Things to know before seeing an attorney, pt. 2
Craig D. Rosenbaum | 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 meeting with an attorney. What will follow is broken down… read more
Insuring and registering your car in New York
Craig D. Rosenbaum | February 19, 2016 | Car Accidents in New York
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
Things to know before seeing an attorney, pt. 1
Craig D. Rosenbaum | 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
Alleged misdiagnosis of infant’s injuries results in lawsuit
Craig D. Rosenbaum | 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
IVC Filter-Defective Medical Devices
Craig D. Rosenbaum | February 2, 2016 | Defective Medical Devices
IVC Filter, a product aimed at preventing traveling blood clots from causing further damage to the body has been proven to have adverse effects leading them to be categorized as defective medical devices. The defective medical devices, IVC Filters, are usually recommended to be used when different inconsistencies prevent or limit the use of blood… read more
Inspection of blood testing company’s labs reveals problems
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 31, 2016 | Products Liability
Theranos Labs, a company specializing in blood testing services, has recently faced scrutiny from U.S. heath inspectors. Inspections of the company’s labs conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revealed the issues. While the final results of the inspections will be revealed to the public at a future date, the company has been… read more
What to do if a government-owned car hits you
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 23, 2016 | Car Accidents in New York
You heard the crunch of metal and plastic behind you, the screech of your protesting wheels. And you felt the violent snap of your neck as your body propelled forward but your head did not. Your neck is sore, and surprisingly, it was a police car that struck the back-end of your vehicle. Filing claims… read more
What is the “standard of care?”
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 23, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Everyone has probably heard about someone suing a doctor or hospital for medical malpractice. You have also probably been privy to or part of a conversation or argument over the merits of medical malpractice lawsuits. One side may argue that it discourages doctors from taking high-risk patients or specializing in high-risk fields because of their… read more
The source of a product defect can be hard to trace
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 17, 2016 | Products Liability
In the United States, product liability laws exist as a means to help protect consumers from injuries caused by defective products. A manufacturing defect, in the most basic sense, basically means that something went wrong when the particular product was being assembled. Some of the most publicized manufacturing defects involve foodborne illnesses, contaminants in prescription… read more
Possible recoveries for a wrongful death suit
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 10, 2016 | Wrongful Death
Wrongful death, as you are probably aware, is a lawsuit that you may bring on behalf of a deceased loved one. The way these lawsuits work is that you “stand” in the place of the decedent. This means that you are your deceased family member’s representative in court. This is a sensitive area of law… read more