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New Yorkers Need to Know about the Effects of Asbestos

You have most likely seen the commercials on television for people suffering from mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure. What exactly is asbestos, though? How and when can people be exposed? What are symptoms of exposure? What can you do about it if you are exposed? Understanding What Asbestos Can Do to People What Is Asbestos? In the 1800s, asbestos was a celebrated substance. The naturally occurring mineral was not only fireproof, but […]

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What Happens If a Child Is Injured At School in New York?

Child Injuries Premises Liabilty

All parents have had a moment of fear or apprehension when they first drop their child off at school: what if they get hurt? From violent playground bullies to school bus accidents, there are all kinds of ways for children to have a school injury – and since you can’t be there to prevent them or help your child, you have to rely on others to do so. Sometimes, though, kids still get hurt, […]

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4 Tips to Avoid Motorcycle Injuries in New York

Motorcycle Accidents

Want to hear a sobering statistic? A person on a motorcycle is 29 times more likely to be killed than someone in a car. With more cars on the road and higher rates of auto accidents, it is only getting more dangerous for bikers. Just a few weeks ago, at the tail-end of April, a 59-year-old man struck a rider from behind, knocking him off his bike, then drove off. Thankfully, the police caught him […]

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1 Dead, 22 Hurt: Tragedy a Reminder Pedestrians Must Be Careful

Pedestrian Accidents

For New Yorkers, walking isn’t a choice – it’s something that’s part of living in our city. Most of the time, for most of us, it’s something that we don’t even think about. As recent events have reminded us, though, everyone who walks needs to start thinking about it a little bit more, and what they can do to make themselves as safe as possible. You probably already know what we’re talking about. Recently […]

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Prescribed Fluoroquinolones? Talk to Your Doctor Immediately

Fluoroquinolones Pharmaceutical Liability

If you need antibiotics, you probably aren’t at the point where you will turn down medicine. Antibiotics treat illnesses or infections like a UTI or strep throat – and no one is going to pass up an opportunity to get rid of those. However, before you head to the pharmacy, check out the type of antibiotic you have been prescribed. If you see the term “fluoroquinolone,” you might need to turn around and head right […]

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Spinal Surgery Case Continues in New York Despite Dropped Claims

Medical Malpractice

Personal injury lawsuits are not resolved overnight. It can take months or even years for a case to be settled and for victims to see any sort of compensation for their injuries. During the process, the claims you originally filed could be altered, added, or dropped. However, even if those things happen, it doesn’t mean that the case itself will end. That is exactly what is happening on a case currently going on in […]

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Medical Devices May Not Be Found Defective – Even If They Fail

Medical Malpractice Product liability

Let’s say you get a Pacemaker, prosthetic, or another type of medical device from a doctor. These devices are responsible for helping you alleviate serious symptoms or pain, and in some cases even to help keep you alive. So what happens if they don’t work? You should be able to sue the company that made them, right? Companies have to make products that work in general, so the standard for hugely important medical devices has […]

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What Happens When Auto Accidents Become Fatal in New York?

Auto Accident Car Accidents Wrongful Death

When a particularly tragic auto accident occurs, we are all reminded of not only how quickly lives can be taken, but also how horrific a bad accident can really be. You may have seen this recent story on the news: two off-duty NYPD officers were driving in the Bronx when their car flipped multiple times off of a traffic circle and caught fire. Both the images from the crash and witness testimonies are absolutely tragic. […]

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Cops Use Pepper Spray and Flash Grenades on Inauguration Protesters

Construction Accidents

The weekend of the Inauguration was anything but quiet. While there were no arrests made during the worldwide Women’s March, Inauguration Day protests did not go quite as smoothly. You have probably seen videos of violence from both protesters and police. Throughout the afternoon, there were small pockets of protesters responsible for smashing the windows of large banks, and some protesters also reportedly threw rocks and bricks at officers. All told, over 200 people were […]

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There Are Serious Risks Attached to Testosterone Therapy

Pharmaceutical Liability Product liability

A dip in testosterone can have serious effects on a man’s personality. Testosterone affects other aspects of his behavior besides the obvious dip in sex drive. Men who have experienced low testosterone, known as “Low T,” may also experience low energy and desire in general. Because of this, many men turn to testosterone therapy in order to get themselves back on their feet. The only problem is, this testosterone therapy may cause more trouble than […]

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New Yorkers Need to Know about the Effects of Asbestos

What Happens If a Child Is Injured At School in New York?

4 Tips to Avoid Motorcycle Injuries in New York

1 Dead, 22 Hurt: Tragedy a Reminder Pedestrians Must Be Careful

Prescribed Fluoroquinolones? Talk to Your Doctor Immediately

Spinal Surgery Case Continues in New York Despite Dropped Claims

Medical Devices May Not Be Found Defective – Even If They Fail

What Happens When Auto Accidents Become Fatal in New York?

Cops Use Pepper Spray and Flash Grenades on Inauguration Protesters

There Are Serious Risks Attached to Testosterone Therapy

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