For drivers in New York, getting behind the wheel can sometimes have unexpected consequences, especially as a result of a car accident. Auto collisions can lead to serious personal injuries and even fatalities on the roadways, and working to reduce the dangers on...
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Month: March 2018
Can my employer’s workers’ compensation insurer deny my claim?
Workers' compensation coverage in New York is close to universal. The law regarding this no-fault insurance requires that employers provide it. By virtue of the law, workers who get hurt on the job are supposed to have assurance that the immediate medical care they...
More than wear & tear: Repetitive strain injuries at work
Workplace injuries are not always the catastrophic accidents that make headlines. In many cases the injury stems from a lifetime of repeated motions.For workers facing increasing aches and pains, the problem could actually be a repetitive strain injury (RSI). These...
How hotels can preserve guest safety
Hotels owners in New York must balance providing a friendly atmosphere with ensuring the safety of guests. This may be done in part by making sure that room keys are only given to registered visitors. Security should also do its part to ensure that only guests have...
How are larceny, robbery and burglary different?
Many people use larceny, burglary and robbery interchangeably when describing crimes of theft. However, in the world of criminal justice, there are significant differences between each of these terms. Each theft crime has its own set of elements that prosecutors must...
Companies who built collapsed bridge have problematic histories
New Yorkers might have heard about the deadly pedestrian bridge collapse that happened in Florida on March 15. The bridge, which had just been installed on March 10, suddenly collapsed, crushing at least eight cars and killing at least six people. Authorities believe...
Soft tissue injuries and their symptoms
New York residents who have been in a car accident should know that soft tissue injuries often result from them. Even more importantly, they can be hard for physicians to detect as they do not appear on X-rays, and their symptoms can appear days after an accident,...
Drunk driving defense strategies can protect your rights
A drunk driving charge is a serious legal matter that should not be underestimated. Though the outcomes of drunk driving cases can vary greatly based upon the facts that led to the arrest and the criminal histories of the arrested parties, any person who has been...