Accidents happen unexpectedly; when they do, they can leave a trail of physical, emotional, and financial distress. Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, a slip and fall incident, or due to medical malpractice, understanding your rights and taking the appropriate steps is crucial. One of the most important decisions you’ll make in the […]
By civilrights.org This pivotal moment demands a powerful recommitment to protecting our democracy On Thursday, March 7, President Biden will deliver the final State of the Union address during his first term in office, and it will take place on a day when our nation will remember one of the most pivotal moments in the […]
Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com By Leah Watson | ACLU First, Donald Trump and right-wing extremists attacked government trainings on racism and sexism. Then the far right tried to censor classroom instruction on racism and sexism. Next, they banned books about BIPOC and LGBTQ lives. Today, the extreme right’s latest attack is aimed at […]
Building trades union members held a vigil after construction worker Raúl Tenelema Puli’s was crushed by a scaffold at a Downtown Brooklyn development, Nov. 3, 2022. Credit: George Joseph/THE CITY By Claudia Irizarry Aponte | February 13, 2024 Twenty-four construction workers died on the job in New York City in 2022, according to a new report, up […]
NEW YORK, NY – The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) released its annual construction fatality report today, “Deadly Skyline: An Annual Report on Construction Fatalities in New York State.” The report analyzed data from 2022, the most recent data year available, and found an increase in construction worker death rates in New York […]
By Jenn Rolnick Borchetta | ACLU Last week, the National Policing Institute, in cooperation with the Department of Justice division on Community Oriented Policing Services, issued guidance to state and local law enforcement agencies on specialized units. NPI’s first recommendation is for law enforcement agencies to question whether they should create specialized units, and there’s an easy […]
If you’ve been involved in a rideshare collision as a passenger, driver, or a third party (such as a pedestrian or another driver), it’s important to consider whether you should hire an Uber or Lyft accident attorney. While I am not a lawyer and cannot provide legal advice, I can offer some general information to […]
Editorial credit: Elliott Cowand Jr / Shutterstock.com By Amanda Woods | January 9, 2024 | NY Post Five people were hurt — three seriously — when a crane attached to a small boom truck collapsed in Upper Manhattan Tuesday afternoon, cops and fire officials said. The crane went down around 2:30 p.m. at a construction site on Ninth […]
By Nakia Cooper | December 22, 2023 | Ethnic Media Services HOUSTON, Texas – Texas is currently at the center of a heated debate with the introduction of Senate Bill 4 (SB4), a piece of legislation spearheaded by Governor Greg Abbott that has sparked vigorous discussions across the state and beyond as it gears up to […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Advertising Tools on Hospital’s Website Tracked Visitors Searching for Doctors or Booking Appointments, in Violation of Federal Law NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $300,000 from The NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP) for disclosing the health information of individuals who visited their website. An investigation by the Office […]
By Linda Nwoke While most doctors and healthcare providers have their patient’s best interests in mind, healthcare fraudsters in the medical industry and patients suffer. A Chicago Tribune report reports that over $50 billion of the $800 billion paid to Medicare and Medicaid for medical services is attributed to Medicare and Medicaid fraud each year. […]
By Linda Nwoke The world is full of uncertainties and injustice. Many people find themselves seeking the services of legal professionals for guidance on matters that can shape their future, as they are deemed guardians of people’s rights. Many clients seek the services of an attorney for various reasons ⸺ whether it’s drafting a will […]
If you’ve been injured on another person’s property, you’ll face medical bills, lost wages, and various other costs, not to mention the stress and pain of the experience. If you’re seeking compensation, hiring a good lawyer significantly boosts your likelihood of winning and walking away with a fair settlement. The following are seven clear indications […]
WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement about the White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence (AI): “Artificial Intelligence is here and developing at gale force speed compared to the glacial pace of government oversight. AI has promise for improving lives and society, […]
If you live somewhere in the United States and you’ve suffered a personal injury, you might have no idea what to do. The very first thing is to ensure that you’re safe and that you receive the medical attention that you need. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may need to be transported […]