As your school-age children get older, you will likely grant them increasing levels of autonomy regarding their daily lives. This will likely include getting to and from school every day. If your child is old enough to have a cellphone, you may feel comfortable...
Walking to work? Avoid a pedestrian accident
Pedestrians can be in much danger when they're on or near the roads. They have no real protection against injury if they're hit by a driver. Even at slower speeds, a person who is struck by a car could suffer serious injuries.To prevent pedestrian accidents, drivers...
3 tips for preventing nursing home injuries in Long Island
When you place a loved on in a nursing home, you may worry that they won't get the care they need. There are many injuries that they could suffer if they're not treated well in the facility.The good news for families is that nursing homes can be held liable if they...
Phone addiction creates crises on the roads
There is a very real consequence of so many people being connected through the internet and digital devices. That consequence is addiction.You probably know at least one person who can't be away from their phone at any time. They check it while driving, while parked,...
The fatal 4 in construction can take lives: Learn more
There are many construction hazards that people face, but there are four that are more serious and common than others. These are called the "fatal four."The fatal four hazards include falls, being caught in or between, getting electrocuted and being struck by objects....
Recognize nursing home injuries quickly to prevent further harm
No one wants to think about their loved one suffering a nursing home injury as a result of a staff member's negligence or intentional actions. Sadly, many people are harmed in nursing homes in New York and throughout the country. One of the most common causes is...
Elevator injuries are often due to negligence
Elevators are commonly used by the elderly and disabled in particular in order to transport between levels in a building. Elevators are generally perceived to be very safe forms of transport. They facilitate the use of wheelchairs when necessary, and they can be used...
School bus stop safety tips for parents and students
As a parent, it's important to discuss school bus stop safety with your children. Not only will this give you peace of mind, but it can also help prevent a serious accident that leads to injury or even death.Here are five of the most important school bus stop safety...
Boiler dangers: Defective boilers can lead to scalding burns
When you want to use hot water in your home, the goal is to make it hot enough to kill bacteria and to feel hot to the touch, but you don't want it so hot that it burns you. When the temperature gauges are not working correctly, it's possible that the water could...
Making a claim after your child is injured at school
When you send your child to school, you do so will the expectation that they will be kept safe from harm. All teachers and school workers should be trained on safety, and children should be monitored at all times. If your child became injured while at school, in...