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For more than 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has been a community pillar in the lives of many people. The organization’s purpose is to instruct children on how to become moral and ethical adults by teaching them both Scout Law and the Scout Oath. As a result of this instruction, millions of young …

Before you engage in a mobile or online chat, you should know that anything you say might later be found legally binding, or at least this is the implication of a recent case concerning WhatsApp. The following reviews the details of this case as well as its impact. What is WhatsApp? WhatsApp is a freeware …

One of the most common questions that many accident victims have now is, what will be the result of refusing to receive treatment during the coronavirus pandemic? In short, refusing to receive medical care could end up jeopardizing the outcome of your personal injury case. Our Long Island accident attorney reviews some additional details about how …

What Is an Examination Under Oath (EUO)? If you have an insurance claim that is in dispute, then you may be asked to participate in an Examination Under Oath (EUO). The EUO is a formal process used by insurance companies at times in order to gather more information about a claim, to prevent fraud, to …

During the winter months in New York, many of wish that we were somewhere much warmer. For individuals who use wheelchairs, navigating the winter weather can be particularly difficult. The following will review some important wheelchair safety tips that you can follow during the winter months to remain safe while using a wheelchair. Improve Wheelchair …

If you are involved in a legal battle with someone with whom you were sharing text messages, it is important to understand that these text messages can be used as evidence in court. While text messages are not automatically admitted in court, there are some helpful strategies you can take to make sure the evidence …

The coldest and iciest part of winter is one time of year when people should exercise the highest degree of caution. According to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control, winter weather conditions kill more than twice as many people as the summer heat. Among the various factors that can make winter accidents deadly, …

Data compiled by the United States Department of Transportation reveals that there was an “unprecedented crime wave” on cruise ships in the summer of 2019. These occurrences saw 35 sexual assaults, which impacted 27 passengers. The majority of these cruise ship incidents happened on Carnival Cruise Line Ships. Compared to the only other cruise line …

People across the country are starting to become more aware of the danger of concussions in sports. The focus of this awareness has been on professional sports, such as the NFL players who are now filing lawsuits against the league. Now, though, high school students and their parents are starting to follow in their footsteps …

It is once again that time of year. The holidays are coming up, and Americans everywhere are preparing their vacation requests, the children are dreaming of presents, and employers are coordinating their annual holiday parties. While not all companies host big parties at the year’s end, many still do. In fact, some sources say that …

For many of us, it is a daily or at least frequent occurrence that we pass through automatic doors. There are several reasons why these doors are so common. For one, many retail stores have automatic doors. Two, there are many different types of automatic doors including revolving, sliding, swinging, and folding doors. Many people …

When you summon a ride from Lyft, you trust that the driver has been checked out and has a clean record. You expect that he or she is a safe driver. But Lyft has made changes to its policy regarding the deactivation of unsafe drivers that raises concerns. In fact, drivers who were previously deactivated …

Most passenger cars made in the U.S. by 2025 will have alerts designed to keep children from being accidentally left in hot cars, according to an agreement among groups representing many of the largest automakers. That is welcome news because every death of a child left in a car is a preventable tragedy. On average, …

A report in The Washington Post details the long-standing hazard of elevator entrapment injury and death posed to children in homes with residential elevators. The problem, the report says, has led to at least eight deaths since 1981 and more than 100 other accidents causing injuries to children, “despite a simple solution.” The report describes …

In 2017, TIME magazine reported that kids’ sports had become a $15 billion industry, and there is no doubt that it has only grown since then. It is not hard to see why. After being stuck inside all winter, kids want to go out and kick a ball around, swim, and enjoy time with their …

Summer in New York is breathtaking. There is nothing quite like the heat, bustle, and sweet fragrances that line the streets. With our expansive public parks and recreation system, spending time outdoors is irresistible. Parents of young children in the city spend hours enjoying our many playgrounds. In order to take full advantage of the …