Construction sites contain plenty of potential hazards. When it comes to safety, workers must always take the proper precautions to prevent accidents from happening to themselves and others. Site managers and supervisors must also ensure that proper safety practices...
Falls from scaffolding in New York are not only the most common cause of serious injury on construction sites, but they often result in many fatalities. New York statutes state that owners and contractors own the responsibility and liability for damages caused as a...
Whether you work as a truck driver, you drive a taxi or you find yourself behind the wheel at work for any reason, it is important to understand the risks you face on the road. Many workers lose their lives in job-related traffic crashes and far more sustain...
Car accidents can cause a wide range of effects. When you experience a head injury, these effects can sometimes be long-lasting. While it depends on the severity of the injury and the area of the brain affected, some people require lifelong treatment as a result of a...
Car accidents happen in the blink of an eye. And when they are serious, the crash scene can be quite chaotic. There may be onlookers, backed up traffic, ambulances and police; those involved in the accident can be hurt, scared and very confused. All of this activity...
Consuming alcohol slows reaction times and clouds judgement, making it dangerous for a person to drive any motor vehicle after drinking. Sadly, too many people seem unwilling to believe these realities as they continue to reach for their keys even when under the...
Reversing a vehicle can be both awkward and dangerous, as it is often difficult to see the area behind a car, truck or SUV completely. To keep pedestrians and others safe, federal law requires all new cars sold in the U.S. to have a backup camera. Backup cameras...
After a car accident, it is normal to feel scrambled and lost. But what do you do if your mind is still reeling from the impact and the other driver takes off down the road? You might feel tempted to give chase, but you should check your impulses and stay put. Not...
Nobody starts their day off wanting to deal with the aftermath of an automobile accident, but the situation becomes much more stressful if the other party involved in the incident drives off without a trace. Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents are distressingly...
Long Island workers like you deserve a work environment where you feel safe. You should have the ability to go to work and not worry for your health or face concerns about your own physical safety. In most cases, workplace rules and regulations help lower the...
