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Looking at the issue of vehicle maintenance in trucking accidents, P.2

Last time, we began looking at the topic of commercial vehicle maintenance, pointing out some of the general requirements for vehicle maintenance at both the state and federal level. As we left of saying, the requirements from the state of New York are essentially the same as the federal requirements.…

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Understanding the real cost of birth injuries

Virtually nothing comes close to the emotional toll of a birth injury – but the financial toll should not be overlooked, either. When a medical professional’s negligence causes injury to your newborn, you may need time to grieve. But at the same time, it is essential that you begin thinking…

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Report: vehicle maintenance issues plague sanitation companies

Under a bill currently being considered in New York City, private sanitation companies would have the exclusive right to collect trash in established zones. The idea behind the legislation is to make the city’s oversight of sanitation trucks easier. Oversight is a particular problem with respect to sanitation truck maintenance.…

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Filing a medical malpractice lawsuit? Consult with an attorney

We don’t need to debate the merits of a for-profit medical system today, other than to say that that’s exactly what we have in this country right now. As a result, the profit drives all of the decision making, and that can lead to some horrible mistakes or some sub-standard…

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Comparative negligence in pedestrian, cycling accident cases

In our last couple posts, we looked at a recent spate of pedestrian and cyclist deaths in New York City, noting that three of the four accidents were hit-and-run incidents. As we pointed out, pedestrians and cyclists have rights and should not assume that they have no possibility of recovering…

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Recent NYC deaths showcase the dangers for pedestrians, cyclists on roadway, P.2

Last time, we mentioned a spate of pedestrian and cyclist accident in New York City, pointing out that three of the four accidents were hit-and-run incidents. As we noted last time, pedestrians and cyclists sometimes face challenges with the criminal justice system in having accidents fairly investigated. In some cases,…

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Recent NYC deaths showcase the dangers for pedestrians, cyclists on roadway

Four individuals were killed by motorists in New York City last weekend, a powerful reminder of the serious risks pedestrians and cyclists face on the road and of the need to continue to improve roadway safety for pedestrians and cyclists. One of the victims was a pedestrian, while two were…

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Seeking recovery against federal health care providers: an overview of the FTCA, P.2

Last time, we began looking at the Federal Tort Claims Act, under which those harmed by federal health care providers may seek recovery from the federal government. Under the FTCA, the federal government may be held liable in the same way, and to the same extent, as a private hospital…

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Seeking recovery against federal health care providers: an overview of the FTCA, P.1

In our previous post, we looked at the VA’s recent admission that it failed to provide qualified professionals to conduct proper screening for traumatic brain injury on thousands of patients. As we noted, such a failure would ordinarily be considered grounds for liability were it not for the fact that…

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