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5 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Body

April 12, 2017

April 12th, 2017

Spring has officially sprung – finally! Are you ready for the change-in-season? More importantly, is your body ready? When we hear the term “spring cleaning,” we often consider that it’s time to tidy up our homes and/or vehicles, getting rid of old and unwanted junk. But what about our bodies? Specifically, our health? According to … Read more

The Cost of Being a Parent to a Child with Birth Defects

April 7, 2017

By Ted Oshman

April 7th, 2017

Getting Help For Children Born With Birth Defects When a baby is diagnosed with a birth defect, it’s rare that he or she will outgrow the condition. Birth defects can range from heart disease to spina bifida to Down syndrome. While these conditions themselves are emotionally difficult to adjust to, they can also present a financial … Read more

Distracted Driving: A Problem for All Ages

April 1, 2017

By Ted Oshman

April 3rd, 2017

Warmer weather and the official start of baseball season are just two things that make April an exciting month. But were you aware that April is also Distracted Driving Awareness Month? According to DistractedDrivingAccidents.com, one out of four car accidents in the United States occurs from texting while driving. Though millennials and young drivers are … Read more

Brain Injury Awareness Month: Seeing the “Invisible Disability”

March 14, 2017

By Ted Oshman

March 14th, 2017

Brain Injury Awareness Month and the “Invisible Disability” Chances are, you might not have known that March is Brain Injury Awareness month. In fact, unless yourself or a loved one has ever suffered from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), you might not also know that TBI’s account for a great portion of deaths and disabilities … Read more

Do Language Barriers Contribute to Medical Errors?

February 12, 2017

By Ted Oshman

March 27th, 2018

The fact that English isn’t the only language spoken in New York – or America – shouldn’t come as a surprise. According to the Center for Immigration Studies, when at home, 21 percent of U.S. residents speak a language other than English. What’s more, 25 million of these same residents rate their own English skills … Read more

Including Disabilities in the Diversity Dialogue

February 8, 2017

By Ted Oshman

March 15th, 2017

From gender to race, to religion and sexual orientation, diversity is a topic that is discussed on a day-to-day basis. However, those who live with disabilities (i.e. autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, etc.) are often left out of the conversation. It’s time for people with disabilities to be a part of the diversity dialogue. After … Read more

Getting Healthy: Know Your Family Health History

January 12, 2017

By Ted Oshman

September 13th, 2017

In this new year, there’s an important topic to discuss at the dinner table: your family health history. It’s vital to understand your family’s medical history, which in turn, will allow you to be more in control of your own health, as well as the health of your children. For example, according to the American … Read more

What Every Parent Should Know about Medical Mistakes in Children’s Hospitals

December 30, 2016

By Ted Oshman

December 29th, 2016

When your child needs medical attention, your mind goes into tunnel vision. The world shrinks into a series of urgent steps where you expect expert treatment from your healthcare provider. In especially urgent situations, the last thing you may have time to do is ponder the pros and cons of a given hospital. Contents Children … Read more

6 Things You Need to Know about Birth Defects

December 28, 2016

By Ted Oshman

December 29th, 2016

According to Healthline, 1 out of 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect. To help bring awareness to Birth Defects Prevention Month (January), the attorneys at The Oshman Firm are offering imperative information on what you need to know if you or a loved one is currently pregnant, or considering … Read more

The Poor Pay More for Car Insurance Than Bad Drivers Do

December 14, 2016

By Ted Oshman

December 15th, 2016

New York drivers navigate more risks than other drivers in the country. The demands of busy urban traffic, frequent road construction and crowded interstate highways not to mention the all-seasons weather require drivers to be not only mindful of traffic laws, but also to stay extra alert for sudden hazards. Along with staying safe and … Read more