New York City Personal Injury Blog

Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | April 3, 2016 | Medical Malpractice

As discussed in a prior article, hospitals and doctors enjoy certain defenses in medical malpractice lawsuits. Most of these defenses center on the nature of medical malpractice cases. This article will continue that discussion on the remaining major defenses. Some states have “Good Samaritan” laws. These laws basically shield individuals from liability when they try… read more

Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | March 20, 2016 | Truck Accidents

The American Trucking Association (or “ATA”) put out some guidelines for drivers interacting with trucks. Trucks are an altogether different beast and, unless you were a former trucker, you probably do not appreciate how dangerous they are. Sure, it is easy to note the size and loudness of the trucks but it is hard to… read more

Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | March 18, 2016 | Defective Drugs

The defective drug, Xarelto, a blood thinner and anticoagulant drug manufactured to treat and prevent blood clots is now the source of thousands of lawsuits commenced against the drug’s developers, Johnson & Johnson and Bayer.  The US Food and Drug Administration approved Xarelto as a treatment for deep vein thrombosis, atrial fibrillation, and pulmonary embolism as well… read more

Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | March 8, 2016 | Medical Malpractice

A young boy suffered significant brain injuries and cerebral palsy in Chicago after several experimental surgeries failed. His family sued the doctor and the accompanying hospital for several million dollars. Their case settled just last week for 30 million dollars. According to a press release from the Rush University Medical Center, the case was settled… read more

Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | March 4, 2016 | Car Accidents

The general rule is no, your children are people and are held to their own standards. Though this is the general rule, there are exceptions. This article will explore those exceptions and how you can hold their parents accountable for their actions. For example if a child hits you with a boat and causes a… read more

Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | February 23, 2016 | Medical Malpractice

No-fault insurance, as it is for cars and worker’s compensation, basically means that there is no investigation or trial to determine who was at fault for the accident or injury. Everyone is covered by their insurance carrier and they recover against their insurance carrier. It is good for companies (or hospitals and doctors) because it… read more

Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | February 21, 2016 | Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are devastating, far more devastating than a run-of-the-mill crash between two midsize sedans. As discussed in a prior article, they are also complicated to litigate. This article is part two and sums up the rest of the information you should bring to a meetingg with an attorney. What will follow is broken down… read more

Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | February 19, 2016 | Car Accidents

Every state imposes specific requirements on car insurance, sometimes less reputable insurance agents will try to skirt these regulations and offer you coverage that fails to meet these standards. If your car insurance policy does not provide minimum standard coverage, then it is possible that your insurer may try to deny your claim. This article… read more

Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | February 7, 2016 | Truck Accidents

An accident with a semi-truck is a bone-chilling prospect for any commuter. Unfortunately, the problems with trucks do not end with their overwhelming size. In fact, truck cases can be among the most complex to litigate. The operation of commercial trucks involves a complex web of business relationships from truck leaseholders, the driver, dispatcher, employer,… read more

Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | February 7, 2016 | Medical Malpractice

Everyone wants to be able to trust their doctor. Unfortunately, doctors are human, just like everyone else. Typically, you would not associate legal problems with medical decisions, but sometimes, they do intersect. A woman in Ohio filed a lawsuit against two doctors for allegedly misdiagnosing her baby. She claims that her child was misdiagnosed with… read more