Car accidents are a major cause of injury in New York and most car accidents are the result of distracted or reckless driving. While passenger vehicles are generally safer than ever, sometimes accidents aren’t the …
If you’ve been injured at work, you are probably aware that you may have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim against your employer. As part of your workers’ compensation claim, you can recover …
Every year thousands of people are injured by dangerous and defective vehicles. In response to these injuries, a vehicle may be recalled. The number of vehicle recalls is growing over the years. In 2016 alone, …
With the high price of gas and a desire to reduce one’s carbon footprint, electric cars are becoming more and more popular. Unlike conventional and hybrid vehicles, electric cars are powered entirely by electricity stored …
Every year hundreds of drugs are discovered to have dangerous properties that can cause injuries and illness to consumers. Sometimes drugs have been improperly designed, or there was an error in the manufacturing. If drugs …
Thousands of people across the country rely on medical devices to keep them healthy. Medical devices such as implants, heart pacemakers, prosthetics, and birth control devices, have revolutionized health care. However, when these devices are …
Chances are your child received some new toys this holiday season. We take for granted that toys being sold in stores are safe, but this is not always true. Defective and dangerous toys make their …
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), hundreds of products are recalled every year due to defects. Many of these items are household products that we use every day. When it comes to design, …
If you’ve been injured by a defective product, there are certain essential elements that must be proven. It must be proven that the product was defective and that this defect caused an injury. A product …
Moving parts on machinery can be dangerous to workers. Equipment such as conveyor belts can create “pinch points” or “nip points.” They can cause serious injuries such as crushed or amputated fingers, crushed hands, and …