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Preventable causes of slip-and-falls
A slip-and-fall may be one of the most neglected reasons for major personal injuries. The consequences of even a minor fall can call for major surgery, and permanent limping or other deficiency. It only takes a few moments to act to prevent these accidents, so what...
First wrongful death lawsuits filed over COVID-19 negligence
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of us in New York. As the daily tragedy of lost loved ones takes its toll on families, many grieving spouses and children are no doubt wondering if negligence might have played a role in their family member's death. While there...
Bike accidents increase 43 percent amid COVID-19 pandemic
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 in New York City, Mayor de Blasio encouraged New Yorkers to bike to work instead of using public transportation. Simultaneously, restaurant dining rooms were closed, forcing a greater number of food deliveries. Both actions...
What are the most common construction safety hazards?
Having a job in the construction industry is inherently more dangerous than most careers. There are countless risks at every turn and maintaining safety is a daily objective. Even with the numerous safety measures in place, accidents are relatively common on a...
Just how common is police misconduct?
Because the purpose of law enforcement is to protect and serve United States citizens, you might hope that police misconduct never happens. On the contrary, not only is police misconduct prevalent, it’s much more common than people may realize. How is improper conduct...
