New York’s Child Victims Act received an extension through next year as Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Aug. 3 signed legislation that extends the statute of limitations in decades-old sexual abuse cases. It allows victims to get their days in court, confront their predators,...
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Former figure skater seeks $10 million for alleged sexual abuse
In the latest high-profile case that spotlights New York’s Child Victims Act that allows decades-old sexual assault cases to get their day in court, a former figure skater has filed a civil lawsuit against a highly regarded coach for misconduct in the 1970s. In...
How is child sex abuse allowed to happen?
Sexual abuse in childhood is far more common than most people realize. Since the New York Child Victims Act went into effect last August, more than 1,300 victims have come forward, filing lawsuits under the Act’s one-year window of time for pursuing justice. And that...
How child sex abuse impacts a survivor’s financial future
The long-term impacts of child sex abuse are well-documented. A survivor often deals with the repercussions the rest of their life, working to overcome mental and physical health conditions on their road to recovery. Less talked about are the financial ramifications...
Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims: The importance of filing now
Being a victim of childhood sexual abuse negatively affects individuals as they progress into their adult lives. The consequences that follow them intervene with both their personal and professional lives. While many men and women might not have felt comfortable...
Hundreds of claims filed under Child Victims Act so far
Wednesday, August 14, 2019, was a landmark date in the civil justice system of New York State. It marked the first day of a one-year lookback period under the Child Victims Act, passed last February. The Act gives adult victims of childhood abuse a limited window of...
One-year window opens soon for adult victims of childhood sex abuse
The clock is ticking. A landmark date will soon be upon us. Starting in mid-August, adult victims of childhood sex abuse can begin filing claims against their abusers and the organizations that harbored them. The one-year window is a result of the Child Vctims Act, a...
Focus on visibility for safely biking in the colder months
Maybe you're a cycling enthusiast who enjoys participating in races. That can lead you to want to train for cycling in every season to maintain your peak fitness level and performance ability. Perhaps you work as a bike messenger or delivery person. You will still...
Triathlon preparation requires careful planning in New York City
Training for a triathlon requires more than just countless hours of sweat and endurance. You should also take safety considerations into account when planning your workouts. For both aspiring and accomplished triathletes in New York City, training must be...
Brooklyn’s cycling reputation ahead of its safety record
Brooklyn doesn't just lead the city in bicycle commuters, it leads the city in bicycle deaths. While awareness has increased and the city continues to add new lanes for alternative transportation, cars still rule the road and threaten cycling safety. The New York...
Hands free driving technology: Who is liable in a crash?
Whether you find driving in New York City an exhilarating experience or a chore, it is typically understood that you and other drivers are responsible for behaviors behind the wheel. However, when computers take over some of those tasks, accountability may not be as...
How can you protect your children from injury?
The Protect the Ones You Love initiative is a program launched by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC provides an online database of information that helps parents and others protect the children they love. According to the CDC, a leading cause of...
Brooklyn Boy Wins $26M Malpractice Award For Jaundice Negligence
The parents of a disabled Brooklyn boy recently won a long legal battle against doctors who discharged him despite worsening jaundice. The $26 million jury award will help Although his mother urged physicians to keep her son, now 6, in the hospital because his eyes...