New York City Personal Injury Blog
Fatal school bus crashes and litigation strategy
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | 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?
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | 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
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | 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?
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | 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
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | 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
When an accident is not your fault, yet insurance premiums rise
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | February 22, 2017 | Car Accidents
Life is chaotic following a car accident due to the negligence of another driver. While you may deal with emotional trauma, physical pain and inconvenience, you feel lucky that you were not responsible for the collision, nor did you receive a ticket. Depending on your insurance provider, confidence that your premiums will not be affected… read more
Traumatic brain injuries and slip and falls
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | February 20, 2017 | Brain Injury
Slip and falls are a deceptively innocuous name for a very active area of litigation. Slips and trips may not sound dangerous but many people, under the right conditions, suffer catastrophic injuries to their back, neck, and brain due to slip and falls. This post will go over the potential brain injuries you could suffer from… read more
Study finds racial gap in cervical cancer deaths
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | February 17, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
Cervical cancer is a death knell for many women, even today. Cervical cancer is one of those rare types of cancer that is difficult to detect and therefore deadly once it is discovered. As such, cervical cancer is the frequent subject of studies to discern its cause, development, and how it is treated in the… read more
The effects of positive parenting on children suffering from TBI
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | February 15, 2017 | Brain Injury
For parents whose children suffered traumatic brain injuries, they immediately want answers on not only the immediate effects, but also their children’s long-term prognosis. More than 630,000 children and teenagers nationwide are treated in emergency rooms for TBI each year. Information is power for parents whose children face an uncertain future. Those feeling powerless may… read more
A safety review of trucks
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | February 15, 2017 | Truck Accidents
The majority of accidents with trucks occur in one of the four “no-zones.” A no-zone is an area around the truck that is exceptionally dangerous because of the structure of the trucks. This post is specifically addressing big rigs with attached tractor-trailers. There are no-zones around every vehicle, including passenger cars, but in those situations, they… read more