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For the past month or so, all the talk has been about the sequester and how it will affect some government services, such as security at airports. However, the sequester will also affect some government benefits, including…more

We have talked extensively about the risk to workers and others exposed to environmental hazards at Ground Zero. A new study reflects the message of earlier research initiatives — exposure to carcinogenic materials during…more

Each year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls millions of dangerous consumer products. Many of these recalled products were intended for children…more

It is no exaggeration to say that the 9/11 terrorist attacks inflicted psychological and emotional trauma on Americans from coast to coast — and indeed, on people around the world. No one alive on that infamous day can ever…more

It goes without saying that no amount of monetary award can compensate for the loss of a loved one. However, money is the only thing our legal system can provide. It is hoped that money helps survivors to move forward with their…more

New York City has the largest municipal public health care system in the country, with 11 city hospitals offering more than 7,000 beds and serving 1.4 million New Yorkers every year. According to the New York City Health and…more

When it comes to asbestos, the advice of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency can be summed up in three words: Do Not Disturb. The highly toxic building material poses no threat to those who must co-exist with it — including…more

When a meteor exploded over a Russian town in February, the heavenly body became an international superstar (no pun intended) thanks to a myriad of Internet videos, mostly posted by motorists whose dashboard cameras captured the…more

Natural gas has become a common fuel for heat and other household uses throughout the United States. With this demand requires extraction, distribution and a lot of hard labor. Workers in the natural gas industry can face a…more

Bicycles are subject to the rules of the road, just like cars. But navigating a bicycle on a busy city street takes extra care. The hum of city life means that cars will appear from blind spots, pedestrians talking on cell…more

Everyone, it seems, is plugged into a cell phone or tablet, texting, talking and surfing the web. But when misused, the convenience of ubiquitous communication can quickly become a menace, particularly if a driver decides to use…more

Workers compensation claims aren’t always about firefighters injured on the job or a construction worker maimed by a collapsing trench. The accidents and injuries that can fuel a workers compensation claim can be much less…more

The five boroughs of New York are full of beautiful – and old – apartment buildings. These buildings may contain toxic lead paint, if constructed before the lead paint ban in the late 1970s. The health reasons for the ban were…more

If you’re among the 4.3 million who ride the New York public transportation system every day, the thought of being injured in an accident may cross your mind…more

Spinal injury is one of the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. The spine can be injured by impacts to the back, head and neck, by falling or twisting. Signs that the spinal cord may be injured include dizziness,…more