Falling is a significant cause of serious injury, especially for older adults. As winter brings slick sidewalks and icy streets, the risk for slipping in public increases. Keep these safety tips in mind to protect yourself from a fall injury this season. Put the right...
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Site investigation helps establish fault for a vehicle crash
A motor vehicle crash can result in devastating injuries. It is essential to know what happened and who caused the accident. Advocates for the injured victim will initiate a thorough investigation of the crash site and look for evidence that will help determine who...
Common job-related accidents on construction sites
If you work in the construction industry, you know what a dangerous profession it can be. Accidents can affect careers — or worse, lives. If you have a work-related injury, you may need help getting the care and benefits you deserve. Fair compensation may be even more...
Protecting against winter slips, trips and falls
With the cooler weather fast approaching in New York, it is time for businesses to ramp up their efforts to keep their premises hazard-free. Wintertime means extra risks of slipping, tripping and falling when freezing temperatures turn precipitation to slippery ice. ...
How can you tell if you have a spinal cord injury?
Not too long after a car crash, you may notice dull or aching pain down your back. Even though it may not seem like it at the time of the accident, it could be the beginning signs of a spinal cord injury. Common symptoms According to the Mayo Clinic, you should note...
What are your rights when protesting against police brutality?
The whole nation has been abuzz lately with protests coming together in every state where people are demanding accountability among law enforcement officers and an end to police brutality. New York has become a hotbed for some of the largest demonstrations. If you are...
AAA Foundation on how car safety tech can distract drivers
Drivers in New York may own a car with the latest safety features like lane-keeping assist, which helps prevent lane drifting, and adaptive cruise control, which accelerates and decelerates without driver input to maintain a good distance from the vehicle in front....
AASM survey shows prevalence of drowsy drivers
In a survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 45% of the 2,003 respondents admitted to driving in such a drowsy state that they had trouble keeping their eyes open. This, as New York residents should know, is a dangerous condition to drive in. AAA reports...
3 reasons to get a medical opinion after a serious car crash
So, you don't have medical insurance, or your policy has a very high deductible or co-insurance rate. That could mean that you don't want to spend the money on a medical examination after a car crash. After all, you've already got to worry about missed work and...
Workplace sexual harassers often go unpunished
Workers in New York and around the country who have been subjected to sexual harassment are often placed in a position where they are expected to work alongside their perpetrators. This was the conclusion researchers from Michigan State University reached after...