STATEN ISLAND, NY - A news report on silive.com states that a Mariners Harbor man was tragically killed in a morning motorcycle crash in Travis, New York. According to the NYPD, a 35-year-old man from Harbor Road, was taken to Staten Island University Hospital’s Ocean Breeze campus. The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the … [Read more...]
FDA Class I Recall of Baxter’s Dose IQ Infusion Pump Software
According to an online news report on fiercebiotech.com, Baxter has initiated a recall of its "Dose IQ" software made for its Spectrum IQ infusion pump after it was found to cause dangerous adverse events. Baxter has reported that a defect was found in its Dose IQ software can transmit incorrect drug dosing information to its … [Read more...]
Fatal Hit-and-run Pedestrian Accident Washington Heights
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, MANHATTAN, NY - According to an online news report on pix11.com, a woman was tragically killed, and three others were injured after they were hit by a motor vehicle. The driver of the vehicle fled the accident scene. Two of the victims were children. Law enforcement officers responded to an emergency call that … [Read more...]
The FDA’s Dangerous Hand Sanitizer List
According to a news report published on newsweek.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) list of recalled hand sanitizers has grown to over 255 different products. The report states that the number of recalled hand sanitizer products is the longest that it has ever been. The FDA has updated its list to include 255 hand … [Read more...]
Construction Scaffolding Collapse on Nostrand Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant
BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, BROOKLYN, NY - According to an online news report posted on pix11.com, a car collided into sidewalk shedding on Nostrand Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. According to law enforcement officers investigating the accident, a sedan was heading southbound along Nostrand Avenue when it collided with the … [Read more...]
Impaired Driver Accidents Are Increasing in New York City
NEW YORK CITY, NY - According to a news story on streetsblog.org, a new report published by the Independent Budget Office shows that drunk driving arrests have dropped about 46 percent from 2013 to 2019. However, the report states that the number of accidents involving injuries or deaths caused by intoxicated drivers has increased … [Read more...]
Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Trenton
TRENTON, NY - According to a news report on wktv.com, New York State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred in Trenton, New York. The accident report released the 70-year-old victim's name. The motorcycle operator was from the town of Wells in Hamilton County, New York. New York State Police stated … [Read more...]
Baby Formula Necrotizing Enterocolitis Wrongful Death Lawsuit Lawyers
Did your child tragically perish due to Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)? Parker Waichman LLP offers a free case review to parents who lost their preterm child due to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) feeding their baby Enfamil, Similac, or other cow's milk-based formula. Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) is a common food … [Read more...]
Parker Waichman LLP Wins Key Tasigna MDL Argument
On August 10, 2021, Parker Waichman LLP won a critical argument on behalf of plaintiffs who filed lawsuits alleging Tasigna® (Nilotinib) caused severe harm, including peripheral vascular disease, arterial damage necessitating surgical amputation of limbs, cardiovascular disease, arteriosclerosis, and/or other injuries. Trial attorney … [Read more...]
Driver in a Luxury Auto Injures 11 People The Bronx
THE BRONX, NEW YORK - According to an online news report on nydailynews.com, the driver of a luxury automobile was caught on video camera, crashing the lime green sedan into 11 people while fleeing pursuing law enforcement officers in the Bronx. The driver was found and was arrested, according to law enforcement … [Read more...]
Taxi-Motorcycle Accident in Brooklyn, New York
BROOKLYN, NY - A news report published on nydailynews.com, police said a motorcyclist was severely injured after colliding with a taxi cab in Brooklyn, New York. The motorcycle rider, a 32-year-old man, collided with the taxicab on Mermaid Avenue by W. 22nd Street in Coney Island, New York. The collision occurred around 4 AM, law … [Read more...]
Fatal Hit-and-Run Bus Stop Accident in Brooklyn
CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN, NY - According to abc7ny.com, a woman was tragically killed, and a man was severely injured when the pedestrians were hit by a car while waiting for a bus. Law enforcement officers reported that street racing was the cause of the fatal pedestrian accident. The deadly collision occurred in the Crown Heights … [Read more...]
Four Pedestrians Severely Injured in Washington Heights
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, MANHATTAN, NY - A news report posted on pix11.com states that a hit-and-run driver collided with two women and two young boys in Washington Heights. NYPD officers reported that the victims were struck on 183rd Street by Audubon Avenue. The two boys sustained serious injuries. The 8-year-old boy sustained back … [Read more...]
Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Brooklyn
THE BRONX, NY - A news report posted on nydailynews.com, a 29-year-old man from the Bronx died in a motorcycle accident that occurred only a few blocks from his home. The motorcycle rider hit a motor vehicle that was attempting to make a left-hand turn. The motorcyclist was heading along Bailey Avenue by W. 229th Street in … [Read more...]
Sunscreen Cancer Lawsuit Lawyers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - According to an article on claimsjournal.com, pharmaceutical researchers have asked U.S. regulators to remove specific sunscreens from the U.S. market, including popular brands such as Banana Boat, Coppertone, and Neutrogena, due to benzophenone contamination. Health scientists also asked the U.S. Food and Drug … [Read more...]
Boston Scientific Pacemaker Recalls
WASHINGTON, DC - According to a news report on tctmd.com, Boston Scientific has initiated a recall of its Ingenio pacemakers and cardiac resynchronization (CRT) medical devices because of an "incorrect transition to safety mode" risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration categorized the recall as a Class I recall, the most severe … [Read more...]
Infant Formula Recall Over Ineffectual Iron Levels
WASHINGTON, D.C. - According to an online news report on ibtimes.com.au, Able Groupe has issued a recall for several of the company's infant formula products. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration issued an alert that Able Groupe has issued a recall of many baby formula products due to "an insufficient amount of iron as required … [Read more...]
Devon Apartments in Miami Evacuated
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - A news report posted on cbslocal.com states that city officials evacuated a third residential building in Miami-Dade due to concerns the apartment building has structural deficiencies. The City of Miami Beach issued a vacate order to all Devon Apartments residents after building inspectors investigators … [Read more...]
Fatal Hit-and-run Collision in Queens
SOUTH OZONE PARK, QUEENS A news report on PIX11.com states that a hit-and-run driver tragically struck and killed a 77-year-old woman and hurt two other people in a three-vehicle accident on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, New York, last Sunday morning. The hit-and-run driver was operating a BMW X6 southbound along the expressway … [Read more...]
Four MTA Bus Passengers Were Injured in an Accident in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - A news article published on abc7ny.com reports that four people were injured when an MTA bus collided with a light pole in Brooklyn. According to the FDNY, an MTA bus collided with a pole on Flatbush Avenue, causing four people to sustain injuries. A total of 21 occupants on the MTA bus were removed from the … [Read more...]
Will Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney Mean a Larger Recovery?
When you are involved in a collision, a representative of the other driver’s insurance company might imply or expressly state that there is no reason to hire an attorney. The claim might even be made that hiring an attorney will simply mean you receive less of a net recovery after your attorney has been paid. Any accident victim … [Read more...]
Marble Handrail Falls on 8-year-old Girl and Tragically Kills Her
BRONX, NEW YORK - According to an online news report from dailymail.co.uk, an 8-year-old girl was tragically killed following a marble handrail landing on top of her at her Bronx home. The child was playing with her friend when a marble handrail collapsed and fell on top of her. The accident happened outside her New York City … [Read more...]
Why You Need a Police Auto Accident Report Following a Collision
When you are involved in a car accident, you will likely be agitated, stressed, and confused. Many people compromise their claim for compensation because they make less than optimal choices when coping with the intense emotions experienced when one is in a collision. The unpredictability and shock might mask pain or lead to an … [Read more...]
Staten Island Man Tragically Killed in an Electric Bike Accident
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK - According to an article posted on silive.com, a cyclist was tragically killed after he was thrown off of his electric bike in Stapleton. The bicyclist was identified as a 39-year-man man from Stapleton. According to a statement by the NYPD, the fatal accident occurred at around 10:30 in the morning. When … [Read more...]
Fatal Auto Accident on the Van Wyck Expressway in South Jamaica
SOUTH JAMAICA, NEW YORK - According to an online news report posted on qchron.com, NYPD is searching for a woman in her 20s who purportedly left the scene of a fatal car accident. The accident occurred on the Van Wyck Expressway by 116th Avenue in South Jamaica at around 3:25 in the morning last Sunday. According to the NYPD, the … [Read more...]
How Motorcycle Helmet Use Impacts a Motorcycle Accident Injury Claim
Although motorcycles offer an exhilarating experience, these two-wheeled vehicles come with significant risks. Even skilled and experienced riders can be endangered by the carelessness and indifference of other motorists. When other drivers make errors like drifting into a motorcyclist’s lane or cutting off a rider, the rider has a … [Read more...]
Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Williamsburg Bridge
BROOKLYN, NY - A news article posted on amny.com reports that a motorcyclist collided with a car on the Williamsburg Bridge. According to police reports, the motorcycle accident occurred on Saturday night. The motorcyclist was tragically killed at the scene of the accident. A 48-year-old motorcyclist from Jamaica, Queens, was … [Read more...]
Tractor-Trailer Accident Claims
While tractor-trailer collisions might be viewed as a motor vehicle accident involving at least one extremely large vehicle, trucking accident claims present special challenges. Although any motor vehicle accident victim can significantly improve the prospect of maximizing a claim by retaining an experienced personal injury lawyer, … [Read more...]
Key Causes of Teen Driver Auto Accidents
Automobile accidents claim the lives of close to 2,400 teens (13-19) per year while over 250,000 more suffer injuries serious enough for a visit to the emergency room. Teen accident rates are nearly four times those of adult drivers. These troubling numbers leave out a large portion of the victims involved in teen driving … [Read more...]
WTC Liver Disease Study
New York, NY - According to an online news report posted on medicalxpress.com, emergency first responders, people working in the World Trade Center, commuters, and people in the area who were exposed to toxic dust have a greater chance of developing liver disease. A new study suggests that people who were at the twin towers during … [Read more...]
Crestview Towers Residents Being Allowed To Slowly Return To Move Out Belongings
MIAMI, FLORIDA - According to an article posted on cbslocal.com, residents evacuated from the Crestview Towers in North Miami Beach were allowed to return to their apartments in order to remove their personal belongings. The residents were evacuated from the residential building for approximately three weeks due to concerns about the … [Read more...]
The Last Victim in the Champlain Towers South Collapse Has Been Recovered
SURFSIDE, FLORIDA - A news report posted on nytimes.com states that the last victim in the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium tower in Surfside, Florida, has been identified. The final, tragic death toll reached 98 souls. Fortunately, all victims have been recovered due to the painstaking effort by emergency … [Read more...]
Top Sleep Experts Meet Due to the Philips CPAP Recalls
Top Sleep Experts Meet to Discuss CPAP Alternatives Following the Philips CPAP and BPAP Recalls According to an online news article published on streetinsider.com, SomnoMed is holding a Sleep Research Society online focus group discussion on Thursday, July 29, 2021. The discussion will include a panel of approximately one dozen … [Read more...]
The FDA Knew About Heavy Metals in Baby Food
According to a news report on wjla.com, the U.S: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who are supposed to protecting our children, was aware of toxic heavy metal contamination in baby food products for several years but failed to take necessary actions. Baby food manufactures are now under pressure to reduce the amount of dangerous … [Read more...]
Fatal Bruckner Expressway Accident
NEW YORK, NY - According to an online news report on bxtimes.com, the NYPD responded to a fatal auto accident at the Bruckner Expressway. NYPD officers responded to the 911 call that reported an accident at Country Club Road and the Bruckner Expressway. The accident occurred at approximately 12:39 in the morning. When law enforcement … [Read more...]
Rural Well Water Contaminated with Insecticides
One of every 300 people in the United States has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, an incurable neurological disease. The disease's symptoms begin with slight tremors and often progress to "severe muscle control difficulties that leave sufferers struggling to talk and walk. According to an article published … [Read more...]
Deadly Drunk Driver Accident in Queens
JAMAICA, QUEENS, NY - According to an online news report published on abc7ny.com a man has been arrested after causing a fatal accident while driving while intoxicated. The driver faces criminally negligent homicide, driving while intoxicated, and assault criminal charges after causing a fatal crash that took the lives of a mother … [Read more...]
Valisure Petitions the FDA
On May 24, 2021, Valisure petitioned the US Food and Drug Administration to recall certain sunscreen and after-sun care products after discovering Benzene in product samples during safety testing. Valisure LLC is an online pharmacy and laboratory that independently performs chemical analyses of medications to protect consumers. … [Read more...]
Surfside Condo Collapse Damages to Exceed $1 Billion
According to a wsj.com article, plaintiffs' attorneys stated that it would cost $1 billion to compensate the Champlain Towers South collapse victims and their families and the available insurance money is inadequate. So far, there have been approximately 24 civil lawsuits Plaintiffs' lawyers have filed some two dozen lawsuits … [Read more...]
Fatal Drunk Driver Accident in Harlem
HARLEM, NY - A news report posted on patch.com reports that a 41-year-old man was tragically killed last Saturday morning in an accident that transpired at Frederick Douglas Boulevard and West 142nd Street. According to the New York Police Department, police identified the fatal accident victim as a 41-year-old man from Newburg, New … [Read more...]
Sunscreens Accelerate Benzene Skin Absorption
78 Sunscreen Products Contain Cancer-Causing Benzene - Study Proves Sunscreens Accelerate Benzene Skin Absorption NEW HAVEN, CT – On May 25, 2021, Valisure LLC tested 78 sunscreen and after-sun care products for safety. Valisure published its findings that many of the sunscreen and after-sun products were contaminated with … [Read more...]
Fatal Accident on the Long Island Expressway In Queens
QUEENS, NEW YORK - According to a news report posted on cbslocal.com, a family from Queens is mourning the tragic death of a father and husband who was struck and killed by a vehicle while changing his vehicle's tire along the Long Island Expressway. The victim was heading to pick up his wife, who was finishing her work at a local … [Read more...]
Indian Creek Drive Apartment Building Lawsuits
Concrete Deterioration Discovered in a Miami Beach Apartment Building, Building Evacuated Until Further Notice MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - An online news story on AOL.com reports that city officials have evacuated a Miami Beach apartment building after inspectors detected concrete deterioration. According to an attorney for the … [Read more...]
Two Injured In Traffic Accident On Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
NEW YORK - A news article posted on CBSlocal.com states that there have been reports of an accident that involved two NYPD officers traveling on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. Police are currently investigating an accident that a wrong-way driver may have caused. The report states that the accident occurred along the exit ramp to … [Read more...]
Senior Pedestrian Hit by a Bread Truck on Coney Island
CONEY ISLAND, NY - A news report posted on nydailynews.com states that a 73-year-old man is in critical medical condition after he was hit by a bread truck on Coney Island, New York. The victim had just purchased a pastry from a local bodega when critically injured in a pedestrian accident last Saturday. The news article states … [Read more...]
NuVasive Precice and Stryde Medical Device Recall
FDA - An article published on beckersspine.com states that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has raised new safety concerns with NuVasive's stainless steel Precice medical devices and is recommending that surgeons stop implanting them. The FDA , in a July 8 letter to surgeons, hospitals, and other healthcare providers, the FDA … [Read more...]
Fatal Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Accident Kills a 54-Year-Old Man
NEW YORK - A news report on cbslocal.com states that a pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn. According to the police, the search is ongoing for the driver of a white BMW who hit the pedestrian and then fled the accident scene. Law enforcement officers received the accident call at approximately 11 … [Read more...]
Hit-and-Run Driver Strikes and Kills an E-Bike Delivery Worker on East Houston
MANHATTAN, NY - A news story posted on boweryboogie.com reports that a hit-and-run driver struck and killed an e-bike delivery cyclist along the Lower East Side. Witnesses stated that two unmarked police cars were in pursuit of the hit-and-run driver. The fatal bicycle accident occurred at approximately 11:00 pm. The hit-and-run … [Read more...]
Deadly Pedestrian Hit-and-run Collision in Middle Village
MIDDLE VILLAGE, QUEENS, NY - A news report on floridanewstimes.com states that police officers are currently investigating a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident that killed a woman in Queens, New York. The pedestrian collision occurred at around 12:45 am on Eliot Avenue at 70th Avenue in Middle Village, New York. Law enforcement … [Read more...]
T-bone Accident Injures Two in Kensington New York
BROOKLYN, NY - A news report on news12.com states that the NYPD has criminally charged a Brooklyn man for causing a severe T-bone accident that injured officers who were traveling in a police vehicle. According to the news report, the accident occurred at the intersection of Coney Island and Foster Avenues in Kensington. Police … [Read more...]
NYC Officials Are Reducing the Speed Limits on Ten Major Streets
New York City - A news report published on cbslocal.com states that Mayor Bill de Blasio is moving forward with plans to reduce the speed limits on approximately 45 miles of New York City roadway. New York City officials are focused on ten major roadways that are notorious for a large percentage of motor vehicle accidents in the … [Read more...]
Dozens of Sunscreens Found to Contain Benzene, a Known Carcinogen
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT - According to an announcement published by Valisure, an online pharmacy and laboratory, found high levels of benzene, linked to leukemia and other blood cancer-related, in several popular sunscreen brands. According to the lab test results, the cancer-causing substance was found in 78 sunscreen and after-sun … [Read more...]
Three People Injured in Brooklyn Accident
BROOKLYN, NY - A news report on abc7ny.com stated that three people were injured in an accident involving an NYPD police vehicle and a Ford Explorer in Brooklyn, New York. The Ford Explorer's driver allegedly tried to drive around traffic when the driver crashed into the police cruiser on Coney Island Avenue. The accident occurred at … [Read more...]
St. Jude Medical Cardiac Defibrillator Lawsuits
USA - A news report on kstp.com states that St. Jude Medical, Inc., will pay $27 million to settle accusations made under the U. S. False Claims Act. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against St. Jude Medical, Inc., alleging the medical device manufacturer deliberately sold defective heart devices to medical care … [Read more...]
FDA Issues a Philips Respiratory Device Recall Update
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has published an important Safety Communication concerning the recent Philips respiratory device recalls. According to a press release from AAHomecare, the publication summarizes significant issues and concerns linked to the recalls. It encourages patients who are using CPAP or BiPAP … [Read more...]
Tyson Cooked Chicken Recall
SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS - On July 3, 2021, Tyson Foods, Inc. announced a recall of 8.5 million pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken. Tyson Foods is working jointly with the United States Department of Agriculture concerning the recall. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Tyson … [Read more...]
FDA Issues Warning Letter Kareem Mart
FDA Inspection Leads to an Issuance of a Warning Letter Kareem Mart Inc. FDA - A news report on foodsafetynews.com states that the United States Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to entities that are under the agency's jurisdiction. This process is part of the FDA's enforcement activities. The inspection … [Read more...]
Press Release – Parker Waichman LLP Comments: Court Orders Trump to Answer Racketeering Claims
Plaintiffs in a proposed class action lawsuit against former President, Donald J. Trump and others, previously filed in New York State Supreme Court in Brooklyn, received the Court’s permission today to amend their complaint to include a cause of action for alleged violations of “RICO”, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt … [Read more...]
Facial Scarring Lawsuits
Facial scarring is a common injury victim suffer in car accidents. A person's face striking a windshield at a high velocity can break the glass. A person's head can even go through it. On recoil, however, the person's head will come back through the glass. That can cause horrific facial injuries. Additionally, accidents victims … [Read more...]
An Overview of Mesothelioma Cancer Claims
An Overview of Mesothelioma Cancer Claims Mesothelioma is a very aggressive and deadly form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure may take decades to develop after exposure. In normal injury cases, this long latency period can make it extremely difficult to pinpoint the cause of disease and recover damages, but mesothelioma has … [Read more...]
How Does the Statute of Limitations Impact a Wrongful Death Action
Many people who have lost a loved one due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another person do not realize that there are limitations on how much time a person has to bring a wrongful death case against the wrongdoer. It seems unfair that the law prevents justice if the victim's family mourned just a little … [Read more...]
The 3-Collision Rule
The 3-Collision Rule The occupants of a vehicle involved in an accident suffer three separate collisions. The first collision is the car in which a person is riding strikes another object. The body subsequently collides with an object in the vehicle. That object could be the seat belt, airbag, steering wheel, dashboard, … [Read more...]
Abbott’s Assurity and Endurity Implantable Pacemaker Recall
Abbott's Assurity and Endurity Implantable Pacemakers Recalled Due to Electrical Short Dangers The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall notice affecting approximately 62,000 Abbott implantable pacemakers that were distributed between April 2015 and February 2019 after reports of moisture getting inside the … [Read more...]
Peloton Tread+ Treadmills
Peloton Tread+ Treadmill Owners Forced to Purchase "Treadmill Memberships" for $39 a Month to Use Their Treadmill According to several news sources, including Vox.com, Peloton has devised a solution to correct its treadmill safety issues. The company decided to "force owners" who paid around $4,300 for a Tread+ to either return … [Read more...]
DeRoyal Heart Kit Lawsuits
DeRoyal Industries Recalls Pacemaker, Heart, and Angio Cath Trays Due to Dangerous Lidocaine Labeling Error The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a Class I recall for three DeRoyal Industries surgical procedure packs due to a potentially deadly anesthetic labeling error. Class I recalls are the most severe kind of … [Read more...]
Smiths Medical Jelco Hypodermic Needle-Pro Insulin Syringe Recall
Smiths Medical's Jelco Hypodermic Needle-Pro Fixed Needle Insulin Syringes Recalled Due to "Skewed Graduated Marks" On June 28, 2021, Smiths Medical initiated a recall of two models of its Jelco Hypodermic Needle-Pro Fixed Needle Insulin Syringes due to a dangerous manufacturing defect. The affected Smiths Medical insulin … [Read more...]
Defective Seatbelt Injury Claims
Seatbelts are supposed to protect us and save lives when we get into a vehicle. In most cases, seatbelts do save lives. However, when defects prevent a seatbelt from working as intended, innocent victims are at risk of suffering seriousinjuries and even death. At Parker Waichman LLP, our Product Liability Attorneys are evaluating … [Read more...]
Recalled Glass Cooktops Are Still Out There Posing Severe House Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, DC — The US Consumer Product Safety Commission urgently announced that certain glass cooktops marketed as popular brands such as KitchenAid, JennAir, and the Whirlpool Corporation must be recalled due to the unreasonable risk of starting a fire or burning someone. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said that anyone … [Read more...]
Hyundai Kona and Ioniq Electric Vehicles Battery Recall
USA- Consumerreports.org writes that auto manufacturer Hyundai issued a second recall of its Kona and Ioniq Electric Vehicles (EVs) due to some reports of the vehicles catching on fire while parked. The company has received complaints from consumers about its Kona and Ioniq Electric Vehicles' batteries overheating and catching fire … [Read more...]
Trampoline Spring Shot Out “Like a Bullet” and Impales Boy
A 12-year-old boy who was bouncing on a friend's trampoline almost lost his life in an accident that illustrates the dangers of backyard trampolines. According to the news report, a metal spring coil sprang free and struck the boy in the back, near his left shoulder blade. The spring coil struck the boy with such great force that the … [Read more...]
Car Accident TMJ Injury Lawsuits
New York car accidents can result in injury to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). One way this happens is when a car accident victim experiences whiplash during the impact of the vehicle wreck. Whiplash is one of the more frequent ways that people can suffer a TMJ injury in a vehicle crash. During a whiplash event, a person’s head … [Read more...]
Champlain Towers South Condo Collapse Lawsuits
SURFSIDE, FLORIDA - A news story posted on cnn.com reports that the Champlain Towers South Condo partially collapsed in Surfside, Florida, trapping and killing several residents. The condominium collapse occurred at approximately 1:30 AM EST a left a mountain of rubble that trapped, injured, and killed residents who were asleep in … [Read more...]
New Changes to FDA Approval Process for Medical Devices
Forty years is a long period of time, but that is about how long it has been since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last updated its rules and regulations regarding the approval of new medical devices. The agency is now looking to modernize the way in which it gives approval for new medical devices after an investigative report … [Read more...]
Causes of Car Accidents in New York
The New York Department of Health identified seven common causes of car accidents in New York. Specifically, the origins of accidents identified by the Department of Health statistically caused the highest number of injuries in 2014, which are the most recent statistics available. According to the New York Department of Health, … [Read more...]
Myths About Settlement Agreements
Our Personal Injury Law Firm Dispels a Few Myths About Settlement Agreements Though settlements are common, many individuals don’t fully understand what to expect. Television and movies portray settlement negotiations in lawsuits as the two sides to a dispute sitting across a long conference table from each other and demanding … [Read more...]
Study Shows Maternal Mortality Rising in the U.S.
New Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Suggest Maternal Mortality Rates on the Rise in the United States Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention present a worrisome picture for mothers in New York and throughout the United States. In 1990, 17 out of every 100,000 pregnant women … [Read more...]
Healthcare Worker Malpractice Lawsuits
Medical Malpractice Firm Talks About the Effect on Patients’ Health When Healthcare Workers Ignore Safeguards A recent avoidable death at hospital shows that negligent medical mistakes can happen even where safeguards are in place. Hospitals and other healthcare facilities around the country have – or should have – … [Read more...]
Pfizer Champix N-nitroso Varenicline Cancer Lawsuits
Canada Health announced that Pfizer Korea had stopped its global distribution of the drug company's nicotine addiction therapy drug Champix. Pfizer Korea initiated the distribution stoppage to "dispel concerns over the treatment's N-nitroso varenicline impurities." N-nitroso varenicline is considered a carcinogenic … [Read more...]
New York Head-on Collisions
Head-on collisions are devastating and frequently lethal events. Regrettably, head-on collisions happen often, especially on two-lane roads with no barrier separating the lanes traveling in opposite directions. Additionally, many head-on accidents occur when drivers enter a highway heading the wrong way. This most frequently happens … [Read more...]
Aerial Lift Bucket Truck Accidents
Aerial lifts, perhaps better known as cherry pickers or bucket trucks, are handy tools. Their mobility and ability to reach high places safely make them indispensable to workers in industries like electrical linemen and other public utilities, construction, forestry, and farming, to list a few. The dangers inherent in using an aerial … [Read more...]
Intoxicated Driver Accident Lawsuits
Although many forms of careless or inattentive driving cause vehicle collisions, intoxicated motorists perennially account for the highest number of traffic-related fatalities. All car accidents that cause serious injury are unfortunate, but drunk driving accidents are even more tragic since these collisions are entirely … [Read more...]
Motorcycle-Truck Accident Lawsuits
Motorcyclists have a love for the open road. They feel the power of the machine, the wind in their hair, and go into a trance-like, almost meditative state. There is a certain sense of freedom, and even a slight bit of rebellion one might feel when riding a motorcycle. The dangers inherent in motorcycle riding mitigates the sense … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Bed Rail Entrapment Deaths
Bed rails in nursing homes pose a significant danger to elderly or infirm patients in hospitals and nursing homes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) portable bed rails and hospital bed rails, are the cause of numerous deaths and severe injuries in the … [Read more...]
Children’s Consumer Goods Are Not Immune to Design Defects
Children's Consumer Goods Are Not Immune to Design Defects Loving parents go to great extremes to provide a safe home in which their child could grow. Sadly, tragedy can strike unexpectedly when one of the children's toys, bedding, or food inflicts an injury upon them or kills them. Regrettably, children's consumer goods are … [Read more...]
Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage Tester Lawsuit
Klein Tools Recalls its Non-Contact Voltage Tester Due to Electrical Shock Hazard Klein Tools has initiated a recall of several models of its "Non-Contact Voltage Testers" due to electrical shock hazards. The recall notice has been published on both KlienTools.com and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) recall … [Read more...]
CDC Reports That 467,000 Cyclists Are Injured in Bike-Automobile Collisions Each Year
CDC Reports That 467,000 Cyclists Are Injured in Bike-Automobile Collisions Each Year Biking constitutes a popular option for recreation, exercise, and commuting to school or work. Despite a surge in the number of cyclists in recent years, they continue to face a serious risk of injury from motorists. Although bike riders have … [Read more...]
An Overview of Catastrophic Injury Lawsuits
An Overview of Catastrophic Injury Lawsuits When individuals are victimized by negligent drivers, substandard medical care, or property owners unconcerned with the safety of others, the result can be devastating, permanent injuries. Although most accident-related injuries result in physical pain, mental anguish, time off work, … [Read more...]
Defective Playground Equipment Can Lead to Severe Injuries
Playground Equipment Can Lead to Severe Injuries TAMPA, FLORIDA - According to President of EMR Safety and Health Sherri Wilson, a typical sunny summer day can make some playground equipment "dangerously hot." A news report posted on wtsp.com states that child safety advocates are warning parents about dangerous playground … [Read more...]
Staten Island DWI Accident Injures Four Police Officers
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK - A news report on nbcnewyork.com states that Four NYPD officers were involved in a serious motor vehicle accident caused by an alleged drunk driver. According to the department's spokesperson, the alleged drunk driver crashed into the police vehicle on Staten Island. The spokesperson also stated that the … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Times Square
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK - A news story posted on Explica.co reports that a female pedestrian was tragically struck and killed by a taxi in Times Square. The 57-year-old woman, who was visiting the tourist center of New York, was trying to cross 8th Avenue when she was hit. The taxi driver was heading eastbound along West 46th Street at … [Read more...]
Lyft Driver Killed in Queens Accident
QUEENS, NEW YORK - A news article posted on dhakatribune.com reports that a Bangladeshi-American ride-sharing driver for Lyft was tragically struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver in Queens last Sunday. According to the news report, the collision transpired at the intersection of Elliott Avenue and Fresh Pond Road in Maspeth. … [Read more...]
Which Philips DreamStation CPAP Machines Are Being Recalled in 2021?
Philips Recalls Sleep Apnea and Ventilator Machines Due to Toxic, Cancerous Gas Release Philips, a Dutch medical equipment company, announced a massive recall of over 3.4 million CPAP and ventilator machines. According to Philips' recall announcement, some of its ventilators and sleep apnea machines pose a serious health risk to … [Read more...]
AmazonBasics Electronics Lawsuits
CPSC Federal Safety Regulators are investigating Potentially Dangerous AmazonBasics Electronics Products WASHINGTON, D.C. - An investigative news report published on CNN.com states that the Consumer Product Safety Commission has launched an investigation into the potentially dangerous "Amazon-branded" electronic products that … [Read more...]
New Jersey Man Struck and Killed in a Hit-And-Run Car Accident in Manhattan, New York
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK - A news report on nydailynews.com states that a man from New Jersey who is seminary school was killed in a hit-and-run in Manhattan, New York. NYPD officers stated that the fatal accident was devastating to the local churchgoing community. The 29-year-old seminarian was killed on Tuesday night when a 23-year-old … [Read more...]
Fatal SUV Accident Causes the SUV to Fall into the East Chester Creek
PELHAM MANOR, NEW YORK - A news report on lohud.com states that a Jeep Cherokee was parked at a gas pump at a BJ's gas station and then suddenly accelerated, crash through some fencing, and then plunged more than 20 feet into the Eastchester Creek. The accident occurred at approximately eight in the morning. The accident tragically … [Read more...]
Tourist Severely Injured in a Scooter Hit-and-Accident in NYC
A news report on nypost.com states that A tourist from Los Angeles who was visiting Manhattan was struck by a scooter on Friday night. The 65-year-old female was attempting to cross W. 64th Street when a man on a red and black motorized scooter collided with her and then left the scene of the accident. According to the news … [Read more...]
Two Teenagers Saved in a Fiery Dirt Bike Collision in the Bronx
Hunts Point, the Bronx, New York – a new story on ABC7ny.com states that two teenagers were saved by the quick actions of a good Samaritan. The dirt bike accident occurred in Hunts Point, the Bronx, at around 7:30 in the evening. According to the news story, the dirt bike collided with a sport utility vehicle at the intersection … [Read more...]
MTA Bus Accident in Prospect Lefferts Gardens
14 MTA Bus Occupants Injured in an Accident in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, New York PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDENS, BROOKLYN - A news article posted on abc7ny.com reports that at least fourteen MTA bus passengers were injured in a bus accident in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. According to the news report, the bus driver lost … [Read more...]
Hit and Run Pedestrian Accident on Upper West Side Avenue
Actor Suffers a Traumatic Brain Injury Following a Hit and Run Pedestrian Accident on Upper West Side Avenue NEW YORK - A news story on oxygen.com reports that a famous actress was attempting to crossing an Upper West Side avenue when she was struck by a scooter operator who purportedly drove through a red light and collided … [Read more...]
Beech-Nut Rice Cereal Arsenic Lawsuits
Our Rice Cereal Arsenic Lawsuit Lawyers Report that Beech-Nut is recalling its Single Grain Rice Cereal Due to High Arsenic Levels Beech-Nut Nutrition, a favorite brand of infant food products, has announced a voluntary recall of its rice cereal due to arsenic levels above federal guidelines. In Beech-Nut Nutrition's recall … [Read more...]
