Worker Death Cases: Is OSHA Giving Too Many Penalty Reductions in These Cases?
Employers need oversight and monitoring in order to ensure that they comply with all safety laws and regulations designed to protect their workers. Unfortunately, state and federal agencies which have been charged with the task of conducting investigations and imposing penalties, are understaffed. This means investigations into worksites very rarely happen, so many employers don’t […]
NEW YORK: Linda Lewis, Grandmother of 6-year-old Boy Injured By Exploding Galaxy Note 7, Tells Press Her Story
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (September 12, 2016) – A six-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after the Galaxy Note 7 phone that he was holding caught fire in his hands, according to ABC News. Authorities have been able to identify the grandmother of the six-year-old boy that was injured as Linda Lewis. The accident happened […]
Putting a Human Face on Drowsy Driving Accidents
Drowsy driving is one of the most dangerous things that a motorist can do, but it is also a very common behavior. Almost everyone has gotten tired behind the wheel at some point and kept on driving. Most people underestimate the risk of making this choice, thinking they will be fine when they could end […]
MIDDLE ISLAND: Melanie Lyons And Family Nearly Killed After Home Generator Gives Off Carbon Monoxide
FAMILY RECOVERING AFTER ACCIDENT THAT ALMOST ENDED IN TRAGEDY MIDDLE ISLAND, NEW YORK (September 9, 2016) – A woman and her entire family were nearly killed after a generator gave off carbon monoxide in her home, according to CBS New. Authorities have been able to identify the woman that was nearly killed as Melanie Lyons. Melanie Lyons and her family […]
10 Signs That a Senior May Be an Unsafe Driver
The skills that someone needs to be a good driver tend to deteriorate as people get older. As a result, there is a significant reason to be concerned about senior drivers. Older motorists may not be able to stay safe while operating their vehicles. They could endanger themselves and others. If a senior driver causes […]
Car Accidents Stemming From Pokémon Go Are Happening All Across the U.S.
Pokémon Go is the latest craze and it has taken the world by storm. Unfortunately, this popular cell phone game is one that needs to be played out in the world- which means that people are getting behind the wheel and driving while they are focused on their phones. These Pokémon Go players are taking […]
How Gender Can Affect Compensation for Workplace Injuries
When an employee sustains an on-the-job injury, the employee isn’t typically allowed to file a lawsuit against his or her employer. Instead, the employee makes a workers’ comp claim, often with the help of a New York workers’ compensation law firm. Provided the workers’ comp insurer accepts that the injury is actually work-related, the victim […]
HAUPPAUGE: Anthony Capogna Killed In Forklift Accident at Nature’s Answer After Falling 10 Feet And Sustaining Head Injury
POLICE IDENTIFY VICTIM OF FATAL FORKLIFT ACCIDENT HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK (September 6, 2016) – A 64-year-old man died in a tragic work accident after falling off of a forklift and sustaining a head injury at Nature’s Answer on85 Commerce Dr, according to Patch.com. Authorities have been able to identify the man that died as Anthony Capogna. Police are […]
Tour Bus Accident Results in Injuries
Tour buses are a common site in New York City, especially in popular destinations like Central Park which most visitors enjoy exploring. Unfortunately, recent tour attendees found themselves in the middle of a dangerous situation instead of just enjoying their day at the park. The double decker tour bus that they were riding on became […]
Four Injured After Crane Collapses on the Tappan Zee
In April of 2013, construction began on a new Tappan Zee Bridge. The construction project was long awaited, as there has been more than 10 years of debate before breaking ground. The new bridge will be just a few yards away from the old bridge, and it will span eight lanes. Construction is slated to […]