Has the Failure to Suggest Genetic Testing in Men Risen to the Level of Medical Malpractice?
Most people think genetic testing is elaborate and unnecessary, but what may appear as superfluous medical evaluations could prove to offer life-saving information for those most at risk. It’s true that many families consider genetic testing a luxurious medical examination that should only be administered when required, but for those with a family history of […]
Faulty Automobile Seats Raise Product Liability Issues for Manufacturers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been put on notice by Congress to investigate and propose a solution to prevent deadly seat back collapses. A coalition of Congress members worked together to craft a letter to 19 automakers, and they have encouraged NHTSA to launch an investigation into the matter. As the federal […]
How Parents Can Avoid Personal Injury Lawsuits This Graduation Season
Graduation is an important milestone and time of celebration in the life of a young person and their family. Parents typically host events to celebrate the accomplishments of their student, and often their homes serve as the perfect venue for these parties. However, problems can arise if celebrations include alcohol or activities with a high […]
Mobile Use While Driving Leads to Government Social Media Shaming
Ticketing hasn’t proven to be a big enough deterrent to curb cellphone usage while driving, so now the government has taken to social media to shame drivers who choose to engage their phones behind the wheel. The government is taking advantage of this opportunity they’ve been afforded by drivers bold enough to admit to driving […]
80 Percent of Admissions, Deaths & Costs Attributed to 7 Emergency Surgeries
In a paper recently released by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), a disturbing pattern was discovered about surgeries and deaths in hospitals across the United States. Researchers found that 80% of all deaths and costs experienced by patients were derived from a list of seven common surgeries. The researchers with JAMA analyzed […]
Connection Between Head Trauma and Future Falls in Aging Population
The likelihood of an initial trauma being a predictor of future trauma grows exponentially in the senior adult community. Falls are one of the most frequent causes of injury in the senior adult population. Thousands of elderly people are hospitalized annually from head traumas caused by falls. For the elderly population, falls are a major […]
A Guide to Understanding Car Insurance Terminology
Driving without car insurance can have catastrophic consequences, especially if you are in an accident that results in injuries to yourself, or another person and/or their car. All vehicles that are registered in New York state must have liability insurance coverage. Not having valid, up-to-date insurance coverage provides the New York Department of Motor Vehicles […]
Can Data from Physical Activity Tracker Devices and Apps Be Used in Court?
Fitness trackers created by Jawbone, Garmin and Fitbit provide an assortment of health benefits by allowing you to track and collect data about your physical activity. However, fitness trackers and other smartphone apps that track your physical activity have recently been in the news because of potential privacy concerns. Though the intended goal of these […]
Bike Safety Rules for Kids
May is Bike Safety Month, according to a safety pamphlet from the Active Living Resource Center, and the dedicated personal injury attorneys at the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP want to help parents and their children to avoid life-threatening bicycle accidents. Because many parents on Long Island allow their children to ride their […]
Will a Textalyzer Make It Easier to Pursue a Personal Injury Claim?
There has for some time now been concern for the number of accidents which cause serious injuries and fatalities caused by texting while driving. So often, it is too late and the damage is done and it’s not always that simple to prove that the accident has been caused by someone who has been distracted […]
