For over 25 years, Richard S. Jaffe has dutifully earned and vigorously maintained his reputation as a fierce trial attorney and litigator. There is no mistaking his calling. However, beneath the legal theory and courtroom savvy is an enthusiasm for medicine that persistently fuels this native New Yorker. Today, Richard has combined this passion for …
Avoid Boating Accidents This Summer
Unlike driving (which many people associate with work and/or errands), boating is a purely recreational activity. Many boaters in New York and elsewhere find there is no better way to unwind after a stressful week than to take their boats to the nearest body of water and spend hours cruising with friends and family. This …
Childproofing Your Long Island Home
Parents do their best to protect their children from danger. We may get to know another child’s mom and dad before giving permission for a sleepover, or teach our children to hold our hand while crossing the road. However, danger sometimes lurks closer than we expect. No matter if you have a newborn or a …
New Zantac Studies Confirm Cancer Risks
In 2019, the Food and Drug Administration first announced that preliminary tests had discovered NDMA in ranitidine, which is found in Zantac and other heartburn medications. Additional data, however, continues to be discovered that further clarifies the dangers presented by Zantac. Most recently, the findings of three new studies have been published addressing the increased …
Anti-Asian Violence and Premise Liability in New York
At the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe LLP, we condemn discrimination, hatred, and racism of any type. We also appreciate Asian Americans as an invaluable part of our society. Asian Americans are our fellow school children, neighbors, co-workers, and care providers. While many Asian Americans have placed themselves in harm’s way to provide care …
What are Secondary Car Accidents?
Secondary car accidents involve any crashes that occur as the result of another “primary” car crash. The Federal Highway Administration reports that one in every five car crashes is a secondary crash. Drivers should avoid the common mistake of thinking that “secondary” car accidents are any less destructive than primary accidents. Pile-ups are just one …
It May Soon Become Easier to Pursue Misconduct Charges Against the NYPD
A year following the tragic deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd and after a summer that saw a heightened number of police misconduct cases, New York City’s City Council has passed a bill limiting qualified immunity, which is a legal doctrine that has long provided police officers with legal protection from charges of misconduct. …
House Votes to Increase Trucker Insurance Requirements
In 2020, lawmakers in the House of Representatives approved a legislative change that more than doubled the minimum insurance requirements for commercial vehicles by a vote of 37 to 27. This decision involved the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approving an amendment to the INVEST Act that was introduced by an Illinois representative. This article …
Are Personal Injury Settlements Classified as Income?
You might have heard that the majority of personal injury cases resolve before or during trial. Once you accept an insurance company’s settlement offer and sign a release, the case is resolved. Ideally, accident victims would receive compensation quickly so they could return to living their life. Unfortunately, however, it is often the case that …
Settling Your Personal Injury Case
Talk to a Long Island Personal Injury Lawyer Before Settling Your Injury Case A lot of people do not like the idea of filing a personal injury lawsuit, even when they have been gravely mistreated or seriously injured. Whether it is culture, religion, politics or just a personal philosophy, if you are opposed to taking …
Distracted Driving Trends Continue as Drivers Adapt to Automation
Is Car Technology Making Drivers More Distracted? As drivers grow accustomed to automation features like adaptive cruise control and lane-centering technology, they are more likely to engage in distracted driving patterns like briefly taking their hands off the wheel or letting their attention stray from the road. Driving Automation Increases Distracted Driving (Study Shows) In …
Avoiding Accidents With Bad Drivers
How to Reduce Your Risk of Car Accidents 36,560 people died in car crashes throughout the country in 2018. Tragically, many of these people knew a great deal about how to stay safe while operating a motor vehicle. Other motorists, however, operated their vehicles in a way that led to life-changing car accidents for these …
Keeping Teenage Drivers Safe
Safety Advice for Teenage Drivers The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has reported that teen drivers have accident rates that are approximately four times greater than motorists age 20 and older. Here are some pieces of advice that your teenage driver can follow to reduce the risk of ending up in a car accident. Why …
Can Parents be Held Liable for Teen Driving Car Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in teenagers aged 16 to 19. Moreover, 15- to 24-year-olds are just 14 percent of the population—but the accidents they cause result in nearly one-third of all costs related to car accidents. In These Cases, the Question Arises: Are parents legally liable for Teen Driving Car …
Choking Incidents at Nursing Homes
New York Nursing Home Residents and the Risk of Choking Deaths Nursing home residents take little for granted, including the basic functioning of their bodies. While nursing home residents often struggle with challenges like maintaining proper vision and staying mobile, they sometimes overlook the hazard of choking. Data compiled by the National Safety Council shows …
5 Ways to Make Your Personal Injury Case Stronger
Tips for Getting the Best Injury Settlement The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that around 30 million people are seen at the emergency room each year due to unintentional accidents and injuries. No doubt, a lot of people are injured in auto accidents, slip and falls, workplace accidents, and so forth. For those who …
Long Island Roads Again Ranked as Most Dangerous for Pedestrians
Staying Alert to the Most Dangerous Roads for Pedestrians in Long Island Many people who live in the tri-state area believe that the most dangerous roads in the New York City Metro area are found in places like Manhattan and Queens. In reality, however, data shows that several roads in Long Island are among the most …
Five Ways Governor Cuomo is Attempting to Combat New York’s COVID-19 Surge
Governor Cuomo’s Plan to Combat New York’s COVID-19 At the beginning of December 2020, New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a five-step plan to control COVID-19. The strategy is the result of consultation with global public health experts as well as local governments and other affected parties to create a strategy that builds off of …
Brian Injuries Caused by Car Accidents
When a car accident victim’s head suffers a blow, he or she can suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI can have life-altering complications for an individual, including permanent disability and reduced cognitive function. When an individual suffers a TBI in a car accident, he or she can file a personal injury protection (PIP) …
Snow and Ice Removal: What Property Owners Need to Do
Property owners and occupants in New York City and many Long Island communities are legally responsible for removing snow and ice, not only from their own walkways and entryways, but also from the sidewalks, walkways and parking lots in front of or attached to their properties. Under premises liability law, property owners and occupants are …
