Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 22, 2019 | Products Liability
It’s difficult to imagine being stuck in an elevator. You’re on your way up to the office, and the elevator chugs to a stop. Maybe the lights flicker. Worse, they go out. You’re suspended by cables high above the ground, in a 36 x 48” box. You hit the buttons, but they don’t seem to… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 20, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents
The rules of the road are always changing, but many New Yorkers may get caught off-guard by a law that may soon affect their safety on the streets. Both chambers of the legislature have passed a law that allows for rental e-scooters on New York streets, except for in Manhattan. The bill has not yet… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 18, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York
Some residents in New York may be very excited to see the development of self-driving cars. Other people may be a bit concerned about ceding control of driving to a computer. Regardless of their feelings on the topic, these vehicles are the future and it is important to understand what is really meant when the… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 12, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Advances in modern medicine may prompt many in New York to believe that almost any medical procedure is now routine. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in childbirth. There was a time period where going through delivery could easily put a mother at risk, yet today, most couples do not expect to experience any… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 9, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York
It’s no secret that the summer months are some of the most dangerous times to be a motorist in New York with the amount of reckless drivers everywhere. If you look at most reports, July and August often have the highest DUI fatality rates out of any month. According to the NHTSA, August had the… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 7, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York
Distracted driving has become a serious issue. As technology gets better, smartphones and media devices distract more and more drivers. But the technology installed into a car can distract as well. A new study finds that entertainment systems built into cars cause distracted driving, especially for older drivers. The study was done by the American… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | July 27, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
It may come as little surprise to most in New York that construction routinely ranks among the most dangerous professions. Construction workers are often asked to operate complex equipment and heavy machinery in unforgiving environments and conditions. Yet what may be shocking is just how dangerous construction can be compared to other industries. The American… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | July 15, 2019 | Wrongful Death
While wrongful death lawsuits in New York are often filed by the executor or personal representative of one’s estate, they are typically assumed to be filed on behalf of a decedent’s family. This is often the case, as the potential financial compensation that can come from such action is often meant to benefit the family. Yet… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | July 10, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
In October, it will be two years since the #Metoo movement swept the country and led to a cultural reckoning. As a result, Harvey Weinstein now is facing charges sexual assault after multiple allegations, Bill O’Reilly lost his TV show after several sexual harassment complaints and Matt Lauer lost his longtime The Today Show job… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | July 1, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York
Every day, New York residents trust that their own well-cultivated driving skills will help them avoid accidents with other vehicles. While there certainly may be something to be said about the ability of defensive driving tactics to help avoid collisions, oftentimes people are left at the mercy of others’ negligent actions. One cannot control whether… read more