Amusement Park Accidents
A visit to an amusement park can be a fun way to spend a summer day. However, a day at the park can suddenly turn tragic if someone becomes injured due to negligence. The owners …
Product Liability and Choking Hazards
When we purchase products for our children, we expect that they will be safely manufactured and contain sufficient labels and instructions warning of any hazards. We expect that these products have undergone safety testing and …
Electrocution Accidents
Electrocution and contact with live electrical wires can cause serious injuries and even death. Electrocution occurs when the human body comes in contact with a powerful electric shock. Electrocution accidents are often the result of …
Product Liability and Defective Tires
Car accidents are a major cause of injury in New York and most car accidents are the result of distracted or reckless driving. While passenger vehicles are generally safer than ever, sometimes accidents aren’t the …
Product Liability Claims in Workplace Accidents
If you’ve been injured at work, you are probably aware that you may have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim against your employer. As part of your workers’ compensation claim, you can recover …
Understanding Vehicle Recalls
Every year thousands of people are injured by dangerous and defective vehicles. In response to these injuries, a vehicle may be recalled. The number of vehicle recalls is growing over the years. In 2016 alone, …
Can Electric Cars be Dangerous?
With the high price of gas and a desire to reduce one’s carbon footprint, electric cars are becoming more and more popular. Unlike conventional and hybrid vehicles, electric cars are powered entirely by electricity stored …
Understanding Drug Recalls
Every year hundreds of drugs are discovered to have dangerous properties that can cause injuries and illness to consumers. Sometimes drugs have been improperly designed, or there was an error in the manufacturing. If drugs …
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 …
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 …