When Does a Medical Misdiagnosis Qualify as Malpractice?
Knowing what does and does not qualify as medical malpractice can be tricky, especially when it comes to misdiagnosed conditions. Was your doctor doing the best they could with the information they had, or should they have been able to offer a more accurate diagnosis? Whether or not your doctor acted negligently depends on a […]
5 Steps to Maximizing Your Car Accident Settlement
Car accidents are expensive: emergency room visits, ambulance rides, x-rays, hospital stays, and ongoing treatments can all add up. And while it would be great if insurance companies could be relied on to cover victims’ medical bills and other expenses so they can get back on their feet, this is unfortunately not always the case. […]
Why the Best Lawyer isn’t Always Just Around the Corner
We all wish life could somehow be less hectic during the holidays, but unfortunately life stresses don’t take a break, not even for Christmas and New Year’s. Accidents and injuries are just as likely to happen at this time of year as any other, and understandably, many people facing personal injuries around the holidays just […]
Brooklyn Couple Wins $120 Million in J&J Talc-Cancer Lawsuit
Johnson & Johnson has been in the legal news a lot lately. Currently, the company is facing over 20,000 lawsuits from people who claim that the company’s talc-based products caused their cancer. In recent weeks, a Manhattan judge ordered J&J to pay a Brooklyn couple $120 million after they claimed in court that a talc […]
New York Car Accident Statistics: 5 Key Takeaways
The state of New York is a dangerous place to drive, and when we look at recent statistics, we can see that unfortunately the problem is getting worse, not better. Each year, the Institute of Traffic Safety Management and Research (ITSMR) analyzes crash data, and there is a lot we can learn from these statistics. […]
4 Steps to Take After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries–or head injuries that cause damage to the brain–are far more common than most of us realize, especially after an accident. One of the most unfortunate things about sustaining this type of injury is that it can easily go unnoticed, leaving victims without necessary medical care, chronic cognitive and memory problems, and difficulties […]
Most Common Construction Site Injuries
With near-constant construction happening across the state of New York in late summer and early fall, getting injured on the job is a serious daily concern for construction workers. Construction has long been known as the most dangerous of all industries: in 2018, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one in five […]
Bayer Announces $1.6 Billion Essure Birth Control Settlement
The Bayer corporation has been in the news a lot lately, in particular for lawsuits filed against the company claiming that Bayer products were the cause of serious or deadly health issues. Most recently, the company agreed to a $10 billion settlement to resolve 15,000 claims that their popular weed killer Roundup caused cancer. And […]
Zantac-Cancer Link Results in Flood of Lawsuits
For sufferers of heartburn, acid reflux, and other persistent stomach issues, the emergence of the antacid Zantac (ranitidine) was life-changing. But if you’ve been taking Zantac regularly over the years, you probably noticed when on April 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered stores to pull the drug from shelves. The announcement followed an […]
Roundup-Lymphoma Connection Sparks Billion-Dollar Lawsuit
Roundup is a familiar label in American homes. Farmers, homeowners, and avid gardeners have used the glyphosate-based weed killer for decades to keep their lawns, gardens, and crops healthy. Its popularity has made it the most widely-used weed killer in the U.S. But over the years, disconcerting evidence has continued to mount about the link […]