Craig D. Rosenbaum | July 2, 2013 | Wrongful Death
Emotions filled a New York courtroom at the recent arraignment for a vehicular manslaughter suspect. The suspect, a 17-year-old male, is accused of erratic driving, which led to a fatal accident that killed a 4-year-old girl and injured her grandmother earlier this month. The girl’s family members have expressed their frustration by demanding a thorough… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | May 20, 2013 | Wrongful Death
Many parents encourage their children to participate in sports. Most of them presumably believe the benefits of include not only physical fitness but self-discipline and character development. However, for one family, a sport has allegedly led to the death of their son. The parents of the late New York Rangers hockey player Derek Boogaard have… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | April 30, 2013 | Wrongful Death
Dealing with a loved one’s death may be one of the most emotional times in a person’s life. The loss of a family member is always difficult, but it may be especially difficult when the loss of life was a result of another person’s misconduct. Recently, the mother of a deceased man has filed a… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | April 17, 2013 | Wrongful Death
In New York and elsewhere, death is a natural part of the human experience. However, when death is unexpectedly caused as a result of someone’s intentional act or neglect, death may create an even greater tragedy for family and friends. For some, seeking justice may provide closure after a fatal accident. Recently, a family has… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | March 26, 2013 | Wrongful Death
New Yorkers understand how devastating it can be when a family member dies unexpectedly. It can be even more upsetting when the person dies due to someone else’s negligence. A family of a 75-year-old woman is filing a $2.5 million wrongful death lawsuit against the driver of a van that hit and killed her as… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | February 12, 2013 | Wrongful Death
When a loved one has passed away in a fatal accident, it may be understandably difficult to handle the funeral and medical bills. Dealing with a loved one’s death may be one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. Further, handling the financial issues may leave some frustrated and hurt. In these times,… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 4, 2013 | Wrongful Death
What is a wrongful death? Is it possible to get compensation for the medical expenses? In New York City and elsewhere, these and other questions are often asked when family members mourn the loss of their loved ones in a fatal accident involving another’s negligence or intentional misconduct. Recently, a federal judge tossed out a… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | December 19, 2012 | Wrongful Death
The loss of a loved one is always difficult. The deceased’s presence is greatly missed by their friends and family. Family members must learn to grieve while also sorting through unexpected medical bills and financial losses. When an unexpected death has resulted from another’s failures, family members may seek a suit in order to assist… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | November 21, 2012 | Wrongful Death
The loss of a loved one is always challenging. For friends and family of the deceased, the loss may be even more difficult if the death was caused by the acts of another person. In New York, a family who believe their loved one was wrongfully killed has planned a march and press conference in… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | November 5, 2012 | Wrongful Death
Recently, adverse event reports related to caffeinated energy drinks were released by the FDA to the New York Times pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act request. The request came from a couple suing the manufacturer of Monster brand caffeinated energy beverage for the wrongful death of their 14-year old daughter. The couple claims that… read more