Year: 2024
Is your employer responsible for a co-worker’s online harassment?
Many people don’t realize that employers’ responsibility for preventing workplace harassment and discrimination actually extends beyond the workplace. With people being increasingly accessible online, for example, it’s not enough to protect employees from this behavior while they’re at work or a work-related event regardless of where or when it occurs. Courts have determined that social […]
read more3 types of charges people may face due to prescription medication concerns
Prescription medication is legally accessible only via the formal recommendations of licensed medical professionals. Controlled substances ranging from pain relievers to psychiatric drugs may offer medical benefits when properly administered but also pose human health risks in some cases. Some medications are dangerous if people mix them with other drugs or alcohol. There are also […]
read moreWhy are drivers in New York so distracted?
Millions of people drive in New York every day. Thankfully, the majority of individuals don’t get into accidents, but crashes do happen. One of the most common causes of road traffic collisions in New York is distractions. Why are drivers so distracted? Stress as a form of distraction One surprising yet common form of distraction is “being […]
read moreSigns of whiplash after a car accident
Whiplash is a common injury that occurs as a result of car accidents. It happens when a person’s head is jerked in a forward then backward motion. Some describe it as the motion you see unfold when cracking a whip. When this happens, a neck’s ligaments and muscles are strained. Knowing the signs of whiplash after […]
read moreWhat constitutes excessive force during an arrest?
Most people instinctively want to avoid physical restraints. And, unfortunately, their instinctual response to an officer trying to place them in a police cruiser or put restraints around their wrists could potentially worsen the situation. Many police officers anticipate that the people they arrest may resist to some degree and usually maintain a firm grip […]
read moreWhat does “imminent danger” mean in self-defense?
Make no mistake, being accused of assaulting someone is a serious matter. Depending on the circumstances of the alleged assault, a conviction can lead to years in prison. Things could become even more complicated if the alleged assault resulted in loss of life. With so much on the line, it is in your best interest […]
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