Earlier this month, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced that it had reached a potential settlement with groups representing about 60,000 men who claim they were sexually abused during their youth by scout leaders and other personnel. The settlement would also...
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Boy Scouts bankruptcy involves ‘staggering’ legal fees
According to the New York Times, fee applications for lawyers and other professionals involved in the bankruptcy of the Boy Scouts of America have been shockingly high. So far, the applications have surpassed $100 million. At least one lawyer is charging $1,725 an...
Hundreds claim systematic abuse at New Hampshire youth center
Since 2020, at least 230 people have filed suit against the Youth Development Center in Manchester, New Hampshire, a secure state mental health facility, for allowing staff to systematically abuse patients physically and sexually between 1963 and 2018. So far, 150...
Sexual assault suit filed against Kevin Spacey under Child Victims Act
Nearly three years ago, actor Kevin Spacey's career fell apart following bombshell allegations of sexual assault on minors. Now, some of those allegations are back in the public eye following a lawsuit filed in Manhattan court. The case involves disturbing accounts of...
Window guards are required in many New York City buildings
Whether a window in an apartment building in New York City is three feet above the ground or thirty, a person who falls through it can sustain injuries, or even die. According to Medical Daily, it is children under the age of five who are most likely to be...
Bacterial sepsis symptoms, treatment and prevention in infants
Protecting an infant from the hazards of daily life can be a source of anxiety for parents in New York City, and for these people, safeguarding their baby from accidents and illnesses is a natural priority. One potential risk parents should be aware of is bacterial...
Coaches may prevent concussions in high school football
Every high school football coach in New York should be concerned first and foremost with the health and safety of the players. A lack of adequate information and training about how to recognize a concussion could mean the difference between life and death for a young...
Tips for preventing all sorts of child injuries in everyday life
Children are learning, growing and full of energy, so they are often at a higher risk for injury than many parents would like. Some of the top risks include things like falls, drownings, accidental poisonings, injuries from fires and car accidents. To keep kids safe...
Preventing child injuries on the playground
When you take your child to a playground, you expect your child to have a great time exploring, running and playing. If a child is left unsupervised or if the playground equipment is not maintained properly or designed correctly, a serious injury can occur. Here are...
Is your child safe with a tech-savvy babysitter?
With today's ubiquitous technologies, parents would be hard-pressed to find caregivers for their children who are completely unplugged from social media and other online activities. However, those tasked with the care of other people's children have the responsibility...
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...
Feds: Tweens’ child injuries could be prevented with seat belts
The federal Department of Transportation has initiated its first-ever seat belt campaign targeted at "tween" passengers -- those between the ages of 8 and 14. This initiative, designed to prevent New York child injuries, is just the latest in a string of traffic...
Injuries Kill More Children Than Anything Else
In the United States, children and teens are relatively safe from many things that, in the past, could have been fatal. For example, children do not pass away from diseases at anything like the levels that have been seen throughout history. However, that does not mean...
Should child safety seats be replaced after a wreck?
Those who were in an accident likely had their insurance company, or the insurance company of the at-fault driver, repair their vehicle according to their auto insurance coverage limits. But what about the child safety seat that was in the vehicle during the...
Is Childhood Lead Poisoning A Serious Problem In New York City?
Despite decades of work to eliminate lead poisoning, many New York-based children suffer from this type of poisoning each year. While the problem has certainly improved over the years, it remains a public health concern upon which New York health professionals and...