Is Your Child Safe at Daycare?
When looking for good childcare, you try to find a place where your child can play and learn in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Most importantly, however, you want a place where your child will …
Medical Malpractice and Surgical Error
According to a study by WebMD, more than 4000 surgical mistakes occur every year. That’s a shocking number that would make any patient nervous. Many of these mistakes are entirely preventable and result from …
Lead Crisis Continues in NYC Housing
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) scandal continues to rock the city. Earlier this year, residents discovered that NYCHA had failed to conduct required lead inspections in public housing. The city and the federal …
“Black Box” Data in Truck Accidents
Every year thousands of people are killed in accidents with large trucks. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 3,986 people died in large truck crashes in 2016 alone. When seeking compensation for an …
Third Party Claims in Workers’ Compensation Cases
In New York, if you are injured at work, you are most likely covered by your employer’s workers’ compensation benefits. However, there are situations where you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries from …
Birth Defects vs. Birth Injuries
There’s a great deal of stress involved in the birth of a child, especially when something goes wrong. When there are complications due to a difficult pregnancy or birth, parents often wonder if there was …
Private Garbage Truck Accidents
In New York City residential trash is hauled away by the Department of Sanitation, which is composed of unionized trash collectors who follow compact routes. The thousands of businesses throughout the city, however, rely on …
Boating Accidents
Late summer and early fall are great times to be on a boat, enjoying the outdoors. The benefits of water recreation, however, sometimes come with a cost. Recreational boating accidents can lead to serious injury, …
Auto Accidents and “Serious Injury”
In New York City there are hundreds of auto accidents every day. In Brooklyn alone, there were 5,977 motor vehicle collisions over a one-month period. Most of these accidents result in minor injuries that can …
Medical Misdiagnosis: Stroke
Stroke is one of the most common medical misdiagnoses. Unfortunately, it happens all the time. A doctor, often in the emergency room, fails to treat a person who comes in with the symptoms of a …