The Hidden Danger of Restaurants
Whether you work behind the scenes in the kitchen or you’re having a nice dinner out with your family, restaurants have always been places where people can come together and enjoy a good meal. However, making your medium-rare steak or cup of clam chowder takes many steps to prevent injuries in the kitchen, and injuries Read More
When Bicycle Couriers Get Hurt in New York City
Being a bike courier is a popular job in big cities like New York, where packages, food, and other items are on a tight delivery schedule. Also, being able to avoid street traffic is a huge advantage for bikers. But it comes with its own set of dangers as well, especially on the streets of Read More
How Negligent or Inadequate Security Can Cause Harm at Public Events
Whether you’re catching a foul ball at Yankee Stadium or raging at a Bruce Springsteen concert, when you go out to an event, you trust that you’re in a controlled and safe environment. However, that is not always the case. When security at these events is lax, the potential for injuries increases. Venues have a Read More
What Injuries Can Commuters Suffer?
Although New York can boast about its massive transportation system with many options that allow its inhabitants to get around with ease, the commute in the Big Apple is still frustrating. And the commute is not only regarded as a waste of time for some people, but it can also be potentially hazardous. From slip-and-fall Read More
What Is “Uninsured Motorist” and “Underinsured Motorist” Coverage?
If you live in New York State, your auto insurance policy is required to contain both “uninsured motorist” coverage and “underinsured” motorist coverage (also referred to as UM/UIM coverage). Since you have no choice about carrying such coverage, you may not be fully aware of how these types of insurance can serve you. Here are Read More
What Is the July Effect – and Will It Affect Me?
When physicians take the symbolic Hippocratic Oath, they vow to heal those who seek their help. Most medical students are also taught very early on the famous Latin phrase, “primum non nocere,” which translates to, “First do no harm.” Medical schools place importance on the patient’s health first. But before doctors gain real-world experience, they Read More
After a Hotel Slip-and-Fall, Can You Sue?
Vacations are supposed to be a time of fun, excitement, and most of all, relaxation. When you’re in a hotel, you expect hotel management to look out for your welfare. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. One of the biggest risks at a hotel is a slip-and-fall accident. One Texas woman has been awarded Read More
How Construction Can Harm Pedestrians
Living in a big city comes with its pros and cons. One of the biggest cons, besides the heavy traffic and noise, is the never-ending construction taking place. Big cities are constantly developing to accommodate more and more people. From high-rises to shopping plazas, new construction is always just around the corner from you. Whether Read More
Medication Errors Can Mean Tragedy
We tend to think of medication as life-saving, but it can also be life-ending. When doctors make mistakes and give patients a wrong dose of medication, too much medication, or a deadly combination of drugs, patients end up suffering greatly – sometimes, even dying. This was what happened in the tragic and senseless case of Read More
