How New York Labor Laws Protect Injured Workers
Every state has very specific labor laws. They govern how employers can treat and interact with employees. It is important to know that these laws are in place to ensure employees are safe on the job. Even when they are in place, and a company works hard to ensure they are maintained, accidents can happen. […]
Valentine’s Day Injuries
Valentine’s Day…a day for flowers and chocolates, romance and surprises. But by surprises, we don’t mean surprise trips to the emergency room! Injuries sustained on Valentine’s Day can range from ordinary accidents to unexpected nightmares. When striving to go above and beyond to make your Valentine feel special this holiday, take a second to review […]
Winter Raises Fear of Fires
Thankfully fire officials reported there were no injuries in a fire early yesterday that damaged a home in Port Jefferson Station. It took members of the Terryville Fire Department and firefighters from four other jurisdictions to bring the blaze under control, fire officials said. Recently, local news stations have been flooded with reports of house […]
Siler & Ingber Support Heart Health Month
Every day, almost 2,200 American die from cardiovascular disease- that’s an average of one death every 40 seconds. To inspire Americans to focus on their heart health, the American Heart Association has named February American Heart Month, and Siler & Ingber, LLP could not be more proud to support the cause. To kick off the […]
Drowsy Driving: An Underrated Danger
When you ask someone what the most dangerous actions behind the wheel are, they’re likely to give you an answer from a short list: texting, using a cell phone, or driving drunk or under the influence of drugs. They might be aware that eating and drinking while driving is also a problem, or even that […]
Top 10 Most Dangerous Toys of 2017
The holiday shopping season is in full swing! With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, it’s possible your closets are filling up quick with bargain priced gifts and surprises. As essential as it is to snag a great deal on gifts this time of year, it’s also important to make sure you are buying […]
Beware of These Popular Hazards on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the ultimate celebration of comfort food, football games, and joyful reunions among families and friends. With so much to look forward to this holiday season, safety and caution can often fall to the waist side, allowing for unnecessary hazards to ruin cheerful traditions. Though the blessed day of Christmas has gained the #1 […]
New York Hospitals Ranked Among the Worst for Patient Safety
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Naturally, keeping this statistic in mind, New York patients are looking for the highest quality medical care they can find. But how do you know which medical centers focus on patient safety and which ones fall short of the quality standard? As […]
The Most Dangerous Jobs in New York
All jobs include some risk of injury, even if it’s very small. In most years, there are very few occupations in which no one suffers a serious or fatal injury, regardless of how safe that job might seem. You probably won’t raise an eyebrow to hear that, across the United States, more than 900 people […]
The Consequences of Video and Live Streaming Abuse
Live streaming on social media outlets such as Facebook and Instagram have been all the rage since their release back in 2015. Participants are able to share videos of concerts, events, and funny anecdotes in real time instantly with family and friends, without the hassle of a separate uploading process. What was not the intention […]