Viable Cause of Action for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
The tort cause of action, “negligent infliction of emotional distress,” while available in just about all jurisdictions in the United States, has several restraints and limitations in bringing about this...
What is the Difference Between Chronic and Acute Back Pain?
You may have heard the terms acute and chronic in reference to various pains or injuries. Acute refers to a short term pain or injury, while chronic refers to long...
How to Take Action if Your Child has an Elevated Blood Lead Level
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC) began testing children for blood lead levels back in 1997. Since then, the percentage of children under 72 months of...
What is the Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse of a Minor?
This January, a Bronx Roman Catholic Priest was suspended for allegedly abusing children three decades ago, according to the New York Times. Reverend Richard Gorman stepped away from his role...