Do you know the top four causes of construction site fatalities? Unfortunately, these causes come up frequently in wrongful death cases on construction or demolition sites. These are serious risks, and negligence could lead to death. Even if the event is not fatal, it...
As a construction worker, you probably regularly work in and around trenches. After all, trenches are common on construction sites, as they allow crews to build foundations, install plumbing fixtures and pipes, run electrical wires and perform other essential tasks....
Distractions can turn the best drivers into immediate hazards. Improving your vigilance can help you protect yourself and the people around you. Familiarizing yourself with strategies to reduce distraction will help you avoid becoming a part of the problem. Scan the...
Confronting your doctor about concerns you have might feel uncomfortable. You may feel as though you lack the qualifications to suggest your diagnosis or treatment lacks validity. However, advocating for your health is a critical part of protecting yourself from...
Sustaining a serious injury by falling from a ladder on a construction site is an unfortunately easy thing to happen. According to Construction Executive, a worker only has to fall from a height of 7.5 feet to end up in the hospital. Just one ladder fall can add up to...
When visiting a doctor and describing the symptoms that motivated your appointment, a duty of care exists to discover their source. Personal biases, however, may influence a physician to ignore a patient’s complaints. A delay in receiving a medical diagnosis could...
To improve your health, your doctor recommended a medical procedure. Understandably, you may feel nervous and want to do everything possible to protect yourself and your health. After all, you do not want to become a cautionary tale about medical malpractice. The...
In the time after you begin to take prescribed medicine, you may start to realize that the dosage or even the kind of medicine itself is wrong. Medical malpractice comes in all forms, and doctors or medical professionals are often the sources of medication errors....
If you suffered a construction accident recently, you may wonder if you did everything to prevent the mishap. Should you blame your employer for the lack of safety measures? American Society of Safety Professionals explores vital safety matters for construction sites....
Obviously, you know that traffic around New York is always busy, and even more so during the typical workday. In fact, an accident while you were driving or riding in a vehicle owned by your employer might not surprise you. It also would not be unheard of if you...
