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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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When a loved one dies because of another’s reckless or negligent conduct, grieving family members often face numerous financial and emotional consequences. In New York, qualifying family members harmed by wrongful death can file suit …
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