One of the beauties of the American judicial system is that no one is above the law, no one too royal or company too big to be beyond the threat of a lawsuit if they cause an individual harm. Unfortunately, when a private individual suffers harm because of a major...
Month: September 2017
Negligent drivers often cause car accidents
It is always crucial for drivers to remain aware of their surroundings. When motorists fail to do so, car accidents can easily occur. Often, accidents that result from negligence cause serious injuries or even fatalities. A husband and wife were recently killed in New...
Police disciplinary trials and their delay tactics – Part 2
Police department disciplinary trials can often have seemingly endless delays. Many people that attempt to seek justice for suffering from police brutality or other forms of misconduct can wait years before the trial even sees the inside of departmental courtroom....
Police disciplinary trials and their delay tactics – Part 1
Almost two years ago, a New York police officer mistook a former tennis star for a suspected criminal and tackled the innocent man to the ground. The injured man has gone through a rollercoaster of trial reschedules in order to see the officer answer for his...
Ladder safety tips for construction workers
In the construction industry the use of ladders is extremely common. Workers use ladders for many reasons, such as to reach the roof of a building. While there is nothing wrong with using a ladder, here's what every construction worker should remember -- it sounds...
City bus and tour bus collide in Queens, three killed and dozens injured
At least three people are confirmed dead and dozens injured after a city bus and private charter bus collided early Monday in Queens. What happened? The two buses collided around 6:15am at Main Street and Northern Boulevard in the Flushing neighborhood. The busy...
Fatalities may result from construction accidents
New York workers in occupations requiring physical labor risk potential injuries more often than those in other areas of work. Construction accidents in particular regularly lead to serious injuries and sometimes even fatalities. An employee in another state was...
New York car accidents: multiple pedestrians injured in crash
Though illegal, some drivers choose to attempt to drive when intoxicated. This is never a wise decision as it often leads to car accidents that may cause serious injuries for anyone involved. Several pedestrians are lucky to be alive after being injured by an alleged...
New York construction accidents sometimes result in fatalities
Injuries on the job can sometimes happen in unexpected ways. Rather than resulting from lack of safety precautions, many construction accidents in New York and across the country occur due to a simple mistake or perhaps equipment failure. A contractor was recently...