Lower-East-Side Blog

The construction and repair of roads, buildings, and bridges will always be needed as they make up the very infrastructure of modern society. At times, though, working on such projects can be hazardous to those on the job site due to the negligence of others. When, in New York, a construction worker is injured due […]

A 4-3 decision by Missouri Supreme Court justices on Tuesday overturned a 2005 law that capped non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases to $350,000. Patients injured by medical professionals can now be awarded unlimited amounts by juries. The justices who voted to overturn the law claim it had violated the Missouri Constitution’s Bill of Rights […]

A possible salmonella contamination has caused Cargill Meat Solutions to voluntarily recall nearly 15 tons of ground beef. The defective products were distributed in seven different states and were produced on May 25, 2012. After this, the beef in question was shipped to distribution centers that are located in New York, Connecticut and Maine. It […]

Traveling in New York can be a daily struggle for individuals attempting to commute to work, school, social gatherings, and other events. Thus, many people turn to motorcycles for transportation. Riding a motorcycle is commonly considered the fastest and easiest method of traveling through traffic, moving around buses and trucks, and avoiding other obstacles on […]

Traveling by train is one of the most common and efficient forms of commuting in and around the New York City area. Between the numerous subway lines, the Long Island Rail Road, the New Jersey Transit, the Metro-North Railroad, and Amtrak, there are hundreds of railroad workers who help to make these rail lines run […]