The recent guilty plea of Queens gastroenterologist Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng underscores a chilling breach of medical trust — and a tragic reminder of how vulnerable patients can be to sexual abuse, even in the most trusted settings. As New York doctor sexual abuse attorneys, we represent survivors of physician misconduct…
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Three-Bus Crash at Port Authority Injures Multiple People and Paralyzes Midtown Transit — Our NYC Bus Accident Lawyers Weigh In
This morning’s crash involving three NJ Transit buses at the Port Authority Bus Terminal is a stark reminder of the risks commuters face daily in one of the nation’s busiest transit hubs. According to authorities, the crash occurred around 6:15 a.m. during peak rush hour, leaving at least 12 people…
Why Weakening New York’s Scaffold Law Would Endanger Construction Workers
A new bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., aims to exempt federally funded projects in New York from the protections of Labor Law 240—known as the Scaffold Law. As construction accident attorneys who have represented injured workers for decades, we strongly oppose this proposal. The Scaffold Law,…
Was Your Transplant Medication Safe? The Disturbing Truth About Tacrolimus and the FDA’s Hidden Exemptions
When a patient receives a life-saving kidney transplant, they rely on immunosuppressive medications like tacrolimus to prevent their body from rejecting the organ. These drugs are not optional—they are critical. But what happens when the very drug meant to protect a transplant patient may have contributed to the failure of…
Men’s Health in 2025: What Every Patient and Medical Provider Needs to Know
As New York medical malpractice attorneys, we have seen firsthand how delayed diagnoses, improper screenings, and mismanaged care can have devastating consequences for male patients. In 2025, men continue to face serious health risks—including heart disease, cancer, stroke, and mental health issues—that demand timely, competent, and proactive medical attention. Unfortunately,…
Off-Duty Suffolk County Officer Arrested for DWI After Striking Pedestrian in Huntington, NY
A serious pedestrian crash in Huntington early Sunday morning has once again drawn attention to the dangers of impaired driving—this time involving an off-duty law enforcement officer. According to Suffolk County police, a 28-year-old man was crossing New York Avenue at Carver Street around 2:30 a.m. when he was struck…
Dozens Injured After Yacht Crashes While Docking on the Hudson River
At approximately 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, a 200-foot yacht called Timeless struck a dock near Riverside Park while attempting to moor along the Hudson River in Manhattan. According to the New York City Fire Department, 35 people were injured in the incident, including 22 individuals who were transported to nearby…
A Safer Astoria for All: Balancing Bicycle Safety and Small Business Needs
As personal injury lawyers serving the Queens community — and as legal advocates who have seen firsthand the devastating consequences of bicycle accidents — we feel compelled to weigh in on a matter that’s deeply impacting our neighbors in Astoria: the proposed protected bike lane on 31st Street. This debate…
Cybersecurity and Patient Safety: A Growing Concern in Medical Malpractice Litigation
Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers Explain How Data Breaches and Cyberattacks Are Endangering Patient Care in 2025 The landscape of healthcare risk continues to evolve, and in 2025, cybersecurity breaches have become one of the most pressing patient safety concerns. According to the most recent patient safety rankings, cybersecurity now ranks…
Capping E-Bike Speeds Won’t Stop the Killing—Building Safer Streets Will
As New York City bicycle-accident attorneys, we question Mayor Eric Adams’s push to cap e-bike speeds at 15 mph. The proposal grabs headlines, but the data shows that speed-limited e-bikes aren’t what’s killing New Yorkers—multi-ton motor vehicles and policy inaction are. What the Numbers Say From January 2024 through May…