Civil Rights Violations
You have constitutionally protected rights when you have been arrested, charged, or found guilty of a crime. Police officers are required to follow and uphold the law, and while most of them do, occasionally officers …
Taxi and Rideshare Accidents
Taxis and rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft operate throughout New York City and provide a convenient way to get around the city. However, they are also the source of serious accidents.
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DetailsNegligent Security
Property and business owners have a responsibility to make sure that their properties are reasonably free from known hazards. This includes providing adequate security to prevent people lawfully entering the property from becoming crime victims. …
FDA Lays Out Plan to Improve Medical Device Oversight
Thousands of people across the country rely on medical devices to keep them healthy. Medical devices such as implants, heart pacemakers, prosthetics, and birth control devices, have revolutionized health care. However, when these devices are …
Overcrowded and Understaffed: Emergency Room Malpractice
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Americans make approximately 136.9 million emergency room visits annually. Patients arrive at emergency rooms needing medical treatment for everything from a few stitches to life-threatening …
Nurse Negligence
Nurses are an integral part of patient care. Nurses are responsible for relaying important information to doctors and other medical personnel, charting a patient’s vitals and making sure that doctors’ orders are carried out. Good …
Fetal Monitoring Errors and Birth Injuries
During labor and delivery, it is essential that a fetus is properly monitored by medical professionals to make sure that the baby is safe. Medical personnel are trained to watch for any problems with the …
Anesthesiologist Errors
When you undergo anesthesia, you are surrendering yourself to the care of the anesthesiologist and the surgeon and placing an enormous amount of trust in their hands. Anesthesia is a vital part of many medical …
Dangerous Toys
Chances are your child received some new toys this holiday season. We take for granted that toys being sold in stores are safe, but this is not always true. Defective and dangerous toys make their …
5 Signs it’s Time to Find a New Doctor
You rely on your doctor to keep you healthy and to listen to your concerns. But what if you feel like your doctor is not right for you? While it’s tempting to keep the status …