Some? None? More? When it comes to breast cancer screening for women in New York and across the United States, the accepted guideline seems, well, anything but accepted. In fact, discussion simply seems to lead to more questions. Test initially at age 40? 45? 50? Never, unless indicated by family…
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Could a distracted driving ticket help in your accident claim?
It is only a matter of time before the New York State Police conducts its fall ticketing campaign for distracted driving. State troopers are aimed to remind people of how dangerous distracted driving can be and why it is illegal. Drivers can expect police in marked and unmarked cars to…
New York birth injury focus: shoulder dystocia
Few things could possibly be more frightening for any involved person or family member to contemplate than something going wrong in an operating room. And when babies are the focal point in any matter involving substandard care, concern ratchets up to an unfathomable degree. Intuitively, we all know that. It…
Risks contributing to truck accidents: yes, there are many
We note on our legal website the often devastating consequences that ensue for New York drivers and occupants in passenger vehicles when they become involved in crashes or collisions featuring large commercial trucks. In fact, we cite the obvious regarding big rigs on the Syracuse Truck Accident page at the…
Former prison inmate brings medical malpractice lawsuit
Generally we don’t think about medical care in New York’s prison system. It is not a common topic that we see on news reports; and because of this, it is like prisoners are out of sight and out of mind. Despite this, prison inmates can still be victims of medical…
Could the new IPhone 6 be hazardous to consumers?
The fanfare behind the new IPhone 6 Plus may not have been as great as prior IPhone releases, but customers appear generally happy with the new smartphone iteration. However, with each new phone release, there the expected defects and bugs that can drive customers crazy, and the IPhone 6 Plus…
Spinach recall could affect thousands in New York
While a number of our posts have focused on automotive recalls, there are many other product recalls that can affect our readers in different ways. For instance, everyone at some time goes to the grocery store to buy food. In the last few weeks, a number of important food recalls…
Should I seek recovery from medical error in malpractice litigation?
A recent article in Becker’s ASC Review took a look at a number of interesting facts surrounding medical malpractice litigation, including statistics on the incidence of medical malpractice claims, average payouts, which specialists are most at risk for litigation, and inconsistencies in settlement agreements. One point in the article particularly…
How foggy mornings can be dangerous for drivers
If you haven’t noticed all the pumpkins sprouting up, the Halloween costume displays in retail stores and the football games on during the weekend, fall is here. This means that the days are definitely getting shorter. In a prior post, we highlighted the danger that drivers have of seeing pedestrians,…
What to expect when consulting an attorney
Surviving an accident is only one step in your recovery. There may be medical procedures you have to go through, rehabilitation that takes place and even repairs that may need to be done. Before all of this takes place, it may be necessary to consult an experienced personal injury attorney…