New York’s Grieving Families Act Sent to the Governor
Legislators in New York have once again approved a bill related to wrongful death damages, sparking speculation about a potential veto. Legislation aiming to amend New York's age-old 1847 law pertaining to the permissible damages in wrongful death lawsuits has been passed with significant support from lawmakers, yet … [Read more...] about New York’s Grieving Families Act Sent to the Governor
Zoom 71 Reperfusion Catheter Recall
The FDA Announces the Recall Zoom 71 Reperfusion Catheters Due to Nine Reports of Serious Injury According to a news article published on cardiovascularbusiness.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that Imperative Care is recalling several batches of its Zoom 71 Reperfusion Catheters. The Zoom 71 Reperfusion … [Read more...] about Zoom 71 Reperfusion Catheter Recall
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...] about How Does the Statute of Limitations Impact a Wrongful Death Action
Tragic Fatal Fall Accident in New York City
New York, New York - A News story on ABC7ny.com states that elected officials in Manhattan seek change after a woman tragically died after she fell from a building rooftop during an overcrowded party. The fatal accident was reported at around 3 o’clock in the morning last Saturday. The victim, a 24-year-old woman, was transported … [Read more...] about Tragic Fatal Fall Accident in New York City
BD Alaris Infusion Pump Module Model 8100 Recall
BD Alaris Infusion Pump Module Model 8100 Recalled Again and Labeled Class I Event by FDA WASHINGTON, DC - The US Food and Drug Administration announced that BD / CareFusion 303 Inc is recalling 145,000 of its Becton Dickinson Alaris pumps. The recall is classified as a Class I recall because the pump's defect may cause serious … [Read more...] about BD Alaris Infusion Pump Module Model 8100 Recall
Fatal Uber Hit-and-Run Accident in Queens
Queens Uber Passenger Tragically Killed By a Hit-and-Run Driver in a Lamborghini SUV QUEENS, NY - According to an online accident report posted on nydailynews.com, a 54-year-old woman described as a "selfless individual" was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident. The victim was riding home in the back of an Uber when she … [Read more...] about Fatal Uber Hit-and-Run Accident in Queens
Pursuing a Claim for Wrongful Death Following a Pedestrian Accident
As is the case with many accidents that result in wrongful deaths, the conduct which led to the accident which killed your family member is also likely to have been a violation of the law. This means that the person or people who are responsible for your loss could also face criminal charges. For many families, the possibility that … [Read more...] about Pursuing a Claim for Wrongful Death Following a Pedestrian Accident
Preventable Military Wrongful Death Claims
USA- Rollcall.com writes that a shocking number of military deaths are caused by preventable training accidents. In fact, a report published by the Congressional Research Service earlier this month stated that nearly one in three active-duty fatalities that occurred in the United States Military from 2006 through 2018 were … [Read more...] about Preventable Military Wrongful Death Claims
Inmate Deaths Caused by Prison Guards
USA- Myjournalcourier.com writes that while COVID-19 has become a concern at prisons, such as Rikers Island in New York, it is not the only thing killing the incarcerated. Annually, about 128 prisoners are killed in the United States in homicides or accidents. The study which published the numbers analyzed the data from 2012 through … [Read more...] about Inmate Deaths Caused by Prison Guards
