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 …
Defective Car Seats
New York law requires that your child is placed in a car seat or safety seat depending on their age and weight. Car seats save lives. Car seat use reduces the risk of death for …
Expert Witnesses in a Product Liability Case
Establishing fault in a product liability case is a complicated matter. You must prove that a manufacturer, seller, or distributor was negligent in the manufacturing and/or selling of a defective product. This can involve documentation, …
Defective Machinery and Workplace Injuries
People working in high-risk industries such as manufacturing and construction are more prone to sustaining a workplace injury due to the types of machinery and equipment they come in contact with every day. Typically, workers …
The Risks of Advanced Maternal Age in Pregnancy
Every pregnancy comes with some degree of risk, but for some women, the risk is even more significant. Overall, women in the United States are waiting longer to have children. There are many reasons …
Dental Malpractice
Just like other health care providers, dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants can be liable for malpractice. These dental professionals have a duty of care to their patients. They must exercise the same care that …
National Child Passenger Safety Week
Child Passenger Safety Week begins September 23, 2018. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for children. In 2015, 663 children aged 12 or younger died in a motor vehicle crash. Properly securing …
New York Dog Bite Law
More than 48% of households in the United States own at least one dog. Dogs make great companions, but sometimes man’s best friend can be dangerous. Dog bites are more common than you think. In …
Premises Liability and Trespassers
In New York, a property owner has a duty to ensure that his or her property is relatively free from harm and dangerous conditions. If someone who is invited on the property or permitted to …
The Effects of Lead Exposure
The New York City Housing Authority has been chastised for violating rules and regulations regarding lead exposure after it was discovered that agency inspectors had not been checking apartments for lead paint. Federal and city …