You May be at Risk for an E-bike Battery Fire Injury
E-bike Battery Fire. Electric vehicles have become increasingly popular in the US automotive market in recent years. According to a recent report, America’s largest growing electric vehicle sector is not big-name auto manufacturers like Tesla and Ford—It’s electric bikes (E-bikes). In 2021, E-bikes reportedly sold over 500,000 units in the US and are expected to […]
College Athletes Report High Rates of Abuse
College athletes report high rates of abuse. According to a recent survey of college-educated Americans under age 45, more than 1 in 4 current and former college athletes reported experiencing inappropriate sexual contact from a campus authority figure. The survey participants indicated that, in most instances, the harassing person was a male professor or coach. […]
Child Sexual Abuse: New York AG Monitoring Buffalo Diocese Due to Rampant Child Sexual Abuse within the Church
Recently, the New York Attorney General (AG) announced a landmark settlement with the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo for mishandling child sexual abuse cases . According to a recent report, the unprecedented settlement will allow for “sweeping government oversight” of the Buffalo Diocese. Here is more on the New York AG monitoring the Buffalo Diocese due […]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is lung cancer awareness month. This form of cancer takes more lives each year than any other form of the disease. Smoking creates a significant risk of lung cancer. However, the disease can also occur in people who do not and have not smoked. As with any form of cancer, the sooner it is […]
Understanding Catastrophic Injuries
Being injured due to another’s negligence can result in serious injuries and damages. Some personal injury accidents can result in harm so great that it will impact a victim’s life permanently. These types of long-term injuries are considered catastrophic. Here is more on understanding catastrophic injuries. What are Catastrophic Injuries? When a person is […]
Do I Have a Product Liability Claim in New York?
When you purchase or use a consumer product, you usually do so with the reasonable expectation that what you are using will be safe. However, sometimes these products can have unseen flaws that make them dangerous for use. If an item or product harms someone, there may be grounds for a product liability claim. Therefore, […]
Sexual Misconduct: Report Finds Systematic Sexual Misconduct in U.S. Women’s Soccer
Last year, the United States Soccer Federation commissioned an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse within the U.S. Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Recently, a final investigative report was released, finding that sexual misconduct and emotional abuse are rampant throughout the league. Here is more on the systemic sexual abuse and misconduct in U.S. Women’s soccer. […]
Loss of Consortium: What is Loss of Companionship and Consortium?
Loss of Consortium: A person who is seriously injured can suffer physical and emotional harm. In addition, their way of life may be irreparably altered—including their marriage. When a personal injury diminishes an individual’s relationship with their spouse, companionship can be lost. If your husband or wife has been injured, you may have a claim […]
Harvey Weinstein’s Sexual Assault Appeal Moves Forward in New York
Harvey Weinstein’s Sexual Assault Appeal Moves Forward in New York. In 2020, disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted of a first-degree criminal sexual act and third-degree rape charges and sentenced to 23 years in prison. Recently, New York Appeals Chief Judge Janet DiFiore’ ruled that Weinstein’s sexual assault appeal could move forward, allowing […]
Can I File an Adult Survivors Act Claim?
Can I file an Adult Survivors Act claim? Recently, attorneys for columnist Jean Carroll announced to a New York court that their client would be filing suit against former President Donald Trump for sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress under a newly passed New York law. Carroll’s claims arise from an incident wherein […]