New York City Personal Injury Blog
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
Regulators push tech companies to add warnings for rail crossings
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | February 14, 2017 | Products Liability
Earlier this year, a truck was led astray by a defective navigation app which stranded his truck on a rail crossing. The driver left the truck to seek assistance, and a train crashed into the truck, derailing it. The accident caused several fatalities. The driver is now being indicted for vehicular manslaughter and other associated… read more
Defective Medical Devices-Use of IVC Filters in Trauma Patients
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | February 13, 2017 | Defective Medical Devices
The IVC Filter is a product aimed at preventing blood clots in those patients who are at risk. Many physicians implant these Filters in trauma patients as well as those susceptible to DVTs or blood clots, however a new study shows that the success of these IVC Filters are questionable at best. These cage-like devices… read more
Uber tangles with California regulators and roads
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | February 10, 2017 | Car Accidents
Uber is facing one of its toughest challenges, filing for permits in California and San Francisco roads. Uber conquered the taxi business, develop self-driven cars and launched them in Pittsburgh, and cowed city governments all over the world. But it seems the hippie capital of the world is stumping Uber with its bike lanes and… read more
Train crash in Brooklyn injures over 100 people
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | February 8, 2017 | Bus Accidents
A train on the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) failed to stop and crashed into a bumper barrier at the Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn. More than 100 people were injured, however, luckily, there were no fatalities. The LIRR is a staple commuter train in New York. It connects New York suburbs with New York proper and… read more
If we cannot fall well: Premises liability in New York
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | January 30, 2017 | Injuries, Premises Liability
Even though the chances are higher during the winter months, slip and fall injuries can happen in any season. Even though humans can be incredibly durable, we can also be extremely susceptible to injuries caused by sudden impacts and falls. Because of the high potential for significant injury, slip and fall injuries should always be… read more
NYC hopes to increase cyclists’ safety with lasers
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | 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
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | 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?
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | 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