anti-distracted driving laws in New York and across the country are having any effect, here is some good news. A massive study of national auto accident data has revealed that
Partially at fault for the accident? You may still collect…
Whether you were in a car accident, suffered injuries while working or you were hurt on another’s property, seeking full compensation for losses is not always an easy endeavor. There are details unique to