New York City Personal Injury Blog
NYC hopes to increase cyclists’ safety with lasers
Craig Rosenbaum | January 19, 2017 | Injuries
Since it was first implemented in 2013, the bike-sharing program Citi Bike has achieved a multitude of things. In addition to providing people with reliable means of transportation, it has also increased the health and overall well being of many riders while also reducing traffic. However, riding a bike in a city always comes with… read more
Medical malpractice and cerebral palsy explained
Craig Rosenbaum | January 11, 2017 | Brain Injury
Cerebral palsy does not reference a particular condition or illness; it refers to a collection of disorders that affect a baby’s brain and nervous system. Cerebral palsy affects the brain function and bodily movement of its victim. Cerebral palsy is a condition that arises either during or immediately after delivery. This post will go over… read more
What plastic surgeries are the most dangerous?
Craig Rosenbaum | January 9, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
Gone are the days when plastic surgery consisted of breast enhancements and botox injections. Now there are plastic surgeries to enhance or repair a variety of issues from facial wrinkles to rough elbows and shaved down toes. There are plastic surgeries to alter just about any part of the human body. But the proliferation of… read more
What if a seat belt isn’t as safe as you think?
Craig Rosenbaum | December 27, 2016 | Car Accidents, Injuries
There are 43 million drivers over 65 years old in the U.S. That’s almost one in every five drivers, and in the next 30 years, the number of senior drivers is expected to grow by 77 percent. Unfortunately, the risk of being killed or injured in a car accident increases with age. The fatal crash… read more
Signs of a traumatic brain injury
Craig Rosenbaum | December 26, 2016 | Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can cause long-lasting and sometimes fatal damage. Car accidents and sports injuries are some of the main causes for TBI, so if your family has recently been in a car accident or your children have been injured while playing sports, it is very important to see a doctor immediately and watch… read more
An overview of mesothelioma cases
Craig Rosenbaum | December 13, 2016 | Wrongful Death
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that damages the lining of internal organs, for instance, the lungs, stomach, and heart. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the disease, only medication that can mitigate the side-effects. Mesothelioma primarily develops in people who were exposed to asbestos on a regular basis. This post will go over how… read more
Safety standard: EVs need to be louder
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | December 2, 2016 | Products Liability
Safety experts are calling for louder electric vehicles (EVs). Since their inception, cars have always been loud. People rely on noise to alert them to their environment all the time, just consider that all cars are equipped with horns. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), they are releasing new safety standards to… read more
Why you should seek a second medical opinion
Craig Rosenbaum | November 29, 2016 | Injuries
As a patient, you depend on your doctor or other medical professional to accurately assess your symptoms, come up with a diagnosis and create a treatment plan that works to improve your life as much as possible. Unfortunately, there are times when you may want a second opinion before trusting what your doctor has to… read more
Medical malpractice damage caps explained
Craig Rosenbaum | November 24, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
In response to rising medical insurance premiums, many states passed medical malpractice “caps.” You are still entitled to compensatory damages for your injuries, however, what you can recover and for what is capped. The largest share of these damages was for pain and suffering and is the first place most states limited malpractice liability. This… read more
Should carmakers be liable when an autonomous car crashes?
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | November 21, 2016 | Products Liability
At first blush, it seems that defects in autonomous cars should be treated as any other defect, under products liability. In a products liability suit, the manufacturer, supplier, retailer or seller bears responsibility once the plaintiff establishes that the product was defective and that defect caused her injury. Typically, the plaintiff must prove a particular… read more