The penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI) are, understandably, quite steep. If you're convicted of a DWI charge, you face everything from fines and higher insurance costs to a lost license, probation or even jail time. A conviction could also result in you...
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Meatpacker worker injuries declined in 2019
Data published by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) late last month shows that the meatpacking industry recorded its lowest workplace injury rate of all times in 2019. The non-fatal injury rate was four per 100 workers last year, a...
Watch out for whiplash after a car crash
Some injuries that you could sustain in a car crash are evident straight away. If you break your foot on the pedal, you will notice as soon as you try to stand up. If you crack a rib on the steering wheel, you will feel immediate pain. Other injuries, however, may...
Beware the “Fatal 4” when working on a construction site
Despite what you see in the movies, the biggest danger when constructing New York skyscrapers is not being trampled by King Kong or Godzilla. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that over half of all fatal accidents on construction sites...
Injured your back at work? Don’t settle your workers’ compensation claim too early
If you have ever hurt your back, you will know how much it can affect your ability to do everyday tasks. Reaching down to pick up something, sitting down or standing up can all become painful or impossible. How frequent are back injuries at work? Back injuries are...
Making these mistakes might impact your car accident settlement
There isn’t only one way to recuperate after a car accident. But since it involves a little work and decision-making, there can naturally be errors along the way. While the process is flexible in some areas, it’s important to understand what will happen if you...
Reduced teen auto accident deaths credited to distracted driving laws
If you are wondering if anti-distracted driving laws in New York and across the country are having any effect, here is some good news. A massive study of national auto accident data has revealed that teenage deaths in crashes have dropped by one-third since 2017. By...
Partially at fault for the accident? You may still collect…
Whether you were in a car accident, suffered injuries while working or you were hurt on another’s property, seeking full compensation for losses is not always an easy endeavor. There are details unique to every accident that could serve to impact the results of a...
Filing car accident reports
Car accidents in big cities are incredibly common and New York City is not the exception. There are plenty of car accidents that take place in the city and several people who are unfortunately involved have no idea how to file a motor vehicle report. It is important...
Pi: to settle or not settle
There are many questions that arise after a person has suffered an injury due to someone’s negligence and in most scenarios, it is very hard to figure out what to do. For many, if the damages are greater than they expected, a plausible choice is to sue the negligent...