New York City Personal Injury Blog
What do you really know about sexual harassment?
Craig D. Rosenbaum | July 12, 2018 | Sexual Harassment
If you are like other New York residents, you may have Hollywood’s depiction of sexual harassment in your mind. That image probably involves a male boss making unwanted advances to his female secretary behind the closed door of his office while she attempts to politely decline in order to keep her job. Sure, that happens,… read more
Reviewing average doctor visit times in Manhattan
Craig D. Rosenbaum | July 12, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
Going to doctor is not decision that most in New York make lightly. You likely spend a day in bed when you feel sick, hoping that the rest will allow your body to combat whatever illness you have. Only if rest and over-the-counter medications do not work do you typically then schedule a doctor’s appointment…. read more
What services are available through workers’ comp?
Craig D. Rosenbaum | July 5, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
If you have the misfortune of being injured at work in New York, workers’ compensation insurance typically will apply to help compensate you for income lost due to your injury. Along with monetary compensation, you may be entitled to receive vocational and medical rehabilitation as well. A lesser-known benefit available through the worker’s comp program… read more
Knowing how to spot abuse or neglect in a nursing home setting
Craig D. Rosenbaum | July 5, 2018 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Making the decision to entrust the care of a family member to a nursing home can be a difficult process. If you have a loved one who is no longer capable of caring for his or herself, you might have searched through dozens of care facilities before locating an establishment to provide the necessary care…. read more
Hours-of-services rules for drivers transporting passengers in Manhattan
Craig D. Rosenbaum | June 27, 2018 | Bus Accidents
Most might view driver fatigue to be a problem that only traditional motorists in New York face, not those that drive for a living. After all, being behind the wheel is a commercial driver’s livelihood; why would he or she risk that by not being at his or her best (both mentally and physically) at… read more
Wrongful death lawsuits vs. survivorship actions
Craig D. Rosenbaum | June 22, 2018 | Wrongful Death
When residents of Manhattan lose a loved one due to the negligence of another, most would likely assume that there only course of action to recover any sort of financial compensation for that loss would be to file a wrongful death lawsuit. However, there is indeed another method through which one can sue for damages… read more
Reviewing the Glasgow Coma Scale
Craig D. Rosenbaum | June 15, 2018 | Brain Injury
Immediately after learning that your loved one has experienced a brain injury in New York City, your first question is likely to be to what extent can you expect him or her to recover. While providing you with a definite answer may be impossible, the clinicians that treat him or her may be outline certain… read more
Are you an aggressive driver?
Craig D. Rosenbaum | June 13, 2018 | Car Accidents in New York, Truck Accidents
People can express aggressive behaviors in many different ways. When people think of aggressive drivers, images of red-faced individuals filled with road rage may pop into their heads. However, there are many forms of aggressive driving, and you may carry out some of those actions yourself. Road rage and aggressive acts can easily lead to… read more
Drug safety: FDA, doctors must weigh the risks
Craig D. Rosenbaum | June 7, 2018 | Products Liability
New York consumers may wonder about the safety of taking certain drugs, even if prescribed by their doctor, when they hear about drug warnings, recalls and lawsuits over a drug with unintended patient results. You may be surprised to learn that the federal government’s Food and Drug Administration has no power to initiate a drug… read more
How a New York judge may calculate car accident damages
Craig D. Rosenbaum | May 31, 2018 | Car Accidents in New York
When a New York driver is negligent and it causes you injury, there’s no reason you should bear the full brunt of the expenses associated with the incident. Let’s say you were driving to your child’s sporting event and another vehicle veered across the yellow line, smashing into the side of your car. There was… read more