The U.S. Constitution guarantees every citizen of American civil rights of personal liberty regardless of the age of the citizen. A lawsuit alleging civil rights violations was recently filed on behalf of a child in another state. It might interest New York residents...
As people get older, it is natural to lose strength and balance. As a result, older people are more likely to fall. These falls can cause serious or even catastrophic injuries. Unfortunately, there are times when a slip and fall accident could have been prevented....
New York residents who suffered injuries in incidents that occurred on properties of other parties may have questions about their rights to recover the damages they suffered. For injured victims to have viable claims, negligence on the part of the property owner must...
Doctors nationwide, including those in New York, enjoy the trust of most people. The confidence in their skills is typically based on their many years of study and experience. However, if patients believe that their physicians were less than honest about their...
Losing a loved one is often devastating. This is the case for a 57-year-old New York mother and her 37-year-old daughter following the news that the son and brother of these women died in a crash in the early morning hours of a recent Thursday. This was one of many...
The federal government filed a lawsuit against the property owner of the apartment complex in New York. The claim alleges civil rights violations against a disabled tenant. The U.S. Attorney's office says the resident's deteriorating health necessitated the help of a...
Construction workers in New York face many life-threatening hazards every day, including struck-by hazards. When cranes or other massive machines malfunction, personal protective gear may not be enough to save a worker. For this reason, thorough inspections are...
Thousands of consumers in New York and other states suffer injuries every year while they are out shopping. Many of these injuries result from slip\-and\-fall accidents. Victims may realize that they may pursue claims for compensation for damages suffered in such an...
Construction workers put their lives on the line each work day. There are laws on the books that are meant to help keep all construction workers safe. Any construction worker who has been harmed while on the job should determine what options they have for seeking the...
Three women, one of them from New York, recently filed a lawsuit against Facebook. In this class-action claim, they accuse the defendant of civil rights violations by allowing its users to place discriminatory advertisements. The plaintiffs assert violations of the...
