New York City Personal Injury Law Blog
Does talcum powder cause cancer?
You may have already seen advertisements or heard a news story in New York about a large company facing lawsuits over talcum powder. You may even know that this company has lost billions of dollars in judgments over these lawsuits. However, there is a lot of...
How safe are vehicle infotainment systems?
If you are like most people in New York, technology has come to play an essential role in your life today. You might not ever think about leaving home without your cell phone either literally in hand or on your person in some fashion. From computers to wearables to...
Is distracted driving more common in parking lots?
With all of the time that you spend in traveling through parking lots in New York, they may seem harmless. Parking lots, unfortunately, are the home of tens of thousands of vehicle crashes every year, according to the National Safety Council. These are not all simple...
Besides texting, what else is distracted driving?
New York residents like you understand that texting while driving is a huge issue among modern day drivers and that it can have deadly consequences. But what about other distracted driving behaviors? Are they just as dangerous? Today, Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP,...
What are the possible treatments for mesothelioma?
The most common type of mesothelioma in New York affects the tissue surrounding the lungs, often causing symptoms including shortness of breath, unusual lumps of tissue under the skin on your chest, painful coughing, unexplained weight loss and chest pain. You should...
Is Lane Splitting Legal in NJ?
“Lane splitting,” also called lane-sharing and white-lining, refers to a motorcycle cutting between two adjacent lanes of traffic. While this may sound dangerous, and it sometimes is, research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates...
Is New Jersey a No Fault Insurance State?
Only 12 states in the U.S. use a no-fault insurance system. New Jersey is one of them. Like most states, New Jersey mandates that all drivers carry at least the minimum required amounts of auto insurance. As a no-fault insurance state, however, car accident victims...
Can you sue after a slip and fall injury?
A fall can lead to a serious injury, resulting in time away from work, medical treatment and even long-term disability. If you slip or trip on private property, such as a store or a residence, the owner may be responsible if he or she acted negligently in maintaining...
What accidents happen most often at airports?
Flying is one of the safest forms of transportation, and people flock to take advantage of that fact in New York. People also love the quickness of flight. You can get across the country in a matter of hours when driving or any other form of transportation would take...
Including or excluding yourself in a class action suit
A class action lawsuit is a way for a group of people in New York who have been collectively wronged by an entity to seek compensation. Class actions deal with a number of issues, such as defective products, personal data breaches, mail or wire fraud, or illegal phone...
