New York City Personal Injury Law Blog
Woman sues Catholic school, says nun abused her in 1960s
A New Jersey woman is suing the Catholic school she attended as a young girl, claiming a nun at the institution sexually abused her. According to a news report, the 62-year-old plaintiff went to Holy Cross School in Rumson, New Jersey, from kindergarten through...
Accident risks after a night of clubbing
We cover many of the risk factors that cause motor vehicle collisions, but in this post, we will take a closer look at clubbing, or attending a nightclub, and the chances of an auto accident afterward. Spending the night out in New York is dangerous for many reasons,...
Are rideshare services safe for passengers?
In just the past decade, rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft have catapulted from small startups to dominant forces in the U.S. business landscape. Capitalizing on the growing gig economy and advancing smartphone tech, it’s now hard to run into someone who hasn’t...
Disturbing charges allege youth coach sexually abused multiple teenagers
A youth soccer coach is accused of sexually abusing teenage boys and girls over the course of 14 months, in a criminal case described by one official as “every parents’ nightmare.” The District Attorney Queens County announced the charges against Harrison Torres on...
Are teachers exposed to asbestos more than other careers?
There is no disputing the safety concerns commonly associated with some careers. If you are an over-the-road truck driver, steelworker or farmer, you likely understand the risks associated with your line of work. Educators, on the other hand, do not expect to deal...
Early warning signs of mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a scary disease because it typically does not present any symptoms until long after a person develops it. The cancer typically begins as a tiny nodule on the lining of the abdomen or lungs and, according to Asbestos.com, does not begin to cause any...
Empowering your coworkers to keep each other safe
The excitement and satisfaction of being hired to work at a reputable New York construction company can be reassuring as you are striving to build your own reputation as a professional that is reliable and competitive. An important part of your ability to stay...
Is there a link between heartburn and cancer?
If you enjoy spicy foods or alcoholic beverages, you might experience heartburn on occasion. Although you know that burning acid reflux is a temporary nuisance, you likely reach for medications such as Zantac as quickly as possible to ease your symptoms. While those...
Does talcum powder cause cancer?
You may have already seen advertisements or heard a news story in New York about a large company facing lawsuits over talcum powder. You may even know that this company has lost billions of dollars in judgments over these lawsuits. However, there is a lot of...
How safe are vehicle infotainment systems?
If you are like most people in New York, technology has come to play an essential role in your life today. You might not ever think about leaving home without your cell phone either literally in hand or on your person in some fashion. From computers to wearables to...
