Dangerous Building Facades
In December of 2019, a prominent architect was killed when a chunk of façade fell from a building in Manhattan. It came to light that the owners of the building knew for over a year …
ABA Calls on Government to Declare Lawyers Essential Workers
In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered that all non-essential workers in New York City stay home. Similar orders have been instituted in cities across the country. …
Use of Electronic Logging Devices by Truckers Can Prevent Accidents
Driving while drowsy is dangerous for everyone. However, it is especially dangerous when the driver of a large truck continues to drive while fatigued. The results can be deadly. Too frequently, drivers of large trucks …
Retailers Continued to Sell Recalled Products
A product recall is issued whenever it is discovered that a product is unsafe for consumers. This recall is initiated by the manufacturer of the product or by the government. When a product is recalled, …
Important Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall Accident
When you’ve been the victim of a slip and fall accident caused by someone else’s negligence, it can be a stressful and confusing time. You may not know what your next steps should be. However, …
Surprise Inspections on Construction Sites Help Prevent Worker Injuries
As construction worker injuries continue to rise in New York City, the city is taking steps to hold owners and contractors accountable for dangerous work sites. The city has developed a new SWAT team of …
Failure to Diagnose Preeclampsia
Pregnancy should be a joyful time for parents. However, pregnancy can also bring uncertainty and worry. What if medical issues arise? Pregnant mothers rely on their doctors to properly diagnose and treat any medical conditions …
Misdiagnosed Strokes
When a medical professional fails to properly diagnose a stroke in a patient, the consequences can be devastating. If a stroke is diagnosed in a timely manner, it may be treated to prevent damage to …
Injuries Caused by Emergency Room Understaffing
Traffic through emergency rooms in the United States has been on the rise. Americans visit the emergency room more than 140 million times a year. That’s 43 visits for every 100 Americans. Visits to the …
Will Shocking Billboards Prevent Pedestrian Injuries?
In December of 2019, as part of its Vision Zero initiative, New York City installed a number of shocking billboards in an effort to reduce pedestrian injuries. One of these billboards shows a car in …