One way that car accidents happen is when people drive the wrong direction on the interstate. This is different from an accident on a two-lane road, where someone may simply drift over the center line during a moment of distraction. This type of driver, on the...
Portable ladders account for many falls each year, but they are often an important piece of equipment used in many different professions. If you use one in the course of your work, it is essential that you make sure you understand how to do so safely. The Occupational...
Eating behind the wheel may save time for drivers in a rush, but it also represents a significant distraction that could put drivers and vehicles sharing the road with them in danger. When eyes are off the road, and the driver is focused on sustenance, serious...
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...
