New York’s Adult Survivors Act Becomes Law
On May 24, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the long-awaited Adult Survivors Act (ASA) into law. The ASA’s passage opens an important window of time for victims of sexual abuse who were …
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What Should I Ask During My Personal Injury Lawyer Consultation?
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident, you may be able to file a claim to recover compensation for your medical bills and other expenses. The first step will be …
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What is Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress?
When someone suffers emotional injury due to another person’s negligence, the injured party may have a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress. If you have sustained this kind of harm, it’s important to understand …
DetailsNYC’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 …
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 …
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 …
DetailsBirth 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 …
DetailsThe 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 …
DetailsNew 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 …
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. …