NYC’s Deadly Crash Rate is Up 44% From Last Year
According to a recent study, New York City’s motor vehicle collision fatality rate has increased by an alarming percentage since last year. Data collected by the non-profit organization Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets (TA) revealed that NYC’s deadly crash rate is up 44% from 2021. This marks the deadliest start of any year […]
5 Signs of Medical Malpractice
Patients rely upon health care professionals to accurately and competently diagnose and treat their conditions and illnesses. However, there can be situations when a patient is injured because of a medical provider’s negligence. If you believe your health care professional’s malpractice has harmed you, it’s important to take action. However, you may be uncertain that […]
The Church’s Role in the Sex Abuse Crisis
Unfortunately, the sex abuse crisis within the Roman Catholic Church is nothing new. In fact, it has been going on for centuries! In 1962 the Vatican issued a directive entitled Crimen Sollicitationis, which is roughly translated as “In the manner of proceeding in cases of the crime of solicitation.” Ordering Secrecy: […]
Birth Injuries: Are they preventable?
Was my child’s birth injury preventable??? Many birth injuries are not only preventable, they are BOTH Predicable and Preventable! For example, when a child suffers from Erb’s Palsy, that is almost always Predicable and Preventable. Further, many diagnoses of Cerebral Palsy and Preventable as well. Erb’s Palsy a/k/a Brachial Plexus Injury: […]
The Status of the Adult Survivors Act
Important Update: the law was passed and signed on May 24, 2022 The Status of the Adult Survivors Act Passing the ASA would give adult sexual abuse and assault survivors the opportunity to hold their abusers accountable and have their voices heard. The New York State Senate and the State Assembly […]
New York Nursing Home Reforms Laws’ to be Implemented
The 2021 New York lawmakers enacted significant nursing home reform legislation. Two of these laws established mandatory minimums for direct care service hours and spending levels for patient care and staff salaries. These measures were placed on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, these previously suspended nursing home reforms are being implemented. In late March […]
New York Needs to Rethink its Speed Control Camera System
In 2019, the state legislature passed a law that permitted New York City to install and operate 1,647 speed cameras near 750 area school zones. These cameras only operate from 6:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. However, evidence indicates that many accidents occur in these areas outside of this time frame. The accident […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month – 2022
May has been designated as National Mental Health Awareness month. During this month, state, local, and national organizations and groups are making a concerted effort to raise awareness regarding mental and behavioral health issues within our communities. The Prevalence of Mental Health Conditions According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in […]
Netflix’s Jerry Harris Pleads Guilty to Receiving Sexual Abuse Materials
In early 2020, the hit Netflix docuseries Cheer brought national attention to Navarro College’s award-winning cheerleading program. As a result, certain members of the elite cheerleading team became instant celebrities. One of these individuals, Jerry Harris, quickly became a fan favorite. However, later that year news broke that twin 14-year-old brothers had sued Harris for […]
Loss of Chance Doctrine and a Cancer Diagnosis
As patients, we depend on our doctors and medical professionals to accurately assess our health and identify potential issues. Unfortunately, there can be situations when a medical professional fails to diagnose or properly treat a serious illness. When the condition is cancer, delaying diagnosis and treatment can have dire consequences for the patient’s future health. […]