Commercial trucks, including large semi-trucks, provide an essential service by transporting goods and materials across the country. Unfortunately, because of their increased size, these vehicles can cause additional damage when accidents occur. Motorists and truck...
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Tips for avoiding riding with an impaired driver
As an adult, you often face difficult situations that require sound judgment. This includes the choice of who you ride with in a motor vehicle. If you suspect the driver of a vehicle is in an impaired state, you should take action to reduce the danger to yourself and...
The dangers of overexertion on the job
Employees in New York do their best to get the job done, but this can lead to workplace accidents and injuries. While these injuries cause a hit to the bottom line of industries, they also take a toll on the financial, physical and emotional health of employees. One...
Teen girl killed as passenger in accident with drunk driver
Car accidents are scary in the best of situations, but when death is involved, they can be particularly devastating. This was the case with a teenager who was killed as a passenger in a vehicle with a driver who authorities believe was driving under the influence when...
A basic explanation of the state’s sexual harassment laws
Federal laws protect workers in New York from sexual harassment, but state laws are also in place to help prevent it in the workplace. It is important that workers understand the different ways sexual harassment can occur and what to do when they face such harassment...
Tips for preventing winter slip and fall accidents
Winter brings a fresh round of dangers, including slush, snow and ice. Although proper maintenance and care can prevent slip-and-fall injuries, these accidents are more common than they should be. You can do your part to prevent injury as well. These are a few tips to...
What are the common injuries in a slip and fall?
A slip and fall might not seem very serious, but it can lead to serious injuries that change your life in significant ways. While just about any injury can result from a slip and fall, some occur more than others. Bone fractures One of the worst things you can do when...
How to protect your child from a seatback collapse
If you are a parent, the young ones in your family are the most precious cargo you ever carry in your car, truck or SUV. For that reason, you must always use a size-appropriate car seat or booster seat until your children are big enough to be compatible with your...
Women 3 times as likely as men to face workplace sex harassment
Workplace sexual harassment affects both men and women in New York and across the United States. Yet, women have long faced higher rates of on-the-job sexual harassment than men. While sexual harassment has the capacity to impact a victim’s professional performance...
More than 95% of hip fractures caused by falls
A broken hip has the potential to impact many areas of an individual’s life, and the vast majority of today’s hip fractures result from falls. Many hip fractures that occur across New York and the nation wind up requiring surgery, and the costs associated with such...