Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a serious public health concern, often resulting from accidents such as falls, car crashes, sports injuries, or violent assaults. While concussions are a well-known type of TBI, other, more severe forms can have lasting impacts on victims’ lives. Understanding the different types of TBIs and their causes is crucial for […]
By Noah Schramm | ACLU Seeking lives of safety and opportunity, people coming to the United States as migrants and asylum-seekers may carry only their most essential and beloved possessions. When they arrive in the U.S. and are taken into Border Patrol custody, many migrants endure the devastating loss of their property: Border Patrol agents […]
In today’s society, hospitals serve as bastions of healing and hope, where individuals seek medical care expecting to receive competent and compassionate treatment. However, hospital negligence, also known as medical malpractice, can shatter this trust and harm patients. Suing for hospital negligence is a legal recourse available to individuals who have suffered harm due to […]
Sarah worked as a sales representative for a retail company in New York. She had been with the company for three years and had consistently met or exceeded her sales targets. However, the company experienced a downturn in sales due to economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite her efforts to boost sales through […]
By John Annese | NY Daily News Dangerous road conditions led to an SUV driver fatally striking a motorcyclist on an upper Manhattan parkway early Sunday, cops said. The 22-year-old driver was headed south on the Harlem River Drive when he lost control near W. 153rd St., slamming into a guardrail and 41-year-old motorcyclist Hector Ferrer just before 7 […]
Encountering sexual harassment in the workplace can cause distress and overwhelm. Understanding that you possess legal rights and avenues to safeguard yourself is crucial. Imagine a scenario where a male supervisor consistently makes inappropriate comments about a female subordinate’s appearance, such as commenting on her clothing or physical attributes. Despite her discomfort and attempts to […]
By Thaddeus Hoffmeister | The Conversation In a case of what prosecutors described as “gross negligence,” a Michigan jury convicted James Crumbley on charges of involuntary manslaughter for his role in his son’s deadly rampage at Oxford High School nearly three years ago. Crumbley’s conviction follows the similar fate of his wife, Jennifer Crumbley, who was convicted on […]
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 […]