New York City Personal Injury Blog
Truck accident claims lives of 2 New Yorkers
Craig Rosenbaum | April 3, 2017 | Truck Accidents
When people are involved in a large truck accident, the outcome can be especially perilous. Not only does it take large truck drivers longer to slow down, but the massive size of their trucks can make a collision even more devastating. In Manhattan, and on roads across New York, it is essential for those who drive… read more
Defective Medical Devices: FDA Warning on IVC Filters
Craig Rosenbaum | April 3, 2017 | Defective Medical Devices
The FDA issued its warning on the dangers against long-term IVC Filter use in 2010. Soon after the alert was issued revealing the dangers of these defective medical devices, a decrease in the use of IVC Filters was recorded. However, this proved to be too little, too late for some patients already implanted with the… read more
Sleep-deprived truckers are a disaster waiting to happen
Craig Rosenbaum | March 28, 2017 | Truck Accidents
If you don’t believe that drowsiness, sleep deprivation and fatigue present any real danger, consider the fact that history blames sleep deprivation for disasters such as the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger, the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the nuclear explosion in Chernobyl. One drowsy driver isn’t going to cause that kind of devastation,… read more
Suing a doctor for misdiagnosing Alzheimer’s
Craig Rosenbaum | March 24, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
Many misdiagnosis suits focus on what wasn’t done. The doctor thought it was the wrong disease therefore precious time was wasted treating an illness that wasn’t there. Furthermore, the patient endured the side-effects of the medications and treatments associated with that misdiagnosed disease. But there is a second concern, the harm caused by the actual… read more
Clinical trial tests Progesterone to treat severe TBIs
Craig Rosenbaum | March 22, 2017 | Brain Injury
A TBI (traumatic brain injury) is a severe injury to the brain. It is defined by major damage to a person’s brain that can result in decline in memory, cognitive function and neurological operations. Severe TBIs can substantially reduce the future well-being of the victim and even leave them dependent on outside care and machines…. read more
Fatal school bus crashes and litigation strategy
Craig Rosenbaum | March 21, 2017 | Bus Accidents
You probably remember the multi-fatality school bus crash in Tennessee. Now the families are pursuing litigation for deaths and fatalities connected to the collision. The nature of dealing with multi-plaintiff suits are complicated, and it isn’t always clear who you can hold responsible for the accident. This post will go over how you investigate and… read more
Will that settlement offer cover the long-term cost of paralysis?
Craig Rosenbaum | March 20, 2017 | Catastrophic Injuries
Whether you face the rest of your life as a quadriplegic (also called tetraplegic) or paraplegic after an accident, the insurance companies will more than likely offer you settlements far below what you need. In the face of increasing medical costs, your inability to work (at least in the beginning) and other expenses, you might… read more
Study finds traffic fatalities are on the rise
Craig Rosenbaum | March 20, 2017 | Car Accidents
Companies, non-profit organizations, and the government collectively spend millions of dollars on safety technologies and public relations campaigns to make cars safer and to educate the public on good driving practices. Despite all of that effort and money, the U.S. is experiencing a sharp rise in traffic fatalities that has alarmed safety experts. According to… read more
My doctor wants to amputate. What will happen to me?
Craig Rosenbaum | March 17, 2017 | Injuries
After suffering serious injuries in an accident, doctors work to determine what treatment will provide you with the best chance of getting back to a normal life. Unfortunately, that might mean the amputation of a limb. Fear and anxiety often surround hearing that you will lose a limb, but knowing what to expect might help… read more
The unseen injuries are the ones to worry about after a crash
Craig Rosenbaum | March 15, 2017 | Injuries
You expect to feel aches and pains after an accident. Even when the injuries seem minor, some pain exists because of the impact. Do not take those pains lightly, especially if your torso and abdominal area hurt. That pain could signify an internal injury that could kill you if not treated properly and immediately. Going… read more