New York City Liability Defense Legal Blog
Medication error entry points
People who take or use prescription medications incorrectly may experience side effects, including serious injuries or health complications. Contrary to what some people may believe, a medication error related to a prescription drug does not always originate with a...
Protecting construction workers against ‘The Fatal Four’
It is not news to say construction is a dangerous occupation. Your employees work under less than ideal circumstances to meet important project deadlines. One key to protecting worker safety is recognizing potential dangers before it is too late. In construction,...
Why should businesses worry about insider data threats?
Data breaches can put your New York business in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. These incidents can affect your company’s bottom line and its reputation. According to The National Law Review, employees and other insiders like vendors are responsible for most...
Medication errors now twice as high as in 2000
When someone requests or purchases medication, it is only natural for them to assume they received the correct medication and instructions. After all, they might not have the specialized skills to determine otherwise. If the patient received the medication for the...
Suggestions to reduce the risk of a premise liability lawsuit
Business owners in New York value the loyalty of their patrons and are constantly finding innovative ways to encourage more people to consider their products and services. Part of their ability to attract and maintain loyal customers is by providing a comfortable and...
What are possible mistakes in creating security checkpoints?
As someone in charge of a large facility, you understand the need to protect your building and its people from unwanted visitors who may intend you and your operation harm. While installing security checkpoints can do a lot to safeguard your facility, you must take...
The available tech that can help save construction workers’ lives
Some health experts believe that all workplace hazards are avoidable. While this is true to some extent, people who work in the business of insuring against risk know the likelihood of accidents is also unavoidable. Every business has an occasional accident, even if...
When is your business responsible for a slip and fall injury?
A premises injury lawsuit can be quite costly for your business. If someone falls at your warehouse, office or retail location, he or she can seek damages for medical bills, lost wages and other costs. Understand the extent of your potential liability if your company...
Being prepared to withstand a liability lawsuit
Business owners in New York have many unique risks to prepare for including the possibility of being hit with a lawsuit if a situation occurs on the premises of their property where the victim feels a company is to blame. Organizational leaders who consider all angles...
How can you educate patients to prevent medicine error?
New York pharmacists have a high risk job. It is important to take care of the patient's health and well-being. It is also important for pharmacists to take measures to protect themselves. Today we will look at ways to protect yourself as a pharmacist. We will look...
