Dealing with law enforcement should not make anybody fear that their life is in danger. Too often, though, this is exactly what happens — and suspicions that you may be in danger turn out to be correct. Policing methods have been the subject of much media attention in...
Back injuries are quite common in just about every workplace. You don't have to work in construction or some other industry that has you moving around a lot to suffer a back injury. Simply sitting in front of a computer for too long can lead to back problems. Let's...
Just because a loved one has been sentenced to prison for a crime doesn't mean that they lose their rights. One of the rights they are still entitled to is the receipt of medical care. If you believe that your loved one is not receiving the medical care they deserve...
Police misconduct is nothing new in New York. There have been stories in the news for decades about issues with police officers related to brutality, corruption and other issues. Victims of this misconduct often don't know how they can fight back without fear of...
Numerous headlines have popped up in recent months where individuals call law enforcement on black and Hispanic individuals waiting at Starbucks or having a barbecue. This has led to pressure from people all over the country to "decriminalize blackness" and allow...
When you go to work at a construction site in New York, do you have to work on scaffolding? If so, you likely know what safety equipment you need in order to be allowed on the scaffolding. But, do you know the other safety procedures that need to be followed in order...
Evidence plays an important role in criminal cases all across New York. When there is enough legitimate evidence present in a case, it can help convict a suspect of a crime. When there isn't enough evidence, the jury might return a not guilty verdict. There are four...
If you work construction in New York, you could be inhaling asbestos fibers every day without realizing it. Asbestos is a mineral used in a wide array of industrial and consumer products. The fact that it has outstanding insulating abilities, as well as resistance to...
In another case of a police officer using excessive force against an unarmed black man, video evidence shows an officer using a taser against a man sitting on the ground. The video, which is available on Facebook, has amassed millions of views. In an upsetting turn of...
Civil rights are rights that every person has in New York and the rest of the country. These rights protect you from various forms of discrimination, including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, false arrest and more. When your civil rights are violated, you need...