Every time you visit a hospital, clinic, doctor’s office, or urgent care center, you are essentially putting your life in someone else’s hands. Unfortunately, healthcare providers are only human, and they make mistakes just like everyone else. From 2006 to 2016, New York was one of the top four states in terms of the number...Read More
As of July 2018, all but four states have legalized the use of marijuana in some form. In most states, marijuana is only legal for medicinal use or in the form of cannabidiol oil for medical research; however, nine states have legalized the drug for recreational purposes. Unfortunately, New York is not one of them....Read More
It’s reasonable to expect quality and attentive care whenever you visit a doctor or another medical professional. Whether you’re going in for a simple exam or a complicated surgical procedure, your physician has an obligation first to do no harm, which means you should never leave the facility in worse condition than when you arrived....Read More
If you’re like most adults in the U.S., missing a single week of work would cause you to fall behind on essential bills. According to CBS News, nearly 80 percent of American workers live paycheck to paycheck. That means if you develop an unanticipated illness or injury, your financial security could be in jeopardy even if...Read More
It’s perfectly normal to argue with your partner from time to time. No two people can expect to agree on everything, so the occasional quarrel doesn’t necessarily mean your relationship is doomed. But if your partner accuses you of domestic violence (DV), it will threaten a lot more than your relationship. The state of New...Read More
People who violate the law on a fairly regular basis know authorities will probably catch up with them someday. As a result, the most strategic offenders—typically those who break the law to earn a living, whether by shoplifting, selling drugs, or engaging in prostitution—have a criminal defense lawyer on speed dial. But no one ever...Read More
In the state of New York, a conviction for DWI or DWAI has both direct and indirect costs, which might include fines, license reinstatement fees, lost wages, and higher car insurance premiums. When you consider that even a first-time offender could face jail time, though, the associated expenses might be the least of your worries....Read More
Most Americans live paycheck to paycheck, so missing just a few weeks of work due to an injury is enough to fall behind on essential bills. Even a relatively well-off individual can find it challenging to make ends meet after being sidelined from work and accruing steep medical bills. Fortunately, if your injury was caused...Read More
