According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), nearly 5,000 pedestrians die annually in accidents involving motor vehicles. While there are many possible causes of a pedestrian accident, negligence can be found on the part of either the driver of the vehicle or the pedestrian him or herself. A pedestrian, however, is much more vulnerable than the driver of …

If you are suffering from a health condition that interferes with your ability to work, you may have been thinking of filing a disability claim in New York. There are many different types of conditions that may qualify an individual for disability payments and a number of these are listed in a list of impairments entitled, “Disability Evaluation Under Social …

Many types of work environments have dangers that are inherent to them simply because of the nature of the work. One example is the construction industry, but others can involve manufacturing processes or even healthcare. No matter what kind of work you do, it is possible to become injured in an accident while at work. Employers are legally obligated to …

In the workplace, discrimination means the unfair treatment of an employee based on race, gender, creed, national origin, disability, age or similar. This unfair treatment can include things like work privileges or breaks, time off, work terms and conditions, or type and difficulty of assignments. Discrimination may also affect pay, hiring and firing, promotion, or quality and length of training. …

Those who ride motorcycles love the feel of the wind on their faces as they travel through areas of great natural beauty. Even though traveling by motorcycle gives the rider a feeling of freedom and joy, a motorcycle leaves this rider much more vulnerable to accident injuries than does a vehicle like a car or truck. With no outer body …