Napoli Shkolnik Winter 2016 Newsletter

How Opioids Affect the Brain and the Body

January 2, 2018

Opioids, including heroin, morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, and more, are commonly used around the world — the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that an estimated 26.4 to 36 million people abuse opioids worldwide. Many types of opioids are abused by addicts and though the street drugs like heroin get the most press, the rate of adduction and…Read the article

Denied Workers Comp Benefits? Settlement is still possible

October 9, 2015

A recent court opinion from the Appellate Division, First Department found in favor of an injured worker who previously had his workers’ compensation benefits cut off. (Amacio v. State of New York, 2015 NY Slip Op 06298). The worker, Mr. Amacio, sustained injuries during his employment in 1998, which required spinal fusion surgery. He began…Read the article

Are Consumer Reviews Reliable?

January 10, 2018

As a consumer, there is a good chance that when you are making a decision about where to spend your money or your time, you turn to consumer reviews. In fact, sites like Yelp, TripAdvisor, Amazon reviews, and more are typically considered trusted sources of information. Many of us look for those star ratings before…Read the article