17
Jun
What Are Four Types of Victimization That Take Place in Prisons?
In the United States prisons in general, and specifically in New York prisons, four primary types of victimization of the inmates take place: (a) sexual; (b) psychological; (c) economic; and (d) social victimization. While all of these can have deep damaging effects on a prison i...
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17
Jun
What is Considered Sexual Assault in NY?
Sexual assault under New York law is defined as engaging in sexual contact with someone without their consent. Section 130(3) of the NY Penal Code describes sexual contact to include physical touching of the intimate or sexual parts of an individual with the intent of gratifying...
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17
Jun
The Latest New Laws In Workers Compensation
In May 2022, the New York Workers Compensation Board implemented a new OnBoard system named the Prior Authorization Request (“PAR”) intended to streamline the process for medical treatment requests. This new system incorporates involvement from insurance carrier physicians (“Level...
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17
Jun
What to Do If I Have Been Rear Ended?
Rear end collisions are alarmingly common in New York. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that in 2019, rear end collisions accounted for 7% of all fatal accidents and 31% of all non-fatal accidents in New York. The time following an accide...
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17
Jun
What Is The Serious Injury Threshold in New York?
Under New York law, victims of motor vehicle accidents have the right to sue the parties responsible for the accident – as long as the injuries they sustained meet what is called the ‘serious injury threshold’. What is the serious injury threshold and how does it affect your righ...
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17
Jun
What Are The Leading Causes of Injuries on Construction Sites?
Construction workers in New York face a wide range of risks on the job every single day. Data shows that construction-related fatalities account for 27% of all work-related fatalities in New York – despite the fact that construction workers account for only 5% of the total workfo...
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17
Jun
Suing The City of New York For Injury
Under New York law, you have the right to sue a third party if you are injured as a result of their negligence, violation of duty, or intentional act – even if the third party in question happens to be the City of New York itself. However, the process of suing the City of New Yor...
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17
Jun
How To File a Lawsuit Against a Company
If you are injured because of the negligence or deliberate actions of a private company, you have the legal right to sue them and demand compensation for your injuries as well as any other losses you might have incurred. Here’s a look at how to file a lawsuit against a company. W...
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17
Jun
How to File a Construction Accident Claim in NYC
Construction accidents can have extremely serious, life-altering consequences. The injuries you sustain might not only require a lifetime of treatment and care, but also limit your earning capacity to a significant extent or entirely. If you are injured in a construction accident...
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17
Jun
Does Personal Injury Include Emotional Distress?
If you are injured in an accident caused by a third party’s negligence, breach of duty, or intentional act, you are entitled to receive compensatory damages. These damages are not only meant to compensate you for your monetary losses, but also for the pain and emotional distress...
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