Sidewalk Slip and Fall Injury Claims
At the very outset liability in personal injury claims for a sidewalk slip and fall are difficult to prove. In order to succeed, claimants will have to prove that premise where the accident had occurred was not maintained properly by the owner resulting in the unfortunate incident. Moreover, to get a claim you will have […]
Personal Injury – Product Liability Lawsuits
More often than not, products fail to deliver on the promises they make in an advertisement. Malfunction resulting from a mechanical defect is all too common. However, faulty products can cause grave bodily harm, which is why consumers have every right to take the matter to court and claim compensation, which will depend on the […]
Icy Winter Accidents and Your Legal Options
An injury from slipping on snow or falling through ice can result in severe injuries or even death (rare but it has happened). Children are the most vulnerable to snow and ice accidents. These accidents are preventable, and property owners are responsible for keeping their premises hazard-free. Snow and ice must be cleared from their […]
An Intersection Accident that is not Your Fault: Your Legal Avenues
New York City witnesses a vast number of motor vehicle accidents, many of which occur at intersections of roads. Two roads crossing each other make one of the most accident-prone locations in the city. Drivers passing through intersections are expected by law to pay careful attention to traffic signals, adjacent vehicles, and traffic regulations. A […]
Can I Sue if my Child now has Cerebral Palsy?
Hundreds of thousands of adults and children suffer from one or other symptoms of the dreaded disease termed Cerebral Palsy. According to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation of USA, thousands of children are diagnosed every year. It is in fact, the most widespread developmental disability found among children in the country.
Skin cancer diagnosis and visual screening
Medical research shows that New York residents may not have reason to get a visual skin cancer screening. Most skin cancers are nonfatal, but 74,000 Americans are estimated to receive a diagnosis of melanoma in 2015, according to the National Cancer Institute, and more than 9,900 patients are expected to die in 2015 as a result of the disease. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force released a statement on skin cancer screening in adults without symptoms.
A Trained Eye: Take Safety Seriously
Part of the training of an injury lawyer involves being able to look at a worksite and identify safety issues or potential liability. But sometimes, these skills are sadly misplaced. They should not just be part of the injury attorney’s toolkit — they should also be part of what a competent manager or supervisor or other business leader brings to the job. So often, when work injury cases go to trial, it’s because there are any number of skilled people in the justice system who can see clear evidence of negligence or lack of attention to safety, but in the days and weeks and months before an accident, there was no one onsite who could understand that poor safety precautions were a liability for the company.
A Culture of “Don’t Worry About It”
Screening for celiac disease
New York residents genetically predisposed to celiac disease may develop the autoimmune condition either as a child or as an adult. The disease is usually confined to the small intestine, but symptoms are not always apparent and regular screening for at-risk individuals is highly recommended. Screening for celiac disease involves both antibody and genetic testing.
Many medical tests are not reviewed by the FDA
New York patients may be dismayed to find out that many of the medical tests performed each year in the United States are not reviewed and approved by the Food and Drug Administration. A 1988 law gives the FDA authority to review only tests that are sold to multiple labs, which allows thousands of tests to be performed each year that have not been required to undergo any kind of official scrutiny. The FDA also points out that only about 1 percent of the nation’s approximately 180,000 medical labs have ever been inspected.
We Know How to Win a Pedestrian Accident Case
Thousands of pedestrians are injured or killed in automobile accidents across New York City and the United States every year. Pedestrians are frequently hit by trucks, cars, or motorcycles due to various negligent factors such as traffic rule violations, driving recklessly, and others. Several of these cases result in permanent injuries or fatalities. Inattentive and […]