After Lavern’s Law was left to die by the NY legislature, NYC medical malpractice attorney Jeff Bloom was quoted in Politico saying “The fact that once again the Senate leadership has caved to the will of hospital executives is a slap in the face to the men and women who are injured…
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Three people suffered personal injury in New York car accident
Three men where injured in a car accident in New York early Thursday morning around 2:00 am. The 3 men where riding in a white BMW on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. As they were approaching W. 230th St. the car struck a divider. The impact was so strong…
Lavern’s Law, a bill in favor of New York Medical Malpractice victims dies in the state Legislature for the second time
A New York medical malpractice bill that proposed to start the statute of limitations when a medical error is discovered rather than when it is committed wasn’t considered by New York legislators before the summer break. It is the second year that the bill called Lavern’s Law died in the State legislature…
Personal Injury- Tibial Plateau Fractures
Car accidents are a common cause of Tibial Plateau Fractures. It is estimated that approximately 25% of such fractures are caused by pedestrians being struck by cars or other motor vehicles, hence they have been referred to as bumper fractures. In New York City many pedestrians struck by vehicles suffer…
Hit and Run Driver strikes Bronx Bicyclist causing fatal injuries during a deadly weekend on the streets in NYC
Giovanni Nin, 26, was struck by an SUV as he rode his bike around 12:40 a.m. Saturday. The accident occurred at the intersection of East Tremont Avenue and Mayflower Avenue in The Bronx, NYC. The SUV, a BMW X 5 fled the scene according to a witness. The police are still…
New York Medical Malpractice: Beware Serving Late Notice of Claim without first obtaining leave of court as required by General Municipal Law 50-e (5)
In Wally G., an Infant, by His Mother and Natural Guardian, Yoselin T v. New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (Metropolitan Hospital), 2016 NY Slip Op 04443 decided on June 9, 2016, The New York Court of Appeals in a 4-3 decision affirmed the decision of the Appellate Division, 1st Department dismissing…
New York Medical Malpractice: will the Senate take up the Lavern’s Law Bill in their last session?
In New York the statute of limitations for medical malpractice starts from the time the medical error occurred. Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein (D-Brooklyn) is sponsoring a bill that would start the statute of limitations from the time the medical error is discovered instead of the the time it occurred. The bill, named after Lavern Wilkinson,…
New York Personal Injury Lawyer Ben Rubinowitz to speak at the MATA Attorney Voir Dire Skills Development Workshop
Our managing partner, NY personal injury attorney Ben Rubinowitz will be the featured speaker at the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys; Attorney Voir Dire Skills Development Workshop this coming Thursday, June 9th. The workshop will take place at the Hampshire County Courthouse, Courtroom 3, 15 Gothic Street, Northampton, MA. from 1:00 pm…
Why is the number of product recalls rising?
Almost every day defective products that can potentially injure or kill consumers are being recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The number and diversity of products being recalled are on the rise. Last year in the U.S. there were more cars recalled than cars being sold. Does this…
Metro North workers suspended after being accused of cheating on safety tests
After several train accidents occurred in the New York area over the last several years, Metro North has been taking measures to improve safety and remedy disciplinary issues among the staff. Yesterday the NY Post announced that several employees who were accused of cheating on safety tests have been suspended. These suspensions are…