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...
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“Never events” put patients at risk everywhere in the U.S.
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...
Getting workers’ compensation as an undocumented immigrant
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,...
Cyber-punks: When kids harass your child online
Bullying is something most children go through at one time or another. Children have to learn how to work together and get along despite differences, so there are bound to be conflicts along the way. Bullying can have detrimental effects, though, especially on...
Know the difference between fair and false imprisonment or arrest
A false arrest is a situation in which you allege that you were arrested without probable cause or without a court order. In a situation involving false arrest, you may be able to sue the police or the private security agents who held you without the right to do so....
3 types of bullying that you have to be aware of in America
Whether you're a citizen or you hail from another country, the reality is that everyone can be bullied. Children, in particular, are prone to being bullied. Schools do take steps to prevent bullying, but, often, they're not enough to stop the physical and emotional...
Knowledge of truck accidents can help keep you safe
No matter how hard you try to avoid commercial trucks, you'll always find yourself driving in close proximity to these large vehicles. As you know, this holds true both on city streets and highways. Even if you attempt to share the road with commercial trucks and keep...
4 common construction site dangers to watch for
As a construction worker, you are probably quite familiar with the dangers that you face at every work site. Working with scaffolding increases the risk of a fall. You have to worry about cave-ins when excavating or falling objects when your co-workers are doing work...
How to help a child who is being bullied at school
When children and teenagers are young and innocent, the sting of a bully's words and fists cut deep. Adults know how damaging and scarring these instances are because they can remember them for their entire lives. This is why it can be terrifying to learn that your...
Before you sue a large company, consider your options
Building a legal claim against a large company can seem like a daunting task, and this is perfectly reasonable. After all, this kind of lawsuit can yield significant compensation if you win, but reaching the finish line may take years of negotiating and legal...