New York City Hospital Safety Grades
The nonprofit Leapfrog Group recently released its Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grades, and things did not look good for New York City hospitals. The rating system is based on entirely how safe hospitals keep …
Truck Accidents and Hazardous Materials
One of the few things worse than a collision with a truck is a collision with a truck that is transporting hazardous materials. Thousands of trucks containing hazardous materials are on the road on any …
Pediatric Malpractice
While the medical technology and care in the United States are some of the best in the world, there is still the risk that a doctor or health care provider will act negligently. Errors in …
What are Punitive Damages?
When someone is sued for negligence, the goal of the lawsuit is to provide compensation to injured individuals who have been harmed by the unlawful conduct of someone else. The point of a verdict or …
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos causes an estimated 255,000 deaths annually. Many of these deaths are preventable, and yet the United States has still failed to ban this dangerous substance. While asbestos is not currently mined in …
How a Recall Can Affect a Product Liability Claim
Product liability lawsuits arise when a dangerous or defective product injures someone. These claims are usually based on the idea that a product was designed defectively, manufactured defectively, or failed to come with adequate warnings …
Scaffolding Safety Tips
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that 65% of construction workers work on scaffolds. Scaffolding accidents are not uncommon and account for approximately 60 deaths per year. Owners and General Contractors are …
Traumatic Childbirth Injuries
While it is an exciting and happy time, most expectant mothers don’t anticipate that labor will be easy. Some minor injuries are unavoidable and a natural part of having a baby. However, some injuries are …
Premises Liability: Staircase Accidents
According to the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, over 1 million people injure themselves on stairs every year. Older adults and young children are more likely to sustain injuries, but the truth is that anyone …
Pedestrian Accidents
Walking is one of the primary ways of getting around New York City. It can be very dangerous, and when drivers don’t follow the rules, the results can be deadly. While pedestrian deaths fell to …