Falls in Hospitals and Emergency Rooms
It is not uncommon for a patient who is being treated in the hospital or an emergency room to fall. Some patients, based on their medical condition, are more at risk for falls. In addition, …
Are Companies Doing Enough to Alert Consumers of Product Recalls?
When a company is made aware that one of their products is dangerous and defective, that company has an obligation to inform consumers and to remove that product from the market. This is typically done …
Study Finds Speeding is the Most Common Factor in Car Accidents
Everyone has exceeded the speed limit at some point. However, many drivers make speeding a habit. As the speed of a vehicle increases, it becomes harder to maneuver and control. This can lead to a …
Heartburn Drugs Linked to Cancer Risk
In September, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had detected low levels of an impurity that could cause cancer in products containing ranitidine. These products include the popular heartburn drug Zantac and …
Accidents With Delivery Drivers
Delivery drivers run rampant throughout New York City, delivering everything from Amazon orders to takeout food. Over the past few years, the number of delivery drivers on the road has skyrocketed. Increased numbers of delivery …
The Risk of Forceps-assisted Deliveries
If you’re pregnant and you’ve been in labor for a long period of time or your labor has stalled, there is a chance that your doctor may decide to perform a forceps-assisted delivery. During the …
New York’s Vision Zero Plan: Five Years Later
In 2014, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new program called Vision Zero. The purpose of the program was to completely eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2024. Five years later, some people …
What to do After a Slip and Fall Accident
When you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, it can be a traumatic experience. If your slip and fall accident was caused by a dangerous condition on the property, …
Third-Party Claims in Workers’ Compensation Cases
If you’ve been injured on the job, in New York, you have the right to file a claim for workers’ compensation to receive reimbursement for your medical bills and lost wages. However, sometimes, a third …
Accidents Caused by Road Hazards
Most car accidents are the result of carelessness on the part of a driver. However, not all accidents are caused by a driver’s negligence. Sometimes the negligence of others is to blame. This may be …