For survivors of childhood sexual abuse, the long-term effects can be devastating. The mental and emotional scars can last a lifetime. Holding sexual abusers accountable for their actions can bring some closure to survivors and …
The passage of the Child Victims Act has put the plight of childhood sexual abuse victims in the forefront of many New Yorkers’ minds. The Act extends the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse …
Today New York passed the Child Victims Act, which makes important changes to the law in order to allow the victims of childhood sexual abuse the opportunity to sue their attackers and the institutions that …
Slip and fall is a term used to describe a situation where someone is injured on another person’s property. This is also known as premises liability. Slip and falls can happen anywhere, but they often …
Now that winter is here, the temperature has dropped, and snow has begun to fall. In the winter slip and falls on snow and ice are common in New York City. While it can be …
When a person is injured by the misconduct or negligence of a physician or other medical professional, they may have a claim for medical malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider breaches the …
In October, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the agency established to ensure safe working conditions, released its preliminary list of the ten most cited safety violations for the fiscal year 2018. These violations …
In June, 3 utility workers were injured after a gas leak caused an explosion and fire in Brooklyn. In September, a faulty plan to replace gas pipes led to multiple explosions and fires near Boston, …
Construction sites are one of the most dangerous places for workers. Construction fatalities in New York hit a 14-year high in 2016. Recognizing the need for construction workers and the significant risk these workers …
According to the American Burn Association, an estimated 486,000 burn injuries received medical treatment in 2016. Burn injuries are not only extremely painful, but they can cause life-altering permanent disabilities. A victim of a burn …