National Child Passenger Safety Week
Child Passenger Safety Week begins September 23, 2018. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for children. In 2015, 663 children aged 12 or younger died in a motor vehicle crash. Properly securing …
New York Dog Bite Law
More than 48% of households in the United States own at least one dog. Dogs make great companions, but sometimes man’s best friend can be dangerous. Dog bites are more common than you think. In …
Premises Liability and Trespassers
In New York, a property owner has a duty to ensure that his or her property is relatively free from harm and dangerous conditions. If someone who is invited on the property or permitted to …
The Effects of Lead Exposure
The New York City Housing Authority has been chastised for violating rules and regulations regarding lead exposure after it was discovered that agency inspectors had not been checking apartments for lead paint. Federal and city …
Police Misconduct
Over the past few years, there has been increasing coverage of police misconduct in the media. Police officers are employed to uphold the law and keep the public safe, but not all of them do …
Know Your Rights During Labor and Delivery
Having a baby can be both exciting and stressful. Once labor begins, an expectant mother can feel like she has very little say over what is happening. It can sometimes feel like no one is …
What is Cerebral Palsy?
The term cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders that affects a person’s ability to move. “Cerebral” refers to the cerebrum, which is the part of the brain that controls movement. “Palsy” refers to …
Self-driving Cars and the Future of Accidents
In March, a woman in Arizona died after being struck by a self-driving car operated by Uber. This incident marked the first time a self-driving car had killed a pedestrian. The car was traveling at …
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
In 2016, September was declared Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to draw attention to this terrible disease and to help increase funding for ovarian cancer research. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), …
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury can be devastating and have long-lasting effects on an individual and his or her loved ones. Traumatic brain injury contributes to about 30% of all injury deaths and can happen to …