Sex trafficking is a horrifying crime often portrayed dramatically in movies and television. For example, in the Liam Neeson film Taken, a young girl is dragged screaming from her Paris vacation rental and delivered to a ring of sophisticated criminals, who keep her drugged in…
Human trafficking is a crisis that occurs around the world. In the U.S., it’s estimated there are as many as one million victims currently being trafficked. Sex trafficking, one of the two types of human trafficking, involves the use of force, coercion, or fraud to…
As winter sets in, we brighten our homes with festive decorations, use heaters to stay warm, and enjoy holiday traditions like cooking and fireworks. However, these activities can increase the risk of burn injuries. While accidents happen, in some cases burn injuries result from negligence,…
As more people turn to alternative treatments for pain, anxiety, depression, and even opioid withdrawal, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning against using kratom, a plant-based product linked to serious health risks and fatalities. In 2021, nearly 1.7 million Americans reported using…
Over the past four-plus years, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has been battling bankruptcy proceedings due to Louisiana sex abuse lawsuits. The bankruptcy has caused tension between diocese leaders and parishioners, diocese leaders and state lawmakers, and diocese leaders and survivors of childhood sexual abuse.…
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans has spent almost $40 million in fees on its bankruptcy. This number has Louisiana sex abuse survivors and their attorneys concerned about mismanagement of the process. According to WWL-TV, the volunteer who manages the bankruptcy, Lee Eagan, has…
The deadline has been extended for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file a lawsuit against their abusers. Through Senate Bill 246 civil sex abuse lawsuits under the “lookback window” law can now be filed through June 14, 2027. No one should be a…
Excavator Accident in Lyndhurst, NJ: Construction Worker Severely Injured When Hit by Excavator Bucket – A 56-year-old construction worker suffered severe head trauma after being struck by an excavator bucket in Lyndhurst, NJ. Markhoff & Mittman, P.C., experienced Goshen construction accident attorneys, advocate for injured…
Helicopter Crash in West Carthage, NY, Kills Pilot – Helicopter accidents in New York pose significant risks of injury and death. Yonkers workers’ compensation lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. support pilots and families affected by these tragic incidents, offering legal expertise to navigate complex claims and…
Tragic Incident on New York Farm: Woman Fatally Attacked by Cow – A devastating event unfolded on a dairy farm in Lisbon, New York, as a farm worker lost her life in an encounter with a protective cow. Flor Lopez, 28, was tending to a…
