From the Headlines: Police Custody

News sources [LINK: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/probe-launched-death-bronx-man-nypd-custody-article-1.3806131] reported in February 2018 that the state attorney general’s office took up the case of Dwayne Pritchett, a Bronx resident who died after being held in police custody. While the details and the final outcome of the case will be determined by the courts as the State of New York…

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Real Need Is Never Greedy

Many people look at the news about lawsuits and shake their heads, blaming the victims for being greedy. But if you or a loved on has ever been in an accident, you know that’s the last thing on your mind. Even seemingly minor injuries can be life-changing, and more significant accidents can leave patients…

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The Construction Worker

With the construction boom throughout the city, there are many workers engaged in the construction or renovation of new buildings. As a construction worker, there are certain rights you have–regardless of your immigration status. In understanding the great risks that construction workers were exposed to while at work in the 19th century, the legislature…

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