We often think of bullying as something that happens in the schoolyard, something that kids tend to work out between themselves. However, with advances in technology, bullying is not something that takes place only in the schoolyard. It follows our children home,...
Month: March 2017
Tall bridges often scenes of construction accidents in New York
Of all the types of construction work in existence today, working on tall bridges and/or skyscrapers likely ranks highest where personal safety risks are concerned. Construction accidents frequently occur, resulting in serious injuries and sometimes fatalities to New...
Failure to fulfill standard of care may be medical malpractice
When a patient goes to a New York hospital, it is expected that any doctor, nurse or practitioner providing care will act in accordance with accepted safety standards. One only has to review the latest data regarding medical malpractice statistics to realize there are...
Speed plus recklessness often equals car accidents
New York City is a hub for a wide variety of activities, and people are often in a rush to get where they want to go. Unfortunately, if they happen to be behind the wheels of their vehicles at the time, they can be menaces to those who share the road. Many serious car...
Many slip-and-fall accidents involve ladders
Homeowners, painters, construction workers and others in New York often have occasions to use ladders. These useful tools come in various sizes and weights, some able to be extended to towering heights. Slip-and-fall accidents often occur, resulting in severe...
Holding doctors responsible for birth injuries
The birth of your baby was supposed to be the most joyous day of your life. Instead, it was a day filled with fear and grief over a birth injury your baby suffered. You trusted the doctor, nurses and medical team to care for you and your unborn baby and provide a...
Construction workers can be injured in many types of accidents
As a construction worker, you must always realize one thing to be true: An accident could occur at any time. Even though you and your coworkers, along with your employer, take steps to avoid trouble on the job site, there is no guarantee that nothing untoward will...