Sexual harassment and sexual abuse are forms of sexual misconduct that are punishable under local, state, as well as federal law. While these terms are used interchangeably at times, there are several key differences between these two types of criminal offenses that you need to b......
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Sexual abuse involves non-consensual sexual contact by one person upon another. The term is not limited to a particular sexual act and is commonly used to describe a wide range of sexually abusive behavior - from unwanted touching to sodomy. While anyone can be subjected to......
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Sexual assault attorney Michael Lamonsoff and his legal team will obtain compelling evidence, such as a copy of the police report, medical records, therapy and counseling records, forensic evidence, witness accounts, proof of any communication with the defendant, and any other po......
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Structural failures can cause a building to partially or totally collapse, resulting in catastrophic injuries and deaths. A structurally defective building can collapse while it is under construction or while it is being used - depending on the severity of the defects. In N......
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Occupational injuries and fatalities are extremely common in the construction industry. Data shows that in 2019, construction-related fatalities accounted for 20% of occupational fatalities in the private industry. Heavy equipment related accidents account for a significant perce......
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New York has become one of the most progressive states in the fight for justice for sexual assault survivors and sexual abuse survivors. Legislation, such as the recently passed Adult Survivors Act (ASA) and the previously passed act the Child's Victim Act (CVA), give survi......
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Two of the most common legal doctrines that can be applied to personal injury claims are premises liability and negligence. Not many people, however, know the differences between the two legal doctrines. How exactly is premises liability different from general negligence? Here&rs......
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Premises liability is a legal doctrine under which the owner or occupier of a property can be held financially responsible for torts that occur on their premises. A tort - as defined by English tort law – is a civil wrongdoing that leads to legal liability.In other w......
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If you have been injured by a negligent third party and intend to sue them, you need an experienced and resourceful personal injury lawyer on your side. Moreover, with thousands of personal injury lawyers in New York City to choose from, picking the right lawyer to handle your cl......
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If you have been injured in a car accident and are planning to sue the at-fault party, you might be wondering how long your case might take to settle and when you might be able to receive the settlement from the insurance company.The truth is that there is no definitive answer t......
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