By Jessica McDowell, Operations Specialist at Milestone I was sitting in the drive-thru at Starbucks, the only one in the city still open, pondering the current landscape of our nation. In less than 24 hours, all stores besides grocery stores would be closed, and all…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced that IKEA was recalling about 820,000 KULLEN 3-drawer chests in the U.S. due to tip-over and entrapment hazards. The commission warns consumers to either anchor the chests to the wall or return them for a full…
Wellness is at the heart of settlement planning. The compensation individuals receive from either settlement or verdict is meant to be their just compensation that will return them as close to whole as possible.
Fundamental rules of privacy inherent in most marriages appear to be missing when celebrity couples split up. Where would tabloids and many media outlets be were it not for public demand to know all the details of the latest divorce news involving movie and TV…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a recall of about 2,000 Baby Trend Tango Mini Strollers. The products can pose a fall hazard to young children. Parents are advised to immediately stop using the strollers and contact Baby Trend for a replacement…
The stories are similar, remarkably consistent. The survivors suffer the similar, yet unique, pain. The predators come from many walks of life and different occupations. They may be priests, teachers, coaches, scout leaders, and actors. Their journey to justice is long and emotional because accountability…
About a year ago, on February 14, 2019, New York Governor Cuomo signed the New York Child Victims Act into law. It extended the deadline for filing civil lawsuits against child sexual abusers and private or public institutions until a survivor’s 55th birthday. Before that,…
Our newest Living Safer focuses on vaping, particularly among our nation's youth.
According to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), fewer children are suffering injuries related to their toys. Between 2014 and 2018, there was a decline in the number of injuries associated with all toys, which is good news. The bad…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has been urging parents and caregivers to watch out for potential furniture tip-over hazards for years. The commission’s “Anchor It!” campaign, which it launched in 2015, provides education online and via television ads to help parents to become…