New York City Personal Injury Blog
Dozens of Zantac carcinogen lawsuits consolidated in one court
When officials revealed the possible existence of a dangerous carcinogen in Zantac, many longtime users of the heartburn drug took action. Lawsuits popped up across the country, all stemming from the worrying discovery of NDMA in the drug. Now, more than 140 of these...
Greyhound Bus Accidents
Bus accidents are more frequent than most people believe. According to research published by the United States Department of Transportation there are an estimated 11,000 roadway collisions involving private and public transportation buses in the United States...
Zantac Lawsuit: What You Should Know
As of September of 2019, the popular heartburn medicine Zantac (ranitidine) has been recalled and taken off shelves in pharmacies after the Food and Drug Administration announced that it had found the cancer-causing chemical N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in some...
Tow truck driver: Assemblyman tried to blame DWI crash on wife
New York State Assemblyman Brian Kolb recently wrote an op-ed urging drivers to stay sober and safe over the holidays. Unfortunately, the 67-year-old Assembly minority leader ignored his own advice. According to news reports, a tow truck driver Kolb blamed his wife...
CVA-The New York Child Victims Act
The New York Child Victims Act, also referred to as the CVA, was signed into legislation in January of 2019 and went into effect on August 14, 2019. Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature signed this bill into law to empower victims of child sex...
Zantac Linked to Cancer
As of September of 2019, the popular heartburn medicine Zantac (ranitidine) has been recalled and taken off shelves in pharmacies after the Food and Drug Administration announced that it had found the cancer-causing chemical N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in some...
Traces of asbestos found in talcum powder sample
Back in November, pharmaceutical and personal care product company Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced a voluntary recall of one lot of its baby powder. The company did so after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found "sub-trace" levels of the carcinogen...
Truck accidents often arise from driver errors or bad maintenance
Trucking companies and their drivers in New York have a responsibility to maintain their vehicles and drive with care. Although the majority of transport companies and employees take their duties seriously, the consequences can be catastrophic when something goes...
Ranitidine (Zantac) recalled due to cancer risk
Zantac is one of the most popular heartburn medications in the United States. Millions of people use it frequently. That's all due to change, as recent tests have revealed a cancer risk and major drugstores have started pulling the products. Here is what you need to...
Burn Injuries: What you should know
Burns are some of the most serious and painful injuries a person can endure. In traumatic burn cases, permanent scarring and the loss of facial features, fingers and toes can occur. A scar from a severe burn can take up to two years to heal before cosmetic surgery can...
