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The High Cost of Dog Bite Injuries in New York
Dog bite injuries account for more than one-third of all homeowners insurance liability claim dollars paid out in the year 2014, according to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Information Institute. The study showed that payouts for injuries relating to dog attacks cost insurance companies more than $530 million. An analysis of homeowners’ insurance …
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OSHA Cites New York Manufacturer for Unsafe Conditions
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited New York food packaging manufacturer Genpak LLC. for several safety violations, which they say, led to two serious worker injuries. According to a news report on BusinessInsurance.com, OSHA cited the company for two repeat, six serious and one “other-than-serious safety violation.” OSHA initiated two inspections after …
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How to Collect and Preserve Evidence in a Personal Injury Claim
A victim injured as the result of another person’s negligence (carelessness) or wrongful act may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury claim. However, the success of such a claim depends largely on the strength and quality of the evidence presented. Evidence serves as the foundation upon which liability, causation, and damages are proven. …
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Importance of Fire Safety in NYC During Winter
Fire-related fatalities in New York City are near record lows. According to a Crain’s New York article, 59 people died in fires in New York City last year, which is a decrease of 17 percent and just one more than the record low for deaths set in 2012. This death count was the second lowest …
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How To Drive with Caution in Extreme Winter Weather
Life in New York City and many parts of the East Coast was paralyzed by a powerful winter storm over the last few days. According to a report in The New York Times, at least nine people have died in weather-related traffic accidents along the East Coast. Five of those deaths took place in North …
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