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If you have recently suffered a personal injury in New York City, then it is normal to be facing more questions than answers. Recovering both physically and financially from accidents that happen in a city as big as New York can be daunting and intimidating, to say the least. Below are a series of answers …
A day or night out in Manhattan should never result in an injury. Nobody ever starts their day in the city and expects that they will suffer a personal injury that day. As our current world has shown us, expect the unexpected. Suffering a personal injury is complicated enough, dealing with the next steps after …
The Law on Slip and Falls in New York City The law on slip and falls that is followed in New York City mirrors the law for the rest of the state of New York. It just so happens that New York City has 8 million+ residents and an endless amount of pavement where people …
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Highway work zones can be a dangerous place thanks to the narrower lanes and the reduced speed limit that many drivers ignore, so it’s not surprising that work zones are common sites for many accidents in New York. In fact, a crash occurs every 5.4 minutes in a highway work zone across the country. A …
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Drivers in New York who own a vehicle with driver-assist technology should make sure that they are not becoming inattentive. Many let themselves become inattentive because they think that driver-assist systems take over the driving for them when, in fact, this is far from the case. These systems only provide Level Two automation whereas fully …
IIHS: driver-assist systems need improving in three ways Read More »
It is well known that working in construction comes with a hefty dose of risks. There are many causes of construction injuries, and some of them are much more obvious than others. Either way, it is important to be aware of the risk involved with working on a construction site. According to FindLaw, of the …
A youth soccer coach is accused of sexually abusing teenage boys and girls over the course of 14 months, in a criminal case described by one official as “every parents’ nightmare.” The District Attorney Queens County announced the charges against Harrison Torres on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Authorities allege the 23-year-old engaged in a disturbing pattern …
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The excitement and satisfaction of being hired to work at a reputable New York construction company can be reassuring as you are striving to build your own reputation as a professional that is reliable and competitive. An important part of your ability to stay motivated, loyal and committed is being able to work in a …
Empowering your coworkers to keep each other safe Read More »
You may have already seen advertisements or heard a news story in New York about a large company facing lawsuits over talcum powder. You may even know that this company has lost billions of dollars in judgments over these lawsuits. However, there is a lot of misunderstanding about the basis of the lawsuits and why …
Flying is one of the safest forms of transportation, and people flock to take advantage of that fact in New York. People also love the quickness of flight. You can get across the country in a matter of hours when driving or any other form of transportation would take days. However, one thing people often …
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