On Halloween 2019, New York City’s medical examiner ruled that a pedestrian died from head injury complications. A cyclist struck a 60-year-old man who stood in a protected bicycle lane at 23rd Street and Sixth Avenue. The pedestrian slammed his head against the pavement, causing the complications from a blunt head injury that led to […]
Americans have always struggled to balance the interests of businesses with the safety of citizens. Between the founding of the United States and the mid-19th century, American law recognized the principle of caveat emptor, or “buyer beware.” Under this principle, the consumer must make sure he or she is not using or consuming dangerous products […]
With a population of over 8 million people, New York City and the surrounding areas see a great number of semi-trucks driving through to deliver supplies. Unfortunately, New York truck drivers often face incredibly challenging working conditions that can cause serious truck accidents. Many commercial truck drivers are independent contractors and only receive payment when […]
