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Hit by a Distracted Driver? 8 Must Do Tips To Build A Solid Case

By Andrew Levine

We’ve all rolled our eyes as fellow commuters eat their breakfast, program the GPS or hold a cell phone to their ear as they barrel down the expressway. But what can you do when their inattention involves you in an accident and causes you injury? And how can expert personal injury lawyers help you? April…

10 Steps To Take After A Slip & Fall Accident

By Howard Raphaelson

No one leaves his or her home in the morning expecting to have a slip and fall accident. When an accident does occur, it may leave you feeling confused and upset. You feel uncertain about who is at fault and what to do next. If you intend to file a personal injury lawsuit against the…

Reducing Elder Abuse In New York With Proper Screening

By Andrew Levine

Nursing homes have been around for centuries helping families with convenient services for the care of elderly relatives. However, they are getting more and more notorious for scandals involving various forms of abuse. In fact, the trend is so shockingly prevalent with about 10% of the elderly in the United States reporting that they suffered…

Workplace Safety: Understanding & Responding To Critical Workplace Hazards

By Andrew Levine

The workplace is a dangerous environment for nearly 20 million working-age adults each year, and fatal for more than 5,000 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For every 100 people putting in those long hours, nearly 5 will experience an injury which requires medical treatment.1 You might be surprised to hear that working with lumber…