Craig D. 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
Craig D. Rosenbaum | 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
Craig D. Rosenbaum | 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
Craig D. 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
Craig D. Rosenbaum | May 31, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Nursing homes are meant to be a place where you can put your loved one to be safe. You were probably given a wonderful pitch that included a professional staff, nice rooms and the latest technology ? all designed to care for your parent or grandparent. Unfortunately, a study published in the Journal of American Medical Information… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | May 17, 2016 | Defective Drugs
Thousands of lawsuits are now being filed against the manufacturers of the blood thinner, Xarelto. These claims include that patients of Xarelto, have suffered serious injuries and even death as a product of taking the anti-coagulant drug. Specifically, they allege that the side effects of Xarelto include excessive and most importantly, uncontrollable bleeding which they… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | May 15, 2016 | Car Accidents in New York
Brakes are among the most under-appreciated parts of any car. Advertisements and movies always focus on the acceleration and torque, not on the brakes. Luckily, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does not neglect brakes in the same way that pop culture does. NHTSA announced a new voluntary initiative to make “smart brakes” on cars… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | May 1, 2016 | Car Accidents in New York
Distractions encompass more than texting or calling. A driver is distracted every time his or her eyes are taken off the road to change the station, “like” a song on Pandora or Spotify or even turn their head during a conversation. Unfortunately, the number of these distractions is set to skyrocket as cars become connected to the… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | April 14, 2016 | Car Accidents in New York
People generally do not associate driving while taking drugs as the same caliber of illegal as drunk driving. It most assuredly is very illegal. Drugged driving does not benefit from the clear instructions for drunk driving, specifically the 0.08 blood alcohol test ? but that does not make it any less dangerous. Driving while under… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | 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
