Entries by NY Personal Injury Attorneys

Comparative Analysis of the RNAB, RSVCE, and JB in the Context of the 2024 Presidential Election: Biden vs. Trump

July 18, 2024/0 Comments/in /by

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  The Revised New American Bible (RNAB), the Revised Standard Version (Catholic Edition) (RSVCE), and the Jerusalem Bible (JB) are three significant translations of the Bible used widely within the Catholic tradition. Each offers unique perspectives on moral, ethical, and leadership principles. This analysis explores how the teachings and values presented in […]

Police Power: How Did We Get Here?

July 15, 2024/0 Comments/in /by

George Floyd. Editorial credit: bgrocker / Shutterstock.com By Bree Spencer and Rachel Hooper | The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights “POWER” portrays the origins of the institution of policing and how we got here — from the slave patrols of the 1700s, westward expansion land grabs, suppression of labor movements, and the first […]

Black Economic Boycotts Of The Civil Rights Era Still Offer Lessons On How To Achieve A Just Society

July 1, 2024/0 Comments/in /by

Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.com By Kevin A. Young | The Conversation Signed into law nearly 60 years ago, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination in the U.S. based on “race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.” Yet, as a historian who studies social movements and political change, I think the law’s most important lesson for […]

Protecting Domestic Workers in New York State: An Analysis

June 27, 2024/0 Comments/in /by

By Esther Claudette Gittens Domestic workers, including nannies, housekeepers, and caregivers, play a crucial role in the functioning of many households.  Most immigrants, that is, women, from the Caribbean, Africa, Latin America and even Eastern Europe who have these jobs are for the most part treated humanely and professionally.  They help their bosses with their […]

Analysis of Personal Injury Damages Calculation in Vehicle Accidents

June 27, 2024/0 Comments/in /by

By Esther Claudette Gittens Calculating personal injury damages in vehicle accidents is a complex process involving multiple factors to ensure fair compensation. This analysis will cover the various components of damages, the methodologies used to calculate them, and the legal principles guiding these assessments.  Introduction Personal injury damages aim to compensate victims for the losses […]

Supreme Court Upholds Federal Law Blocking Domestic Abusers from Possessing Guns

June 26, 2024/0 Comments/in /by

By Janet Howard In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court has reaffirmed the federal law that prohibits individuals convicted of domestic violence from possessing firearms. This ruling, which comes at a crucial time amidst a heated national debate over gun control and domestic violence prevention, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle […]

Analysis: Health Disparities in New York City Hospitals Across Racial Lines

June 24, 2024/0 Comments/in /by

New York City, renowned for its diversity and cultural vibrancy, has long been a microcosm of broader societal issues, including healthcare disparities. This analysis urgently examines whether hospitals in non-white neighborhoods in New York City are providing inferior services compared to those in predominantly white neighborhoods, specifically in the management and treatment of diabetes, heart […]

Injured by Fireworks?

June 24, 2024/0 Comments/in /by

As we approach summer and the Fourth of July festivities, fireworks take center stage in our national celebrations. While they can bring joy and excitement to these events, it’s crucial to understand the potential risks they pose. More than 10,000 fireworks-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms in the U.S. last year, including 11 fireworks-related […]

Juneteenth Reflections: Revisiting Reparations

June 24, 2024/0 Comments/in /by

By Kanya Bennett | The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Last year, with the Juneteenth holiday in its infancy, I hosted a dynamic and engaging conversation on Pod for the Cause. The podcast guests were Keenan Keller of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, Jeffery Robinson of The Who We Are Project, and Kavon Ward of Where Is My Land. And the topic […]