Mariano Rodriguez | January 15, 2020 | Defective Drugs

As of September of 2019, the popular heartburn medicine Zantac (ranitidine) has been recalled and taken off shelves in pharmacies after the Food and Drug Administration announced that it had found the cancer-causing chemical N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in some batches of Zantac. Major pharmaceutical companies such as Sanofi-Aventis, Chattem, Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim, Pfizer, and GlaxoSmithKline have… read more

Mariano Rodriguez | January 8, 2020 | Car Accidents

New York State Assemblyman Brian Kolb recently wrote an op-ed urging drivers to stay sober and safe over the holidays. Unfortunately, the 67-year-old Assembly minority leader ignored his own advice. According to news reports, Kolb blamed his wife when his state-owned vehicle wound up in a ditch on New Year’s Eve. After police arrived on… read more

Mariano Rodriguez | December 17, 2019 | Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, PC

The New York Child Victims Act, also referred to as the CVA, was signed into legislation in January of 2019 and went into effect on August 14, 2019. Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature signed this bill into law to empower victims of child sex crimes by extending the statue of limitations… read more

Mariano Rodriguez | December 10, 2019 | Defective Drugs

As of September of 2019, the popular heartburn medicine Zantac (ranitidine) has been recalled and taken off shelves in pharmacies after the Food and Drug Administration announced that it had found the cancer-causing chemical N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in some batches of Zantac. Major pharmaceutical companies such as Sanofi-Aventis, Chattem, Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim, Pfizer, and GlaxoSmithKline have… read more

Mariano Rodriguez | December 5, 2019 | Products Liability

Back in November, pharmaceutical and personal care product company Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced a voluntary recall of one lot of its baby powder. The company did so after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found “sub-trace” levels of the carcinogen asbestos during testing. According to J&J, when conducting tests, the agency found a single… read more

Mariano Rodriguez | December 2, 2019 | Truck Accidents

Trucking companies and their drivers in New York have a responsibility to maintain their vehicles and drive with care. Although the majority of transport companies and employees take their duties seriously, the consequences can be catastrophic when something goes wrong. Commercial trucks might weight as much as 80,000 pounds. These enormous 18-wheelers can crush passenger… read more

Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | November 20, 2019 | Defective Drugs, Products Liability

Zantac is one of the most popular heartburn medications in the United States. Millions of people use it frequently. That’s all due to change, as recent tests have revealed a cancer risk and major drugstores have started pulling the products. Here is what you need to know. Findings in September This is all very new,… read more

Mariano Rodriguez | November 19, 2019 | Injuries

Burns are some of the most serious and painful injuries a person can endure. In traumatic burn cases, permanent scarring and the loss of facial features, fingers and toes can occur. A scar from a severe burn can take up to two years to heal before cosmetic surgery can begin. Thousands of people suffer from… read more

Mariano Rodriguez | November 16, 2019 | Car Accidents

Driving in New York City at any time of the year is no easy task. However, when you hit the road in inclement weather, you’ll find it even more challenging to maintain your safety. Despite the many dangers lurking, here are some tips you can follow to avoid trouble when driving this winter: Prepare your… read more

Mariano Rodriguez | November 15, 2019 | Sexual Harassment

In January of 2019 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature adopted the Child Victims Act empowering victims of child sex crimes by extending the statute of limitations. The Child Victims Act, or CVA, went into effect on August 14, 2019 opening the door for thousands of victims to bring claims… read more