What is Human Trafficking? The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended (22 U.S.C. 7102), defines ‘severe forms of trafficking in persons’ as: Sex trafficking: the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, obtaining, patronizing, or soliciting of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act, in which the commercial …
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Paralysis Personal Injury Lawsuits
Injuries to the thek, the back, and the head can have terrible consequences, some of which are are life-changing. Brain and spinal cord injuries can result in partial or total paralysis, which can completely alter your day-to-day life. That?s why it’s important to speak with a catastrophic personal injury lawyer …
Whiplash Car Accidents
If you are involved in an auto collision, the injuries you sustain could have long-term repercussions. In fact, some injuries may not be readily apparent, only becoming so days after the crash. For example, whiplash from car accidents can be a serious neck injury that affects victims for a long …
Motorcycle Accident Causes
Victims of car accidents caused by driver negligence may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. A car accident attorney can help. When car accidents involve motorcyclists, victims often face more severe injuries and are at greater risk of death. Understanding the common causes of motorcycle accidents in New York, …
Wrongful Death Statutes of Limitations
The loss of a loved one can be an emotionally draining event. This is especially true when you loved one’s death was caused by another person’s negligent or reckless actions. In these types of cases, it’s important to file a wrongful death lawsuit to hold the negligent parties accountable. The …
Commercial Truck Driver Fatigue Crashes
Driving while you’re sleepy, drowsy, or simply too tired is never a good idea. When you’re exhausted, you’re more likely to make mistakes behind the wheel, experienced delayed reaction times, have sluggish reflexes, or simply may just fall asleep. These can all lead to catastrophic injuries and even death. It …
Types of Stomach cancer linked to Proton Pump Inhibitors
A recent study conducted by the University of Hong Kong and University College of London found that Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) increases the likelihood of gastric cancer. This study was also published by Harvard Medical School and the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) which is a part of the …
Rear End Auto Accidents
Car accidents can have a devastating impact on all involved, especially when serious injuries or fatalities occur. Rear end auto accidents are a common type of collision and can happen at any time to anyone. Whether injuries are minor or serious, victims of rear end auto accidents deserve compensation. At …
Single vs. Multi-vehicle Accidents
Car accidents are terrifying and, unfortunately for some, can cause life-changing injuries or even fatalities. Sometimes car accidents only involve one car; others involve multiple cars. Regardless of how many vehicles are involved, the effects can be serious. The car accident attorneys at Douglas & London offer representation to clients …
Proton Pump Linked to Gastric or Stomach Cancer
What Are Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)? The gist is that PPI is a heartburn medication which aims to lower the amount of acid in the stomach to avoid heartburn. PPIs block certain enzymes in the stomach from producing acid. By inhibiting the production of these stomach acid enzymes, the drugs …
