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Construction work is very much in demand in the New York City area, but unfortunately, it's one of the most dangerous jobs for workers. Certain types of injuries are very commonly sustained in construction site accidents. Falls Falls are among the most common...
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was an institution that the American public trusted from the early to late 20th century. This attitude has changed since tens of thousands of child sex abuse cases have been filed in numerous state and federal courts. In New York and...
Residents of New York City who are child sex abuse survivors may be able to recover damages for the abuse they suffered. The New York Child Victims Act allows survivors to file claims against their abusers. Specifically, it covers situations suffered while in foster...
Many enthusiasts enjoy riding a bicycle because doing so could be both enjoyable and healthy. Of course, a safe bike riding adventure helps deliver intended benefits. New York City offers some smooth and easy places to bike, but it is a big place, and not every...
Sex abuse survivors in New York are closely monitoring the Boy Scouts of America case. As you may recall, the organization faces 84,000 claims against it. However, is the proposal equitable? What is in the proposal? Although in bankruptcy, the Boy Scouts of American...
Two separate hit-and-run accidents resulted in deaths in New York City. The fatal accidents happened within two hours of each other on the night of July 8 and the early morning of July 9. No arrests were made following either accident as both drivers had left the...
Misconduct of law enforcement personnel is in the headlines. It’s also a topic of conversation among New York residents who had negative interactions with the police. Some allege excessive force or police brutality during arrests. Besides that, do officers of the NYPD...
New York extended the window that allows child sex abuse victims to file a claim without a statute of limitations, but the opportunity is set to close on Aug. 14. Lifting the restriction has led to the filing of more than 5000 cases state-wide. Cases in the Bronx Some...
On June 3rd, the New York State Senate passed the Adult Survivors Act (ASA), which is a follow-up legislative proposal to the recently enacted Child Victims Act (CVA). This legislation if passed into law, would create a window of time to allow for the revival of civil...
Sex abuse remains a problem throughout the world, and increasing amounts of sex abuse reports occur, but not every accusation is true. If you were falsely accused of sex abuse in New York, there are certain steps you'll want to take. Avoid anything remotely...
