Police Misconduct
Over the past few years, there has been increasing coverage of police misconduct in the media. Police officers are employed to uphold the law and keep the public safe, but not all of them do …
Know Your Rights During Labor and Delivery
Having a baby can be both exciting and stressful. Once labor begins, an expectant mother can feel like she has very little say over what is happening. It can sometimes feel like no one is …
What is Cerebral Palsy?
The term cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders that affects a person’s ability to move. “Cerebral” refers to the cerebrum, which is the part of the brain that controls movement. “Palsy” refers to …
Self-driving Cars and the Future of Accidents
In March, a woman in Arizona died after being struck by a self-driving car operated by Uber. This incident marked the first time a self-driving car had killed a pedestrian. The car was traveling at …
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
In 2016, September was declared Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to draw attention to this terrible disease and to help increase funding for ovarian cancer research. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), …
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury can be devastating and have long-lasting effects on an individual and his or her loved ones. Traumatic brain injury contributes to about 30% of all injury deaths and can happen to …
Product Liability Claims and Contaminated Food
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), 131 food products were recalled in 2017. On the news, we hear and read about recalled food products throughout the nation. This …
Elements of a Medical Malpractice Case in New York
You have heard the term “medical malpractice” and probably have a general idea of what it means. A doctor has done something wrong and caused injury to a patient. But what exactly must be proven …
Protecting Your Family From Unsafe Products
When using a product results in some physical harm, you may have a product liability claim. Though the majority of the products we purchase are safe and work as intended, dangerous or defective products injure …
Comparative Negligence in New York
Not all accidents or acts of negligence are entirely the fault of one person or entity. Sometimes a victim holds some degree of responsibility for their own injury. But should this prevent someone from recovering …