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Opioid Epidemic Reduces American Lifespans

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For the first time since the Spanish Flu outbreak in the 1920s, life expectancy in the United States has declined two years in a row, and observers say painkiller addiction is the reason why. Life expectancy had risen every year since 1993, which was the height of the AIDS epidemic, and is now at 78.6 http://bit.ly/2pOn6Qw

6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Text and Drive

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All of us have seen the videos that show the horrific dangers of texting while driving and we have seen numerous billboards that urge us not to use our mobile phones on the road, but many people still continue to do it, thinking that they have everything under control and that nothing will ever happen http://bit.ly/2pzUM45

World Trade Center Litigation: What You Need to Know

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After the 9/11 events took place, there were many people who were direct victims of the attack as well as those who took part in rescue and cleaning up efforts. Since the attack and its consequences had a severe impact on the surviving victims, rescuers and cleaners health, many of them tried to claim their http://bit.ly/2oZHvS8

Construction Accident Attorney in New York

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HURT AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE IN NEW YORK? CALL US. Because so many companies are so eager to place profits before people, construction accidents are very common in New York City and elsewhere. If you or somebody you know was injured at a construction... http://bit.ly/2oZVFTa

Construction Accidents NY: How to Behave and Who to Contact?

Did you know that at least one in five workplace fatalities are construction-related? It’s a lot to think about, especially if you are a construction worker yourself, or you care deeply about someone who is. But, non-fatal accidents (thousands of them on a daily basis) still outnumber fatal ones – it’s useful to know then http://bit.ly/2D49F1g

Partner Hunter Shkolnik: Speaker on Opioid Crisis

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HB Litigation Conferences Presents Opioid Crisis: Claims, Damages & Science Hunter J. Shkolnik will be a member of the experienced faculty providing an overview of the opioid crisis and the current state of litigation. This complimentary web seminar was designed by plaintiff attorneys for plaintiff attorneys. Event Details Friday, January 5, 2018 from 2:00pm to http://bit.ly/2D6g5gg

Annoying Telemarketers – How to Get them to Stop

Receiving multiple, repeated calls from telemarketers can be annoying, and in some cases, it could even be the sign of scam. Robocalls are used extensively in a variety of ways, as appointment reminders, credit card alerts, political campaigns and even scams. Whether or not they are legitimate or not, they can become a nuisance. If http://bit.ly/2kGom2i

University Policies On and Off Campus

Each university has the authority to set its own policies for students behavior, both on and off campus. Indeed, a student may be penalized for a violation even when it occurs off-campus, such as an act of sexual assault. For those attending college, understanding your university’s on- and off-campus policies is essential. Here are some http://bit.ly/2yWzlwM

Should you file a Firefighter Hearing Loss Lawsuit?

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Do you need an Attorney to file a Firefighter Hearing Loss Lawsuit? Firefighters are constantly exposed to plenty of dangerous threats when they are out in the field, from all the fire and toxic smoke to unstable constructions damaged by a fire that can quickly and easily collapse. This is something that they face all the http://bit.ly/2kDq202

What Makes A Contract Illegal?

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Most contracts that people are entered into are legally binding, and all parties who sign have a duty to fulfill any obligations outlined within the contract. However, some contracts are illegal or invalid. There are many different types of contracts, ranging from those that involve real estate transaction to employment contracts. It is important that http://bit.ly/2BT77Cn