3 Deadly daycare hazards
Craig D. Rosenbaum | February 7, 2019 | Child Injuries
If your child is under the age of twelve, you know the struggle of finding care options while you’re at work or after they are done with school. Sometimes, that may mean leaving your child with a new daycare, babysitter or at a friend’s house. Especially for very young children, there are many hazards in… read more
Defective Medical Devices-Do you Qualify for a Hernia Mesh Claim
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 25, 2019 | Defective Medical Devices
Have you had a hernia surgery repaired with hernia mesh? Have you undergone or scheduled a hernia revision surgery? You may be eligible to join thousands of other patients in filing a legal claim. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are over one million hernia repairs a year – most often… read more
Rubbernecking is a bigger problem than we think
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 23, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York, Truck Accidents
Driving around New York City, there’s a lot to take in. Buses, taxis and lost tourists create some major traffic problems, but the biggest offenders are accidents. Or more specifically, the drivers staring at an accident. One of the most infuriating parts of traffic congestion is that most of it is preventable. Rubbernecking is a serious… read more
Are driver assist features really safe in Manhattan?
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 19, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York
If you are like most people in New York, you have no doubt seen ads for new cars, trucks or sport utility vehicles that tout the inclusion of advanced safety features. Many of these features rely on technologies that in some way shape or form take over some of the responsibility of driving from the… read more
Can an app be sued for product liability?
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 17, 2019 | Products Liability
When we think of dangerous products, things like toys or appliances usually come to mind. However, a new lawsuit is aiming to add digital products into the mix. But how can something without a physical product be harmful? How apps can harm The app in question is dating app Grindr. A New York man claims… read more
What are the FDA’s recall categories?
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 12, 2019 | Products Liability
News that you may be using a recalled product might immediately cause you to panic. The common school of thought amongst many in New York may be that products are only recalled if they are extremely dangerous. Thus, using one automatically puts you and your family in great danger, too. While this may be the… read more
Common causes of pedestrian-vehicle accidents
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 4, 2019 | Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise. According to recent statistics, fatalities are at a year high. What are the most common causes of accidents between vehicles and pedestrians? Speeding Cars that are speeding may have difficulty slowing down enough to stop for a pedestrian in their path. According to crash data, a vehicle traveling just… read more
Are truck drivers encouraged to speed?
Craig D. Rosenbaum | December 28, 2018 | Truck Accidents
The pressure to perform well at work is very real. Yet while you might feel it in your job, you may not automatically assign it to other professions in New York. Yet practitioners in all fields (including jobs that impact you both directly and indirectly) often feel compelled to do all that they can to… read more
Widely bought holiday toys that come with choking hazards
Craig D. Rosenbaum | December 26, 2018 | Products Liability
It is no secret to parents that many toys can pose major choking hazards to young children. In the coming days and weeks after holiday festivities, toddler-age children are likely to find any potentially dangerous parts on their new playthings. As you begin to transition back to normal, daily life again, keep an extra eye… read more
NYC introduces new bills to fight harassment in nightclubs
Craig D. Rosenbaum | December 24, 2018 | Sexual Harassment
You and a few girlfriends decide to go out for a night of food, dancing and a few drinks. However, throughout the night, other patrons will not stop sexually harassing you. Many women have experienced sexual harassment in New York City’s bars and nightclubs. You may feel that you are powerless against it, even if… read more