As the winter weather draws near, icy and snowy conditions turn sidewalks, driveways and building entrances into hazardous slipping zones. New York homeowners and business owners alike have a legal obligation to shovel, salt and clear away ice and snow that can pose a...
Bullying is a serious problem in American schools and one that has to be reacted to in the right way. When a child is being bullied, it's very hard on them. They may struggle with school work and develop anxiety or depression. Worst of all, those children may suffer...
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and as such, it's important to talk about the ways you can help protect your child against bullying and address bullying when it becomes a serious problem. Bullying is difficult for children. Unlike in the past, bullying...
If you work as an equipment operator on a construction site in Brooklyn, you probably already know how dangerous your job is. From malfunctioning equipment to uncleared work areas and tight deadlines, it can be easy for things to go wrong on a job site. Due to the...
No matter who you are, you deserve to have your health looked after if you're involved in a car crash. Whether you're a citizen or an immigrant, it's your right to pursue a claim if you get hurt because of another person's actions. If you are involved in a car crash,...
Police have the right to use their own discretion to some extent when making an arrest. For example, if a person tries to resist an arrest, they can use force to ensure that the person does not get away. The perceived risk of the situation should influence the amount...
Schools in New York are required to have policies in place that cover bullying and what to do if there are bullying concerns in their school system. New York strictly defines bullying as harassment or actions that create a hostile environment through the use of...
Imagine driving through Brooklyn, minding your own business and simply trying to make it to work with enough time to grab an extra coffee from the vendor across the street before you clock in. Unfortunately, things literally go sideways when another driver runs a red...
Medical malpractice is a problem in the hospitals and clinics around the United States. It can be serious enough to cause fatalities or complications that leave patients in pain and struggling with their conditions. While some errors are not intentional, the reality...
If you are an immigrant living in New York and working in construction, you may be worried about your ability to exert your legal rights. It is common for undocumented immigrants to worry about getting involved with legal issues because they fear deportation. However,...
