May, 2020 | Edelman & Edelman, P.C.

Lawyers pressuring Boy Scout councils to pay for sexual abuse

On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | May 21, 2020 | 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?

On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | May 18, 2020 | Personal Injury

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?

On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | May 14, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

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...