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Civil rights are an essential component of any free society. They help maintain our democracy, support our dignity, and allow us to exist as individuals. Every person in America has certain rights that exist that cannot be denied by police or law enforcement. In New York City especially, understanding your civil rights is doubly important. […]
In 2020 alone there were 12,450 bike crashes reported in New York City. However, recent research shows that bike lanes can help reduce the risk for accidents.
The increased popularity of remote work has correlated with a decline in workers’ compensation claims. However, fewer claims does not necessarily mean that fewer workers are getting hurt.
Out of the 7,500 construction sites throughout New York City that were investigated this year, a staggering 3,600 safety violations were issued against contractors.
Every year, Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys throughout the nation across 70 legal practice areas. Lawyers are selected through a combination of peer reviews and professional achievements. This year, Shulman & Hill is thrilled to announce that nine of our lawyers have been named Super Lawyer Rising Stars.
RNs are quitting in large numbers. The country already faced a nursing shortage prior to 2020, but the pandemic has quickly turned it into a crisis. In most hospitals, the nurses who are left are attending to more patients than ever before.
On August 17, New York City’s e-scooter rental pilot started in the Bronx. Lime, Bird, and VeoRide were each selected to install 1,000 electric scooter rentals throughout the borough. Almost immediately after being installed e-scooters were spotted on the streets of the Bronx. While electric scooters offer another eco-friendly transportation alternative to driving in New […]
After a four-year decline in fatal motor vehicle accidents, New York City has seen a spike in deadly crashes since 2020. Last year, 243 people died in New York City auto accidents—the highest number since 2014. So far the data from this year shows that 2021 might be even worse. As of July 19, there […]
Workplace safety is even more important as employees return to in-person work after the worst of the COVID pandemic. But with conflicting guidance and new variants, many workers are confused and uneasy about staying healthy and safe in the workplace. We have broken down what we know so far about how New Yorkers can keep […]
For much of American history, workplaces have been dangerous and unregulated environments rich in potential for dangerous accidents. However, by the late 1960s, workplace safety became an issue too big to ignore. In fact, 14,000 workers were dying every year in workplace accidents. Thousands more suffered from occupational illness and disabling injuries. A public outcry […]