When a driver veers across the median and drifts into oncoming lanes, others nearby may have little to no time to react and steer to safety. When this occurs on a two-lane road, avoiding a potential disaster may prove nearly impossible and the outcome of an ensuing...
When you have entrusted your loved one's health and safety to a team of licensed care providers, you have the right to expect that they will offer quality care, in accordance with New York laws, as well as federal laws, and accepted safety standards of the industry....
Many construction workers may operate with and around machines such as drills and saws nearly every day and they might not be aware of the possible health hazards this can bring. Heavy-duty tools and machines can lead to prolonged exposure to vibration, which could...
In New York, if you have been involved in a car accident, it is important to take prompt action to protect your rights and ensure that you receive the benefits to which you are entitled. This includes submitting a No-Fault application (NF-2) to your insurance company...
Not surprisingly, virtually anything that diverts a driver’s attention off the task at hand can take a dire toll on one’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, distracted driving continues to play a significant role in many car accidents, despite...
Dash cam footage can be incredibly helpful for victims of car accidents in New York. Not only can it provide clear evidence of what happened in the moments leading up to a crash, but it can also help establish fault and determine liability. One of the biggest benefits...
Car accidents can cause all kinds of injuries. A concussion, for example, is a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), which could be considered a “serious injury” in New York State. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a concussion as a brain...
There could be numerous steps involved with treating a health condition and sometimes medications may play a significant role in this process. However, there may be some scenarios in which prescription medications may do little to help treat a condition, and with the...
When you've had a car accident in New York, your first impulse is probably to cooperate with the insurance adjusters. You should know that their job is to minimize payouts or close without paying claims. Here are 15 tactics insurance adjusters will use to try and...
If you are a New York construction worker, your employer no doubt provided thorough training before allowing you to carry out your duties on a job site. If your employer scheduled you to work at great heights, you may have undergone additional, specialized training....