One of the key terms in a disability case, under the updated guidelines proposal made in 2017, is “maximum medical improvement.” What does this mean and how does it impact the case? Essentially, medical professionals will be consulted early in the case to determine how…
You may have heard people talk about the construction industry and the infamous “fatal four.” These are the four ways that workers are most often injured and killed on the job. They’ve earned their reputation over the years due to consistent involvement, despite changes to…
Stories of nursing home abuse are horrible, but everyone hopes that it is not common. People across New York State place their trust in nursing homes, having faith that their aging parents will be safe. New findings show that nursing home abuse may be worse…
A young woman died in a fiery accident in New York. Her body was found in the car after firefighters put out the flames, an inferno that engulfed the entire vehicle. The woman was a passenger in that car. The driver, a man in his…
The holidays are a wonderful time of the year — but it can be a parent’s worst nightmare when they have to bring small children with them to the mall and struggle through the crowds with a toddler or two in tow. While individual stores…
When you leave for work in the morning, you fully expect to come home that night. You’re just watching the clock and counting down the hours until you can return to a warm home, a family and a fulfilling dinner after a good day’s work.…
In many ways, slip-and-fall accidents are easy to avoid if the proper steps are taken. At the same time, these accidents remain very common, and part of the reason is simply that people don’t always know why they happen or how to prevent them. They…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration checks companies for numerous violations, from exposure to hazardous chemicals to unsafe working conditions and much more. Over and over, though, OSHA comes up with the same violation at the top of the list. It’s simple: Workers don’t use…
A white Ford Escape in New York started backing up in the parking lot outside of a laundromat. Rather than stopping in those parking spaces in front of the building, though, it slammed right through the glass window and plowed on inside. Six people were…
You’ve probably read news stories about distracted driving laws. You’ve likely seen commercials designed to raise awareness of the risks. What you’re wondering is if these measures even work? Don’t people already know that texting and driving is dangerous, for example? Is seeing a commercial…
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