Edelman & Edelman, P.C.‘S Blog
Don’t forget to buckle up when taking an Uber or Lyft
This year, New York joins 30 other states and the District of Columbia after the State Assembly passed legislation requiring passengers 16 and older to wear a seat belt in the back seat of automobiles, including ride-sharing vehicles, such as Lyft and Uber. The...
Lawyers pressuring Boy Scout councils to pay for sexual abuse
After it was revealed that untold thousands of Boy Scouts have been sexually abused by scout leaders and others who had power over them, lawyers from around the country sued the American institution. The national group, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), filed for Chapter...
Are you a delivery driver who was injured on the job?
You’ve heard the talk. You are considered an essential worker during times of trouble. You’re a hero. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident while you were delivering essential goods, you probably don’t feel like a hero. Beyond the pain, you are probably...
Are New York nursing homes shielded from COVID-19 liability?
In late March, as the threat of the coronavirus became evident, a new provision was inserted into the state’s budget bill. Many lawmakers were unaware of it. It provides surprising new protections from liability for hospitals, healthcare facilities and nursing home...
More children have been reporting sexual abuse during lockdown
According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the number of minor children who have been calling the National Sexual Assault Hotline to report abuse has been on the rise since lockdowns began to slow the spread of COVID-19. There was a 22% increase...
Progress made on compensation fund for Epstein victims
Dozens of women have accused the late financier Jeffrey Epstein of sexually abusing them at his estates in Palm Beach and the Virgin Islands. Ten years ago, he entered into a secret plea deal that allowed him to avoid federal prosecution for sex trafficking in...
After 33 years, wrongfully convicted man released on parole
There is plenty of reasonable doubt in Joe Bryan’s case, but he has not been exonerated. Indeed, he was convicted twice by Texas courts. But the evidence against Joe is so dubious that even John Grisham is convinced that Joe is innocent. “I strongly believe Joe is...
Study: Proton pump inhibitor drugs may contribute to fracture risk
It’s relatively unusual for kids to be given proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are heartburn control drugs. They’re usually prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux disease, which a child persistently regurgitates stomach acid and food. If your child is on a PPI,...
Could cognitive bias have caused a medical error?
Cognitive biases are unconscious. They change our understanding of events. One example is anchoring, where people naturally place weight on the first information they receive, even if order is not important. Therefore, if you see a car priced at $20,000 and then later...
Weinstein returns to Rikers after being sentenced to 23 years
Last week, movie producer Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison after being convicted of two sex offenses. The judge could have sentenced Weinstein to as little as five years but heeded the prosecution’s argument that there were multiple complaining...
