New Construction Worker Protections: Carlos’ Law Two Years Later

Construction is consistently listed as one of the most dangerous professions in the U.S., with workers suffering serious injuries and fatalities at high rates. Despite the disproportionate dangers of their job, construction workers have long lacked sufficient legal protection. However, in December 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed Carlos’ Law, increasing the fines for corporate criminal […]
9-year-old boy orphaned in crash that kills entire family
A 9-year-old boy is recovering after his entire immediate family, including his pregnant mother, was killed in a car crash in California. Relatives confirmed that 11-year-old Irving Miranda, 5-year-old Jose Miranda, 4-year-old Stephanie Miranda, 30-year-old Luis Miranda and 31-year-old Vivian Rodriguez all died in the collision at Ham Lane and Vine Street near Lodi Memorial […]