Monthly Archives: November 2022
The Perils of Elder Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes
Placing a loved one in a care facility is a difficult decision. Many families agonize over selecting the right long-term care home, but options are often limited. Unfortunately, underqualified and overworked staff members often neglect vulnerable patients. Sudden personality changes, bedsores, pneumonia, and weight loss are all signs of nursing home abuse on Long… Read More »
Distracted Driving a Leading Contributor to Motor Vehicle Collisions
The CDC reports that distracted driving contributes to almost one in five motor vehicle collisions and is a leading cause of pedestrian deaths. Over 50% of teenage drivers reported texting and emailing while driving, one of the main factors contributing to distracting driving accidents on Long Island. Though most drivers will deny being distracted… Read More »
How to Obtain Damages After a Construction Site Injury
According to OSHA, nearly 5,000 workers died in job-site accidents in 2020. Almost half of all deaths occurred nationwide in the construction, material moving, and extraction industries. However, New York reports a higher percentage of deaths in the construction industry. These statistics do not account for the serious and often career-ending injuries suffered by… Read More »
