Employers in all industries in New York and elsewhere are responsible for the health and safety of employees. However, almost two-thirds of workers fail to use protective eyewear in jobs that pose eye injury risks, including the possibility of blindness, because it is...
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Justice In Your Favor
Month: April 2018
Drug charges: Suspect arrested after alleged client’s overdose
It is essential for New York residents to know and understand their legal rights whenever they are suspected of or accused of criminal conduct. For example, what is said and done at the time of an arrest on drug charges could be vital when the case goes to court....
Common construction worksite injuries
Construction workers are at risk for many kinds of injuries on worksites. From falls to equipment related accidents, many serious injuries can be the result of safety standards or improper training. Unfortunately, many employers do not give injured construction...
Safety practices can lower construction industry injury rate
New York construction workers probably already know that their employers can help make job sites safer. However, they may not be aware of just how effective preventative safety measures can be. Analysts at Associated Builders and Construction, a trade association, say...
Drunk driving charges: Can field sobriety tests be challenged?
Drivers who are pulled over on suspicion of DUI in New York are often subjected to field sobriety tests. This is one method for law enforcement to determine whether drunk driving charges can be filed. Several potential challenges exist to use as a defense...
“Fatal Four” cause most deadly construction workers’ accidents
In the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's ongoing quest to improve workplace safety, the agency runs awareness campaigns to remind employers in New York and elsewhere of their responsibilities to protect the health and safety of their employees. The Focus...
Why self-driving cars are still the future
New York residents may have heard about the recent fatal crashes involving Tesla and Uber vehicles. In the Tesla accident, which occurred when the vehicle was on Autopilot, the driver allegedly received several warnings to place his hands on the wheel prior to the...
DUI preliminary hearings: what one needs to know
If one has been arrested and charged with a DUI in New York, one will have to decide whether to plead guilty or not guilty to the charges against during arraignment. If one pleads guilty, the judge will likely sentence at the arraignment, as it is the last time in...
Workplace safety: Flame-resistant clothing crucial in oil industry
New York workers who earn their income in the oil and gas industry may become somewhat complacent -- especially after long service. However, this is one industry in which workplace safety must always remain a priority. Fires and explosions can erupt in the blink of an...
Text messages sent before overdose lead to drug charges
Understandably, being accused of criminal activities can cause anxiety and concern. Anyone in New York in such a situation will likely explore his or her defense options. That is likely the focus of a 24-year-old Buffalo man who is facing drug charges, including...