Commercial vehicle inspectors ordered almost 12,000 semi-tractor trailers out of service between June 5 and June 7 during the annual International Roadcheck safety initiative organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and taking place in New York and across North America. Inspectors also removed 2,664 drivers from duty during the 72-hour safety blitz according...
Month: September 2018
Who is responsible for unsafe conditions in apartment buildings?
About 19 million people live in the larger New York City metropolitan area. Of that population, 69 percent are renters. For most New Yorkers, apartment living is a way of life.
As an apartment dweller, you may wonder what your landlord’s duty is to maintain the property. The state of New York has...
Noticing signs of elder abuse and neglect
The last thing you want is to see a loved one hurt or mistreated, particularly by those entrusted with their care. Too often there are cases of abuse and neglect or the elderly by caretakers, nursing home employees and other residents of a care facility.
As the loved one of an elderly person, your attention...
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Electrical defect risks lead Toyota to recall certain hybrids
There are many product malfunctions that can put individuals at risk for serious harm. Among these are electrical defects. Such defects can lead to fires or other accidents that could expose individuals to injuries and significant property damage. Burns and electrical shocks are among the common injuries connected to such defects. Product liability attorneys...