New York City Personal Injury Blog
NY doctor convicted of fraud named in 250 malpractice lawsuits
Craig D. Rosenbaum | March 13, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Doctors are bound by oath to try to serve their patients in the best way that they can. They cannot afford to make any mistake, especially during major operations that might cost the life of their patients. When a doctor takes on too much work in an effort to get paid more, that can result… read more
1 dead in car accident on New York State Thruway
Craig D. Rosenbaum | March 6, 2014 | Car Accidents in New York
The damage resulting from an accident on New York’s busier roads can be extensive. Multiple lanes are often populated with vehicles traveling at high speeds, and it only takes a small error to cause injury or even death. The busy highways of New York are no exception, as evidenced by a recent multi-vehicle accident in… read more
Wrongful death suit after floor finish causes fire in New York
Craig D. Rosenbaum | February 27, 2014 | Wrongful Death
Accidents happen, and it doesn’t take much to cause them. Fatigue, distractions or even lack of awareness can all be factors. Unfortunately, the repercussions of negligence can often be severe. Property can be damaged, and people may be injured or even die. One such fatal accident has been under investigation in New York. While working… read more
New York student’s brain-injury death treated as homicide
Craig D. Rosenbaum | February 20, 2014 | Brain Injury
No matter how careful you are in day-to-day life, accidents happen. Sometimes these will be minor trips, slips or falls that you can laugh off with no serious repercussions. Others, however, can result in serious injury. One of the most life-threatening injuries a person can suffer is head trauma. Such was the case in New… read more
Merck agrees to $100 million NuvaRing settlement
Craig D. Rosenbaum | February 13, 2014 | Products Liability
It is the responsibility of drug manufacturing companies to thoroughly determine the risks and side effects of drugs that they put out on the market. Providing insufficient warning or failing to pull defective drugs from the market can result in product liability lawsuits against the company. As for the consumers, they might suffer from serious… read more
Scaffold Collapse in the Bronx
Craig D. Rosenbaum | February 7, 2014 | Premises Liability
Heavy snow and ice caused a scaffold to collapse on top of three cars in Olinville. It happened at the Parkside Houses on Adee Avenue on Wednesday. Residents say the scaffold has been up for five years to protect people from loose bricks that fall from the building. Contact the New York City Premises Liability… read more
Most Dangerous Roads in the Bronx for Pedestrians
Craig D. Rosenbaum | February 6, 2014 | Pedestrian Accidents
The Tri-State Transportation Campaign has released a report naming the most dangerous roads in the Bronx for pedestrians. According to the report, East Gun Hill Road, The Grand Concourse, Fordham Road, and White Plains Road are the most dangerous for pedestrians. Some residents complain that there isn’t enough time to cross the street at some… read more
Girl who suffered brain damage at birth gets millions from jury
Craig D. Rosenbaum | February 6, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
A young girl was awarded $32.8 million by a jury because she was born at a hospital and suffered from brain damage due to two nurses who were found to be negligent when they were caring for the girl’s pregnant mother. It took nine hours for the jury to deliberate on the case of a… read more
Pomfret crash shows dangers of driving too fast for conditions
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 29, 2014 | Car Accidents in New York
Driving is always a dangerous business. Even the most diligent and careful drivers cannot control what other drivers surrounding them may do. And what they do could result in a car accident and serious injury. These dangers are only exacerbated by harsh weather conditions, which is why the cold weather affecting the country is making… read more
Traumatic brain injury’s long-lasting effects in Manhattan
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 22, 2014 | Brain Injury
Everyone knows that brain injuries are severe. But not everybody knows the full extent of the severity. Oftentimes the injured victim appears to be recovering, or appears not to be as injured as they actually are. A new study found the effects of traumatic brain injury may never fully heal. The study suggests that brain… read more