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Philips CPAP Machine Lawsuit – Update Pennsylvania U.S. District Judge Joy Conti will oversee the growing number of lawsuits related to the recall of Philips CPAP devices, according to an October 2021 court order. Royal Philips NV, an Amsterdam-based company, recalled more than three million CPAP breathing machines in the summer of 2021. Studies indicate …
A U-turn – typically a sweeping turn made to proceed in the opposite direction – creates an obvious risk if executed across lanes of traffic. A driver who executes a U-turn and causes an accident may be held accountable in a civil proceeding, as well as potentially face criminal charges. The Law Office of Cohen …
Five things an insurance company might do to deny your claim include lying to you, lying to you some more, asking you for recorded statements, asking you to sign unclear documents or release forms, and stalling your claim’s progression. You have rights when it comes to defending against an uncooperative insurer. Our lawyers can advocate …
If someone steals your car and is in an accident, you are probably not liable for the resulting damages. New York operates on no-fault law, so each involved party’s own insurance will pay for their losses. However, if their losses exceed the policy limits, they might try to pursue the other party’s insurer for additional …
CPAP Recall Impacting Truck Drivers Due to the Philips company’s widespread recall of its CPAP machines, a diverse group of people has been negatively impacted. One group that has had to deal with this recall is truck drivers. The Department of Transportations’ regulations state that a person diagnosed with sleep apnea is required to present …
CPAP Lawyers Who Stand Up for Veterans An alarming number of military veterans struggle with sleep apnea. Service-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and obesity are the two most common service-related connections. Sleep apnea’s symptoms vary from simply annoying to eminently life-threatening. Until very recently, many veterans relied on CPAP or BiPAP machines to essentially breathe …
Renovations to Long Island Roads New York’s Governor recently announced that renovations to Long Island roads have been completed. These improvements include the placement of new safety features along one of Long Island’s busiest roads as well as along other sections of roads in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. The renovations include things like improved …
Recognizing the Danger of Hit-and-Run Accidents If you or a loved one is involved in a hit-and-run accident, the chances that the New York Police Department will be able to solve your case are slim. Even when tragic crashes occur, motorists who flee accidents scenes are rarely apprehended. As the number of traffic-related fatalities spike, …
First Aid Tips Everyone Should Know Parents routinely experience a range of intense emotions when it comes to their children. One of the most common emotions felt is worrying about a child injury, which is often accompanied by the urge to provide protection. Despite how well parents plan for potential hazards, little ones are curious …
Simple Tips for Back-to-School Safety While the pandemic forced many people to go through difficult times, everyone still deserves to belong to a safe community, particularly children. No matter if you are a parent, a child, or any other member of the community, it is important to adhere to some helpful tips for back-to-school safety …
At the heart of Luca Iallonardi’s volunteering career is love for his brother, Jackson, who has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In his winning essay, Iallonardi wrote that he and his family have volunteered with a local outreach program for people with autism, the Nassau Suffolk Autism Society of America, since he was very …
Experts have long known that babies can suffer lasting injuries when they don’t get enough oxygen at birth. A study from Ireland suggests that even a mild amount of oxygen deprivation creates an increased risk of developmental delays and can have lasting effects on infants. The study, published by the University College Cork, investigated 60 …
Update: Philips CPAP Lawsuit & Recall As you have already heard by now, Philips Respironics recalled CPAP & BiPAP machines after the FDA put them under Class I recall. This is a very serious recall type because it means the continued use of these devices can cause injuries and death. If you have been affected, …
For years, Zantac made its way onto the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) list of drugs that were safe for developing fetuses. Recent FDA studies, however, have found increasing evidence that the drug contains a likely carcinogen and should no longer fall in this classification. Instead, if an expecting mother took Zantac during pregnancy, the …
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted healthcare providers and users of Philips Respironics’ CPAP machines, BiPAP machines, and ventilators that the company recalled some of its devices because of their health risks. These devices contain PE-PUR (polyester-based polyurethane), a sound and vibration abatement foam that breaks down and releases chemicals and particles …
Use Extra Caution to Prevent Car Accidents & Pedestrian Accidents The back-to-school season brings new driving challenges – more congestion, more yellow school buses on the road, more potential safety hazards, and more need for caution. This is especially true for teen drivers who may be driving for the first time during the back-to-school season. Motor …
A 2018 survey found that the 45 million licensed drivers who are 65 years of age or older in the United States represent approximately one of every five drivers on the road. While this might seem like an insignificant statistic, older drivers are at an elevated risk of experiencing serious injury or death when they …
Founding partner Steve Cohen and the rest of us at The Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe invite you to join us at the annual Reagan & Jax Cohen Memorial Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 23th, 2021 (Rain Date: October 7th, 2021). The event at Pine Hollow Country Club in East Norwich, Long Island, is a …
Driving Tips – Six Critical Driving Strategies Even the Best Drivers Forget Even if you have been driving for years or decades, people sometimes make mistakes behind the wheel or forget critical driving tips to stay safe. Some things, however, are more commonly forgotten than others. The following reviews six of the most commonly overlooked …
Tips on Advocating for Yourself At Doctor’s Appointments We are all responsible for our health, and each day we all make countless decisions that end up impacting how healthy we are. Despite this, there is an expectation that you are supposed to automatically accept the advice of a medical professional, whether these suggestions are made …
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