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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 early 20s, has been charged with leaving the scene of the crash and negligent homicide,…
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 and mall management are legally responsible for providing a safe environment for shoppers, there are…
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. Statistics show that, for 18 construction workers who leave home with those same plans every…
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 don’t get as much media attention as other accidents. With that in mind, here are…
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 proper fall protection gear. In some cases, this refers to the workers themselves. Many who…
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 injured in the event. Police said that a number of them were pinned by the…
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 really going to change their habits? It often feels like they know the risks already;…
With Labor Day weekend upon us, it is a good opportunity to revisit the importance of safety on the roads. The National Safety Council reports that 2.5 million rear end collisions occur each year, making them the most frequent accident on U.S. roads. Damages from fender benders may seem minute, but they are actually quite expensive. Americans typically spend $164…
Excessive force is one of those legal terms that is hard to pin down exactly. It is not a measurable number. And how it is determined varies widely from court to court and case to case. But we recognize it when it happens to us, right? Was the amount of force justified? Excessive force occurs when police cross the line…
Body: You never want to have to place your loved one in a nursing home, but sometimes you have to. You do your best to make them comfortable and happy. As people age, they are more likely to need care around the clock. A nursing home may be the solution. You worry about your loved one while they are in…