Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents in New York City
In New York City, 2019 was the deadliest year for bicyclists since 2000. While bicycle accident rates have been down lately due to the lack of cyclists and cars on the road as a result …
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Legislation Introduced to Lift Gag Order on Consumer Products Safety Commission
Although most consumers believe that they will be fully informed any time there is a danger associated with a product, this is not the case in the United States. Under section 6(b) of the Consumer …
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Marijuana Use and Car Accidents
With the legalization of marijuana on the horizon in New York, it’s important to consider the impacts legalization could have on car accidents. Just because it is legal to use marijuana, it does not mean …
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Do I Need an Attorney for my Truck Accident Case?
Thousands of people are injured every day in truck accidents. When you are involved in a truck accident, your injuries can be serious and life-altering. Truck accidents can be caused by a number of different …
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Were You Injured at the Gym?
When you go to the gym, you may worry about injuries caused by improper exercising techniques. You may not realize that you can also be injured by unsafe conditions at the gym. Gym owners and …
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May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month
Preeclampsia Awareness Month is observed in May and is an opportunity to shed light on this dangerous pregnancy condition. Preeclampsia is a disorder that only occurs in pregnancy or immediately after birth and can have …
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Medication Errors by Pharmacists
Pharmacists owe a duty of care to patients just like any other medical professional. We trust pharmacists to give us the correct medication in the correct dosage. When a pharmacist makes an error, the results …
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Lawmakers Look to Extend Lookback Window for Child Victims Act
The Child Victims Act was an important legislative step in the fight against child abuse in New York. The Act extended the criminal and civil statute of limitations period and made other changes that expanded …
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School Bus Accidents
Tragedy struck in late February when a 10-year old girl was hit and killed by a school bus in Brooklyn. The girl was crossing the street on the way to school when the bus made …
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What is the Standard of Care in a Medical Malpractice Case?
Medical malpractice cases arise when a patient is injured due to the negligence of a doctor or other medical professional. In order to prove medical malpractice in New York, a patient must prove that the …
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