Safeguarding Autumn’s Workforce: Common Hazards and Legal Rights for Seasonal Employees

In autumn, pumpkin patches, apple orchards, and fall festivals come alive, drawing crowds eager to celebrate the season. Behind the scenes, however, a dedicated workforce of seasonal employees are making these experiences possible. These seasonal jobs bring valuable opportunities, but they also carry real risks that can easily be missed.
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Daylight Saving Time: How the Time Change Impacts Accident Rates and What You Can Do to Stay Safe

As the leaves turn and the days grow shorter, many of us prepare for the annual ritual of setting our clocks back for Daylight Saving Time (DST). Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2nd, at 2:00 a.m., when clocks “fall back” one hour. While this extra hour of sleep
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Back-to-School Safety: Preventing Accidents for Kids and Teens

Back-to-school season is an exciting time for families across New York and the tri-state area, filled with new beginnings. But as students return to classrooms, ride buses, and fill playgrounds, it’s important to remember that this time of year also brings unique safety challenges for kids and teens. For over
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What if My Child is Injured as a Pedestrian?

As the school year begins and children return to bustling city streets, crosswalks, and bus stops, parents across New York City face a sobering reality: Pedestrian accidents involving children are all too common. The chaos of morning drop-offs and afternoon dismissals, combined with distracted drivers and crowded intersections, can create
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Who’s Liable for a Dog Bite in a No-Leash Area?

Dog bites can be traumatic, resulting in physical injuries, emotional distress, and significant financial burdens. For residents of New York and the tri-state area, understanding liability in dog bite cases is crucial—especially when an incident occurs in a no-leash area. At Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson, we’ve been helping personal injury
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