A School District Agreed To Pay $3 Million After An 8-Year-Old Who Was Bullied Killed Himself
- June 7, 2021
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BuzzFeed News reports that the parents of Gabriel Taye said the school covered up the bullying of their son on multiple occasions, which they believe led to his suicide. A school district in Ohio agreed to pay $3 million to…
Man Hit With Almost $90,000 Bill After Serious Car Accident Despite Having Insurance
- April 28, 2021
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CBS News reports that a man was hit with a bill of almost $90,000 after a serious car accident despite having insurance. When Mark Gottlieb was hit by another car while driving in January of 2019, he damaged four vertebrae…
How Rich Hospitals Profit From Patients in Car Crashes
- February 11, 2021
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The New York Times reports that hospitals use century-old lien laws to bypass insurers and charge patients, especially poorer ones, the full amount. By Sarah Kliff and Jessica Silver-Greenberg Feb. 1, 2021 When Monica Smith was badly hurt in a car accident, she…
Archdiocese of New York identifies 120 members of the clergy accused of sexually abusing children.
- April 30, 2019
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The New York Times (4/26, Rojas, 17.3M) reports the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, in “one of the largest disclosures that has been made by the church,” recognized on Friday “115 priests and five deacons who have been accused of sexually…
How Safe Are Taxis?
- June 7, 2018
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NEW YORK. Earlier this month, five people were hurt when a livery cab crashed into a New York City deli, highlighting the fact that car accident risks are not just limited to road accidents. According to CBS News, a car…
Truck in Your Neighborhood? In New York City, the Driver May be Breaking the Law
- May 31, 2018
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NEW YORK. Are trucks driving through your neighborhood in New York? If so, the truck driver may be breaking the law. According to the New York City Department of Transportation, trucks are restricted to using specific routes through the city….
Alternate Side Parking Driving, Biking, and Pedestrian Dangers
- May 18, 2018
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NEW YORK. Last year, in New York, a man died while parking his car. Parking accidents can certainly happen, but in New York, parking takes on a unique meaning thanks to the city’s alternate side parking rules. According to the…
Ten Symptoms After a Car Accident You Should Never Ignore
- May 15, 2018
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NEW YORK. Medical care is incredibly expensive. According to CNBC, the average deductible for the lowest-cost Obamacare health plan is $6,000. For a family, the average deductible can be as high as $12,393. Most Americans simply do not have $6,000…
Are Truck Drivers Getting Enough Sleep?
- May 4, 2018
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NEW YORK. Driving while sleepy is incredibly dangerous. Yet, recent studies indicate that the drivers among us who most need to be alert and awake may be the most at risk for sleep disorders. According to the Sleep Help Institute,…
Understanding & Avoiding Injuries Caused By Defective Products
- April 10, 2018
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It may not be common knowledge but our homes are possible sources of defective products. According to studies carried out by the Consumer Product Safety Commission more than 43,000 people sustained defective product injuries is the past couple of years…