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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently provided an update on recalled Philips CPAP and BiPap sleep apnea machines regarding its June 2021 recall of some Philips Respironics breathing continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines as well as bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machines. Quick Facts About the Phillips Recall Some of the important details …
For those injured in a car accident or another personal injury accident, taking legal action may be the best way to seek compensation. Before you file a claim on your own, consider seeking a free consultation with a lawyer’s team. This consultation can provide you with important information about your rights and how to pursue …
You may be heading to your next job interview armed with a resume, a portfolio, and a selection of your most brag-worthy achievements. When seeking employment, you should also be aware of your legal rights. Even if you’re a strong candidate on paper, an employer may consider your race, religion, and even your age when …
When the leaves turn orange and red then begin to fall off the trees, we have officially entered the holiday season. While the holidays are a time for us to celebrate, visit with our loved ones, and relax, they can also mean things like excessive drinking and adverse weather conditions that make roads slippery. This …
The holiday season, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, is a busy time for most people. As a result, the roads during this period are particularly crowded. Additionally, due to celebrations, there is an increased number of tired and intoxicated drivers on the roads during this time. It should come as no surprise that Thanksgiving, Christmas, …
Tips to Stay Safe This Thanksgiving Holiday Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for the various things with which we have been blessed. Thanksgiving is also an increased time of travel for people across the country. According to the most recent data, approximately 50.6 million Americans traveled over the Thanksgiving holiday in 2020. Thanksgiving …
We encourage all motor vehicle drivers, particularly teen drivers and passengers, to wear their seat belts at our law firm. Risks of not wearing a seat belt included an increased chance of injury and death in a car accident. According to TeenDriverSource.org, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to making driving safer for teenagers, 1,603 young adults …
A myth persists that concussions are not serious injuries. Part of the reason why people believe this is because emergency rooms commonly send patients who are concussed home without substantial treatment. In reality, things like mild concussion, mild head trauma, and sports concussions have the potential to result in serious ramifications for victims. Various factors …
Medical professionals in the United State have altered their definition of what constitutes lead poisoning. This reclassification is to greatly raise how many children are considered to have concerning levels of lead in their body. More specifically, the more rigid standard introduced by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has led to the number of …
Insurance companies do a great job at marketing themselves as your friends and neighbors. They advertise low rates, comprehensive coverage, and compassionate service. However, after filing a claim, you might encounter the exact opposite. Insurance companies go to extreme lengths to deny valid claims. Some of these lengths involve surveillance tactics, which include hiring private …
If you are injured after a car accident in New York, the last thing you need is to have to navigate the state’s complex system for accident claims. New York car accident compensation laws are complex and unlike what most other states have in place. As a “no-fault” state, there could be roadblocks in front …
Can You Sue as a Pedestrian Hit by an Uber or Lyft Driver? When pedestrians are injured in car accidents, they can typically file personal injury protection (PIP) claims with their own car insurance providers to have their injury-related expenses covered. When a pedestrian does not have automobile insurance, he or she may be able …
Harvard Health Publishing reports that almost 700,000 people pass away in hospitals each year, with many of those deaths resulting from medical errors. Healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and lab technicians, must provide their fields’ standards of care. Failing to do so constitutes negligence. New York provides legal resources for wrongful death claimants. However, …
If you drive a motorcycle in New York, you must carry liability insurance coverage. Many insurance companies will try to sell you motorcycle insurance as a cheaper and better option than car insurance. Don’t be fooled – basic motorcycle insurance may not cover your losses if you are injured in an accident. Motorcycle accidents can …
Walk down any street in New York, and you’ll see people on their phones. Many people are talking, texting, listening to music, and playing video games. While on the phone, people may not be focused on scanning for dangers around them. Unfortunately, this lack of awareness can lead pedestrians to suffer serious injuries. Recent studies …
If you were injured in a crash in New York, the timeline of your car accident lawsuit will depend on several factors. Your case could be completed in a few months, or if it is complex or involves serious injuries, it could take several years. The car accident lawyers at the Law Office of Cohen …
While taxis and rideshare services are intended to provide a safe mode of transportation around New York City, the frequency of taxi accidents in NYC is higher than many may realize. The Taxi & Limousine Commission’s (TLC) 2020 FactBook notes that New York City taxis were involved in an average of 819 injury crashes per …
If you lend your car to someone and they get into an accident, different factors, like your relationship to the driver, will indicate if your insurance will cover the damages. As such, whether it was your child who lives with you or someone who stole your car will determine how the claims process will pan …
Generally speaking, the idea behind filing a personal injury lawsuit is to pursue an award in civil court – usually monetary – for accident-related injuries that result from negligence. Such awards in personal injury cases are known as “damages.” There are two main types of damages that can be awarded to a plaintiff who wins …
Witnesses to motor vehicle collisions can clear up issues of liability, establish the chain of events leading to a crash, and provide crucial details. If you saw an accident, learning how to write a car accident witness statement can help you recognize what is and isn’t important to include in your write-up. The Basics of …
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