In the course of your employment in New York, there are many ways that you could suffer an injury. Some injuries are minor, such as a stubbed toe or a paper cut. Others are more severe. There are also some that may seem severe but that turn out not to be too bad. An Achilles […]

As summer fades in New York and winter is just around the corner, the temperatures drop, and the leaves start to fall. For most drivers, each season brings a whole new set of risks and an adjustment period while they learn to avoid them. When drivers pay attention to the driving risks associated with fall, […]

As summer fades in New York and winter is just around the corner, the temperatures drop, and the leaves start to fall. For most drivers, each season brings a whole new set of risks and an adjustment period while they learn to avoid them. When drivers pay attention to the driving risks associated with fall, […]

Nurses in New York face a number of work hazards that occur at higher rates than workers in other industries typically experience. The number one on-the-job threat to nurses’ well-being, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, is overexertion. In the BLS study, 45.6% of the nonfatal nursing injury cases in […]

As the construction industry continues to expand in New York, more individuals are getting jobs as construction workers. These can be excellent jobs, but with the various dangers that can occur on a jobsite, you take on significant risk even when the employer practices proper safety procedures. This is particularly true for construction laborers and […]

A New York City jury awarded a former college-preparatory high school student nearly $60 million for the devastating injuries he suffered during a chemistry class. According to the Huffington Post, his chemistry teacher and the Department of Education were found to be liable for the accidental explosion that immersed the 16-year-old in burning flames. The […]

The camera feature of smartphones allows people to take pictures of themselves anywhere they go. However, phone camera use has also been linked to instances of personal injury and even death. When you snap a selfie, you should be aware of your surroundings. Taking a selfie carelessly in New York can result in serious injury […]

In New York, scaffolding accidents are a real threat to construction workers. According to the National Safety Council, scaffolding is consistently on the top 10 violations reported by OSHA. In fact, scaffolding has consistently remained in the top five. There are situations where scaffolding falls occur due to an accident, but sometimes negligence by the […]

Walking is pretty much a given in New York. You may walk a couple of blocks or more to get to where you need to go without giving it much thought. It is free and easy. Plus, you do not have to wait for the subway, a taxi or some other type of transportation. However, […]

Driving can be dangerous, even if everybody on the road is completely sober. However, we at Schuman and Hill know that is not always the case. Impaired driving is extraordinarily dangerous and contributes to many vehicular accidents in New York and around the rest of the country. According to MedlinePlus, over half of all car […]