A first-year Rutgers student was sexually assaulted by two former football players amid a “sexually hostile” environment at Rutgers University. An investigation has been commenced by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office after being alerted by the victim’s attorney, Jeffrey P. Fritz of Soloff & Zervanos Personal Injury Attorneys The lawsuit for the victim, a minor […]
Naturopathic medicine – which includes a number of alternative sub-practices as alternatives to conventional medical practice – has been around for a long time. It is only in recent times that the United States has begun to recognize this practice as a legitimate health care option, and arguments are ongoing regarding the validity of naturopathic […]
A new study shows that while progress has been made in lowering teen driver traffic accidents, teens are still the most dangerous drivers on the road. In fact, fatal teen driver crashes have jumped up 10 percent this past year. This is the first time teen crashes have escalated in 10 years. The Governors Highway Safety […]
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 […]
