New $250 Million Safety Plan in New York
Robert Wolff
May 8, 2015
With a population of over 8 million people, New York City is among the biggest and most prominent cities in America. It is, in many
With a population of over 8 million people, New York City is among the biggest and most prominent cities in America. It is, in many
Lead paint exposure is an important issue for both renters and those who buy their own homes. These issues are especially important in urban areas where buildings may have high occupancy rates and/or may have been built decades or even centuries ago, and where lax construction or renovation standards may lead to certain kinds of safety hazards related to lead exposure.
Symptoms and Consequences
The consequences of lead exposure can be devastating, especially for children. These range from immediate consequences like seizures or coma, to slower-developing issues such as the disruption of developmental processes. Because of the extreme health hazards related to lead exposure, authorities have put standards in place including real estate disclosure processes after the 1970s when much of the research on lead exposure was originally done.
Approximately 200,000 deaths are due to preventable medical errors in New York and around the country every year. A 2010 study found that even if doctors or nurses witnessed mistakes by a medical provider, fewer than 10 percent spoke up. This may be a significant problem if hospitals are seeking to lower the risk to patients.
The dangers of younger drivers on the road are well-recognized by safety advocates and the federal agencies that review at traffic safety on U.S. roads.
What is Liability? To prove liability in a wrongful death case means to show to the jury who is responsible for the person’s untimely and
