A study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine reports that emergency‑room visits fell in New York City neighborhoods where the city’s free eviction‑lawyer program was first rolled out.
Researchers examined millions of ER visits and identified a decline that corresponded with the provision of free legal assistance for low‑income tenants facing eviction.
The city’s landmark program offers free eviction lawyers to qualifying residents, and the findings suggest that such legal support may reduce the need for emergency medical care.