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3 tips for driving safely around oversize vehicles
From sanitation trucks to semi-trailers, oversize vehicles are common on New York City roadways. Unfortunately, these large vehicles often pose serious safety risks for motorists in smaller autos. According to the NYC Department of Motor Vehicles, in four out of five...
Review New York City motorcycle laws to stay safe this summer
According to the New York City Motorcycle Safety Study, the rate of fatal motorcycle accidents in the five boroughs is twice the rate in the rest of New York state. Traffic congestion, alcohol use and lack of proper licensing contribute to this increase...
In what workplace am I most likely to fall?
When the majority of Americans think about dangerous workplaces, most probably conjure up images of logging centers or construction sites. However, when it comes to injuries from falls, the most common workplace for this injury may surprise you. In fact, Americans are...
Prior suit against officer involved in death of George Floyd
New York citizens should feel confident that their interactions with law enforcement will be civil and safe. Unfortunately, sometimes that is not the case. Recent incidents around the country have highlighted law enforcement misconduct. While many law enforcement...
What is the Police Misconduct Provision?
Misconduct by law enforcement is, unfortunately, in the news too often. Those sworn to protect and serve the public often find themselves defending the deadly actions they take against people suspected of criminal activity. In some cases, officers can offer a...
Why is sexual harassment such a big deal?
In the workplace, people have legal protection against sexual harassment because lawmakers recognize its prevalence and the harm that it causes. However, some people may wonder why certain behaviors are a problem when they do not necessarily mean any harm by them. ...
Detailing “the Fatal Four”
When you work in the construction industry in New York, it may be easy to overlook the risks facing you and your coworkers every day on the job. After all, you believe your experience and expertise will help you to avoid danger, and where it may exist, you trust in...
New York Housing Authority projects in bad repair
When landlords do not keep their properties in good repair, it leads to issues for renters. In some cases, the law does not cover such repairs, so it is up to the landlord to fix them or not. In other cases, the law says a landlord must make repairs. The trouble comes...
What are hurdles of life with a traumatic brain injury?
When New York drivers get into crashes, their lives may forever change. Some people end up with traumatic brain injuries. These injuries have lasting impacts on whoever suffers from them. Today we will take a look at some of the impacts TBIs have on victims. It...
Workers’ rights protect construction workers from falling hazards
In the U.S., the Occupational and Safety Health Administration has detailed standards designed to protect workers. OSHA is the authority that employers must comply with. In 2018, there were over 1,000 deaths in the construction industry. This means that one in every...
