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Once Americans came to understand how deadly the coronavirus can be and how easily it is passed from person to person, transportation habits changed. Not only did people drastically curtail business and personal travel, but many stopped going to their workplaces. That has led to a reduction in car accidents at the same time that… Read More »

The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is not only potentially deadly, but can be transmitted by individuals who are not showing any symptoms, so people might fear that they’ve contracted the illness even if they feel fine. While the virus has existed in the United States for months, obtaining a test is still difficult in… Read More »

Coronavirus and Your Job: How The Paid Sick Leave Bill Affects You With New York’s status as an economic engine and a hub of over 8 million people, it’s quite shocking to see everything heading towards a possible standstill. On Tuesday, Central Park was almost empty and you can blame that on the public gathering… Read More »

TBI remains an ever-growing challenge for doctors and health experts. But “how big of a problem is TBI?”, you might ask. In the United States alone, traumatic brain injury is classified as one of the most serious health problems. Many cases of permanent disability and death are caused by brain injuries every year. An estimated… Read More »

Is it really possible to restore the loss of body and brain connectivity caused by an injury to the brain? That would almost be a miracle, right? In the past, we’ve talked about medical cannabis as a potential treatment for victims of traumatic brain injury. This time, however, we want to expand on the possibilities… Read More »

Brain injuries caused to infants suffered during labor and delivery can lead to some of the most severe and debilitating impairments, and lead to lifelong disabilities and the need for future medical care.  Brain injuries during labor and delivery can be caused by a multitude of issues, one of them being a deprivation of oxygen to… Read More »

If you are a parent whose child suffered a TBI, we know how challenging it can be, especially now that your child must return to school. Like you, many parents usually worry and have to deal with lots of uncertainties. What if your child can no longer cope with the standards of the school system?… Read More »

Did you know that the United States records about 1.7 million Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients every year? At James Newman, PC., we find statistics like that to be alarming and is proof of how serious TBI is. To show you how grim the situation has been in recent times, check out more TBI stats… Read More »

In over ten years of practicing law I have never felt so proud as I did the other day sitting in Bronx Supreme Court with this amazing little girl. Just a few moments after this photo was taken, the Chief Administrative Judge for the City of New York would go on to approve a record… Read More »

When an accident or injury occurs and you feel strongly it was the result of someone else’s negligence then that is enough to seek consultation with a personal injury attorney.  We always tell clients that it is always better to get the advice of a lawyer, and quickly, then no advice at all. You may feel… Read More »