A man is living in chronic pain and limited mobility after a New York hospital made a serious error.The 52-year-old patient received a therapeutic injection in Sep. 2010, but he soon felt that something wasn't right. He presented himself to Nyack Hospital a few days...
Month: August 2014
How Do I Know If I Have A Defective Product Lawsuit?
People are often confused or misinformed about their right to sue after a product falters. Product liability cases can be extremely complicated and involve testimony from experts on both sides. Product liability cases are generally governed by state law, but some...
Construction Crush Injuries: An Unavoidable Job Hazard?
To avoid placing yourself between a heavy object and the ground is to follow a basic human instinct. But construction workers routinely make their living by putting themselves in dangerous situations. They must rely on their coworkers and reliable equipment to escape...
Do Motorcycle Passengers Have Legal Recourse After An Accident?
When a car driver hits a motorcyclist it is obvious that he or she will be responsible for the biker's injuries. This will likely involve insurance payouts and possibly a personal lawsuit. People are often confused, however, about the legal rights of an injured...
NYC Does Not Require Sightseeing Buses To Report Crashes
The popularity of NYC bus tours has steadily increased over the past decade, causing tourism-related businesses to create or expand their fleet. Today, 263 double-decker buses navigate the city's busy streets.New York City regulators have not kept up with this...
Injured NYC Tourists Are Often Shortchanged
People in the U.S. rely heavily on the civil court system to receive compensation for harms they have unfairly suffered. This is in contrast to many countries where wrongly injured people are left without legal recourse. The situational difference leaves many foreign...
Is There Legal Recourse After A Skydiving Accident?
The tragic death of a NYC correction officer on Wednesday has brought the issue of skydiving safety to the forefront. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the fatal Long Island accident while the victim's family anxiously awaits answers.The...