After a car accident, you may be left shocked, shaken and worried about how you will recover from your injuries or damage to your vehicle. You can help your case by taking a few steps immediately after the accident to ensure you can receive the maximum compensation you deserve. There are also things you should avoid doing […]
New York Archdiocese Cardinal Timothy Dolan announced the establishment of “an independent reconciliation and compensation program” for victims that were sexually abused by members of the clergy. This program will compensate these victims, 170 have already come forward, and is being directed by Kenneth Feinberg. Feinberg has run similar compensation programs for victims of the […]
This new law, described as a “bill of rights” for victims of sexual assault, includes new guidelines not limited to : Free sexual assault evidence collection kits for victims Victim notification regarding evidence collection kit results Written notification 60 days before the destruction of the evidence collection kit The right to have the evidence collection kit […]
Graceleigh Inc., the manufacturer of Sammy’s Milk baby food, announced in early October that it is recalling its infant food product. The baby food may contain hazardous bacteria, and it also may not contain an adequate amount of iron for growing babies. For parents who have trusted this product to provide nutrients for their infant […]
A child sex-abuse bill that would have allowed victims to bring civil claims against abusers, including the institutions that employed or supervised them during the commission of their sex-abuse crimes, was amended to eliminate the retroactive rights of the abused. This amendment was made after testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee by then-Solicitor General Bruce […]
As more and more Americans are living with diabetes, workers’ comp programs have begun to feel the effects. Often, healthcare costs and recuperation times increase if a worker doesn’t have their diabetes under control. Almost half of America The Journal of American Medical Association released a study in 2015 that found almost 50 percent of American […]
The federal Survivors’ Bill of Rights is groundbreaking legislation that will make reporting sexual assault easier for victims. The bill deals primarily with reporting and the treatment of rape kits. This bill was welcomed by an estimated 25 million rape survivors nationwide and approved unanimously in the House after clearing the Senate. It awaits President Obama’s signature […]
“It’s On Us” is the White House’s outreach campaign to end sexual assault on campuses nationwide. How the efforts of this campaign will be continued by the incoming administration, be it that of Clinton or Trump, remains to be seen, but there have been some indicators on how each of the respective candidates plans to advance […]
The Penn State scandal that erupted back in 2012 was a heartbreaking, upsetting story. The allegations against Jerry Sandusky involved sexual abuse against children. According to CNN.com, Sandusky is “seeking to overturn his conviction, claiming defense lawyers bungled the 2012 trial in which he was found guilty of sexually abusing 10 boys and sentenced to at […]
Have you heard of the so-called “Conspiracy of Silence”? It’s something that is often brought up in medical malpractice cases, and it can be a significant hurdle to overcome when trying to prove fault or show that negligence existed in a case. Essentially, if you think a doctor did not provide care that was up to the […]