New York City Personal Injury Blog
Anton Yelchin’s parents plan to file wrongful death suit
Craig Rosenbaum | August 13, 2016 | Wrongful Death
Anton Yelchin, the actor famous for playing Chekov in the ‘Star Trek’ reboot among other movies was tragically killed June 19th after his Jeep Cherokee rolled backward into him, pinning him between a brick pillar and security fence. Since that time, his family has remained mostly silent regarding his death until they announced this week… read more
Wrongful death lawsuit after fatal club shooting
Craig Rosenbaum | July 31, 2016 | Wrongful Death
It seems that fatal shootings are becoming increasingly commonplace. Every week there is a new headline discussing the latest shooting or mass murder. Unfortunately, in Florida, a rising basketball star was gunned down after exiting a club. He received treatment at the local hospital. Sadly, he passed away. His family sent letters to the club… read more
Overview of School Bus Safety in New York
Craig Rosenbaum | July 24, 2016 | Bus Accidents
Everyone is familiar with the big yellow school bus. And perhaps your child boards one to make his or her trek to school. The buses are a staple on television to denote traditional school experiences. Unfortunately, school buses are not all fun memories and nostalgia. School buses are serious machines that must safely bring students… read more
Former wrestlers sue WWE for brain injuries
Craig Rosenbaum | July 24, 2016 | Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries were the buzzword for all manner of neurological injuries associated with football, soccer, and cheerleading. But one sport went largely under the radar regarding traumatic brain injury investigations ? wrestling. More than 50 former wrestlers sued the WWE arguing that the WWE knew about the potential for brain injury and withheld information… read more
500,000 Hoverboards recalled after fires
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | July 17, 2016 | Products Liability
Hoverboards, among the biggest ticket items during last winter’s shopping season, are being recalled after some owners reported explosions and fires causing serious injuries. The deceptively named ‘hoverboard’ (after the technology seen in Back to the Future) are two-wheeled motorized scooters. They don’t actually hover, like the ones seen in the movies, instead they are… read more
Who is liable in an accident with a self-driven car?
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | July 10, 2016 | Products Liability
You probably read about the unfortunate accident in Florida involving a self-driven car. This accident, while tragic, also raises issues of liability, fault, and legality. In an accident involving a self-driven car, who is at fault? Can you sue the car manufacturer for products liability if the onboard computer malfunctioned? What if the computer did… read more
Medical malpractice suits require careful consideration
Craig Rosenbaum | July 10, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Putting your life in another person’s hands takes a tremendous amount of trust. These feelings of loss and confusion can be overwhelming but it is important that you clearly think through any decision you choose. You don’t want to make any rash choices. Here are six things to consider before filing a lawsuit. First, how… read more
Products Liability-Summer Toys Safety Concerns
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | June 28, 2016 | Products Liability
As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, we are reminded that summer is officially here! Although the summer months are usually filled with fun in the sun, it also leads to an increase in products liability concerns. World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc., (W.A.T.C.H.) reminds us today that there are many summer toy products on the… read more
An Overview: Strict Products Liability
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | June 26, 2016 | Products Liability
You have probably heard of products liability in the context of broken toys, defective cars and medication side-effects. The basic gist is that if a company produces or sells a product that is defective, that company should be liable for any injuries they cause. Two broad theories regarding products liability cases are negligence and strict…. read more
Cheerleading and its connection to brain injuries
Craig Rosenbaum | June 12, 2016 | Brain Injury
When one thinks of brain injuries, they think about football, boxing and martial arts ? not cheerleading. Unfortunately, a study that was published in the Journal of Pediatrics found that cheerleaders are among the most likely to underreport a brain injury. Underreporting brain injuries is serious because it could lead to further long-term damage. This… read more