https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/Levine & Slavit, PLLC Blog2024-02-01T17:50:00-05:00https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2024/02/01/seven-commonly-violated-safety-standards-215626Seven Commonly Violated Safety Standards, According to OSHAThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as OSHA, keeps track of the most common causes of construction accidents. Unfortunately, this typically includes safety violations, which contribute to the likelihood of accidents and result in injuries that might otherwise have been avoided. Here are seven of the most commonly violated safety standards, according to OSHA:
2024-02-01T17:50:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetrueosha, safety-violations, construction-accidents, personal-injury, personal-injury-law/2024/02/01/seven-commonly-violated-safety-standards-215626https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2024/01/25/blendjet-recalls-4-8-million-portable-215577BlendJet Recalls 4.8 Million Portable Blenders Due to DefectsBlendJet has issued a recall for approximately 4.8 million of its BlendJet 2 portable blenders after it was found they had severe defects that could result in burn and laceration injuries. Hundreds of people have been reported injured as a result of these defects, including those resulting from being cut by the blades to people harmed by accidental fires. If you own one of these products, you should immediately cease using them and contact the manufacturer for a replacement.
2024-01-25T15:45:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetrueblendjet, personal-injury, products-liability, defective-products/2024/01/25/blendjet-recalls-4-8-million-portable-215577https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2023/11/28/sofia-produce-recalls-cantaloupes-due-215381Sofia Produce Recalls Cantaloupes Due to Salmonella ContaminationSofia Produce, LLC, an Arizona-based agricultural producer, has issued a recall for all cantaloupes sold between October 10 and November 3, 2023, after it was found they may be contaminated with salmonella. The recall affects fruit sold across 32 states, including New York, and has resulted in at least two deaths. Anyone who has one of the affected cantaloupes should be thrown out or returned.
2023-11-28T15:42:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetrueproduct-liability, cantaloupes, trufresh, salmonella, malichita/2023/11/28/sofia-produce-recalls-cantaloupes-due-215381https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2023/11/21/drunk-driving-deaths-up-30-215380Drunk Driving Deaths Up 30% Across NY Since 2019According to testimony from the New York State Police at a legislative hearing, the number of people who have died as a result of drunk driving accidents has increased by 30% since 2019. The police also testified that 13% of all traffic related arrests they made last year involved drug- or alcohol-related accidents. The hearing also discussed the need to increasingly address the issue of people driving while under the influence of marijuana, which has become more common since the drug was legalized in 2021.
2023-11-21T15:40:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruedrunk-driving, personal-injury, auto-accidents, dui, marijuana/2023/11/21/drunk-driving-deaths-up-30-215380https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2023/11/14/hyundai-sued-over-defective-anti-lock-215379Hyundai Sued Over Defective Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)A class action lawsuit has been filed against Hyundai Motor Co. and Hyundai Motor America for alleged breach of warranty and consumer fraud after an alleged defect was found with their anti-lock brake system (ABS). This defect could allegedly cause the ABS mechanism to short out, causing mechanical failures in the system and potentially resulting in vehicle fires. Hyundai recently issued a recall to repair the part, but the lawsuit alleges the recall does not go far enough to address potential safety issues.
2023-11-14T15:38:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruehyundai, abs, product-liability, auto-accidents, personal-injury/2023/11/14/hyundai-sued-over-defective-anti-lock-215379https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2023/11/07/car-safety-advocates-seek-better-215378Car Safety Advocates Seek Better Designed Roads, Better LawsWith motor vehicle accidents on the rise generally, and with pedestrian and bicycle accidents in particular seeing a serious spike, car safety advocates are seeking changes to traffic laws and road design to reduce the number of auto accidents on the road. They have also called on police to step up enforcement of traffic violations to curtail risky driving behaviors. This, they say, will help to reduce the number of people who suffer serious injuries or deaths as a result of motor vehicle accidents.
2023-11-07T15:36:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetrueauto-accidents, pedestrian-accidents, bicycle-accidents, car-safety/2023/11/07/car-safety-advocates-seek-better-215378https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2023/10/31/seven-premises-liability-risks-to-215377Seven Premises Liability Risks to Be Wary of This WinterWinter is one of the most dangerous seasons when it comes to premises liability accidents, particularly slip and fall accidents. This is due to hazardous conditions that can dramatically increase the risk of accidental harm, especially when property owners fail to take appropriate care to prevent an injury. Here are seven personal liability risks you should be aware of going into this coming winter:
2023-10-31T15:34:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruewinter, personal-injury, premises-liability, slip-and-fall-accidents/2023/10/31/seven-premises-liability-risks-to-215377https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2023/10/24/new-yorkers-engage-in-aggressive-215376New Yorkers Engage in Aggressive Driving After 16 Minutes in TrafficIn a recent survey conducted by research firm Assurance IQ, New Yorkers were found to start driving more aggressively after just 16 minutes spent in a traffic jam. While this may not seem like a very long time, it is actually two minutes longer than the national average. However, with traffic jams being common on New York s roads, especially around New York City, it means that residents of the state must often deal with aggressive driving habits and their consequences.
2023-10-24T15:32:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetrueaggressive-driving, auto-accidents, personal-injury, road-rage/2023/10/24/new-yorkers-engage-in-aggressive-215376https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2023/10/17/survey-finds-li-auto-accident-215375Survey Finds LI Auto Accident Fatalities Up Since 2019A recent analysis conducted by Newsday found that fatalities from auto accidents were up across Long Island since 2019. A total of 243 people were killed in auto accidents across the Island in 2022, up about 29% from just three years earlier. This dramatic increase in auto accident fatalities is attributed to an increase in reckless driving habits, as well as more lax enforcement from traffic cops.
2023-10-17T15:30:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruenewsday, auto-accidents, long-island, personal-injury, reckless-driving/2023/10/17/survey-finds-li-auto-accident-215375https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2023/10/10/truck-accidents-on-the-rise-215374Truck Accidents on the Rise Across the U.S. in 2021According to statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Council (NHTSC), the rate of truck accidents increased by 26% between 2020 and 2021. This dramatic increase in accidents also came with increased fatalities, which went up by about 17% during the same period. This has been blamed on a number of factors, including increased risk of distraction and impairment for truck drivers.
2023-10-10T15:28:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruenhtsc, truck-accidents, auto-accidents, personal-injury, distracted-driving/2023/10/10/truck-accidents-on-the-rise-215374https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2023/10/04/fatalities-in-pedestrian-and-bicycle-215373Fatalities in Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents up 60% Since 2011According to data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the number of people dying in pedestrian and bicycle accidents increased by 60% between 2011 and 2022. It is unclear why this dramatic spike in pedestrian and bike accident fatalities has occurred, especially as vehicles have overall become safer. However, some have pointed to an increase in people purchasing larger vehicles, which may be contributing to the problem.
2023-10-04T15:25:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruenhtsa, pedestrian-accidents, bicycle-accidents, auto-accidents, personal-injury/2023/10/04/fatalities-in-pedestrian-and-bicycle-215373https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2023/09/28/mckinsey-settles-opioid-class-action-215372McKinsey Settles Opioid Class Action for $230 MillionMajor consulting firm McKinsey Co. has announced that it will pay $230 million to settle lawsuits by local governments and school districts against it relating to the opioid epidemic. The firm is alleged to have been an active participant in efforts to encourage the spread of opioid addiction through its work for major producers of prescription painkillers. This settlement is the latest in a string of similar litigation, including a settlement with state attorneys general to settle suits totaling more than $640 million.
2023-09-28T15:23:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruemckinsey, opioids, opioid-epidemic, personal-injury, product-liability/2023/09/28/mckinsey-settles-opioid-class-action-215372https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2023/09/25/cms-proposes-new-staffing-rule-215371CMS Proposes New Staffing Rule for Long-Term Care FacilitiesThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a new proposed rule that would increase staffing requirements for long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes. If adopted, it would force long-term care facilities to maintain certain minimum staffing levels to ensure their residents were adequately cared for. It would also allow CMS to impose penalties on facilities that fail to comply with the rule, unless they fit into certain exceptions.
2023-09-25T15:20:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruecms, nursing-homes, long-term-care, medical-malpractice, nursing-home-negligence/2023/09/25/cms-proposes-new-staffing-rule-215371https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2023/09/18/statistics-show-decline-in-auto-215370Statistics Show Decline in Auto Accident Fatalities in Early 2023According to statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Authority (NHTSA), the rate of people killed in auto accidents in the first quarter of 2023 dropped by about 3.3% compared to the same time the previous year. This represented a full year of steady declines in auto accident fatalities after a spike in those fatalities during and immediately after the pandemic. This decline is attributed to a combination of improved safety standards and greater emphasis on safe driving techniques for motorists on the road.
2023-09-18T15:16:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruenhtsa, auto-accidents, personal-injury, motor-vehicle-accidents/2023/09/18/statistics-show-decline-in-auto-215370https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2023/09/11/3m-agrees-to-6-billion-2150593M Agrees to $6 Billion Settlement Over Defective EarplugsThe 3M Company has agreed to a $6 billion settlement to resolve approximately 300,000 lawsuits against the company as a result of its allegedly defective earplugs. These lawsuits arose from members of the U.S. military who used the earplugs during their service, who subsequently suffered hearing damage allegedly related to the failure of the earplugs to protect them. 3M will not have to admit guilt or any wrongdoing as a part of this settlement.
2023-09-11T14:47:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruepersonal-injury, earplugs, 3m, mass-torts/2023/09/11/3m-agrees-to-6-billion-215059Personal Injuryhttps://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2023/08/30/nhtsa-launches-annual-anti-drunk-driving-215037NHTSA Launches Annual Anti-Drunk Driving Campaign for Labor DayThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched its annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign against drunk driving, in anticipation of an increase in DUIs that tend to occur over the Labor Day weekend. Like many other major holidays, Labor Day tends to be a time where more drunk people get behind the wheel, resulting in an increase in car accidents. Through aggressive policing and public outreach, the NHTSA is hoping to curtail this problem by helping them realize the importance of staying sober when they intend to drive.
2023-08-30T18:20:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruepersonal-injury, drunk-driving, auto-accidents, nhtsa, labor-day/2023/08/30/nhtsa-launches-annual-anti-drunk-driving-215037Levine and Slavit, PLLChttps://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2017/04/24/train-accidents-181761Train AccidentsTrain accidents have taken the lives of many, whether by a train derailing or at a railroad crossing. In 2015, there were 11,762 train accidents in the United States. These accidents caused approximately 9,013 injuries and 752 fatalities. The Federal Railroad Administration indicated that 96 percent of injuries and deaths are related to train accidents that occur at railroad crossings and by trespassing. Furthermore, railroad crossing accidents are the second leading cause of rail-related fatalities in the United States.
2017-04-24T08:00:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruetrain-accidents, train-derailing, railroad-crossing-accidents, subway-accident, personal-injury/2017/04/24/train-accidents-181761https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2017/04/19/fire-escape-fall-leads-to-181757Fire Escape Fall Leads to 29-Million Dollar SettlementThe New York County Supreme Court awarded $29.3 million to a New York University student who fell from a faulty East Village fire escape in 2008. After a four-week long trial to ascertain damages, Anastasia Klupchak succeeded in her claim against the owner and managing agent of 82 Second Avenue. The complaint alleged that the owner and managing agent were negligent in their failure to update the outdated fire escape.
2017-04-19T12:00:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruefire-escape, personal-injury, slip-and-fall-accident, slip-and-fall, premises-liability/2017/04/19/fire-escape-fall-leads-to-181757https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2017/04/15/motorcycle-accidents-181755Motorcycle AccidentsAs the warm weather is approaching, many people are beginning to dust off their motorcycles. While riding a motorcycle can be exhilarating, it also exposes an individual to a high risk of injury. According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are five times more likely to be injured than people in passenger motor vehicles due to the lack of enclosure around a person while riding a motorcycle.
2017-04-15T13:00:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruemotorcycle-accidents, personal-injury, motor-vehicle-accidents, personal-injury-lawyers/2017/04/15/motorcycle-accidents-181755https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2017/02/27/are-millennial-drivers-hazardous-180399Are Millennial Drivers Hazardous?This week the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released a report revealing that millennial drivers engage in risky behavior at a disturbingly high rate. The report was issued after the foundation surveyed 2,511 millennial drivers from August 25th to September 6th of 2016. The survey compiled not only the driver s habits but also their reactions to dangerous driving behaviors.
2017-02-27T17:00:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruemotor-vehicle-accidents, distracted-driving, millennial-drivers, teen-drivers/2017/02/27/are-millennial-drivers-hazardous-180399https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2017/01/24/slip-and-falls-named-one-of-the-178973Slip-and-Falls Named One of the Top Contributor to Workplace FatalityIn 1992 the first workplace fatalities census was conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to provide insight into insight into the safety of workplaces in America and reveal professions of people most at risk for fatal workplace injuries. Although the census revealed a steady, downward trend in on-the-job fatalities since the 1990s, the the annual total of fatal workplace injuries in 2015 was the highest number reported since 2008. The data also revealed that in 2015 slips, trips and falls accounted for the second-highest common cause of workplace fatalities and men accounted for 93 percent of workplace deaths overall.
2017-01-24T08:00:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsefalsepremises-liability, personal-injury, slip-and-fall, slip-and-fall-accident, workplace-accident/2017/01/24/slip-and-falls-named-one-of-the-178973https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2017/01/15/general-contractor-subject-to-pay-178985General Contractor Subject to Pay Fine in Avoidable Death of WorkerIn April 2015, 22-year-old Carlos Moncayo was killed when a 14-foot deep, unshored trench collapsed. Mr. Moncayo was an undocumented laborer from Ecuador who worked for Sky Materials, which is an excavation subcontractor based in Calverton, Long Island, New York.
2017-01-15T09:00:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetrueconstruction-accident, personal-injury, workplace-accident, workplace-fatality/2017/01/15/general-contractor-subject-to-pay-178985https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2017/01/05/single-engine-plane-crashes-in-new-178989Single-Engine Plane Crashes in New York Residential NeighborhoodOn April 10, 2016 a small Piper 28 plane crashed in a residential neighborhood on Long Island, injuring both the pilot and passenger. The plane was heading to Upstate New York from the Bayport Aerodrome, and hit the tops of trees and utility lines, causing the crash to occur.
2017-01-05T11:00:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetrueplane-crash, personal-injury, plane-accident, personal-injury/2017/01/05/single-engine-plane-crashes-in-new-178989https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/12/14/understaffing-may-contribute-to-nursing-177923Understaffing May Contribute to Nursing Home NeglectNBC recently reported that a family filed a nursing home neglect lawsuit on behalf of their elderly loved one against Woodcrest Health Center in New Milford, New Jersey and its parent company, Care One. The claimants released graphic photos alleging that the nursing home staff ignored the elder's calls to use the restroom, so the resident who suffers from Alzheimer's disease used her hands to wipe herself, inadvertently smearing excrement on her face, body, bed and tray of food. The family cites understaffing as a contributing factor in the elderly resident's neglect. The family also claims that there were not enough nurse's aides to answer call bells to assist the senior resident out of her bed and, in one instance, she fractured her hip trying to get out of bed by herself. Another photo revealed the elderly resident had sustained a black eye and the family was not informed of her injury or how it occurred. The lawsuit is currently pending.
2016-12-14T11:00:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruenursing-home-abuse, overmedication, personal-injury, nursing-home-neglect/2016/12/14/understaffing-may-contribute-to-nursing-177923https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/12/01/construction-groups-file-a-lawsuit-177927Construction Groups File a Lawsuit Over New Crane RegulationsOn February 5, 2016 a 500-foot crawler crane collapsed during an approaching winter storm. The crane damaged buildings in Tribeca and killed 30-year old David Wichs. Following the incident, the Department of Buildings temporarily banned the use of crawler crane's around the five boroughs.
Additionally, the Department of Buildings drafted new regulations to make crane operations safer. However, the construction industry groups were not given a seat at the table during the drafting process.
2016-12-01T12:00:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetrueconstruction-accident, personal-injury, crane-accident, crawler-cranes/2016/12/01/construction-groups-file-a-lawsuit-177927https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/11/25/cell-phone-pictures-and-your-177925Cell Phone Pictures and Your Personal Injury CaseWith cell phones being available at a moment s notice, they may be one of the most valuable ways to gather evidence for your personal injury claim. Capturing pictures of your accident can help provide an indication as to who was at fault, preserve and document evidence, and show damages as they were at the time of the accident. While physical evidence of an accident is always the preferred method, if you do not have access or cannot preserve it, taking a picture on your cell phone may be the next best alternative.
2016-11-25T12:00:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsefalsecell-phone, personal-injury, accident-attorney, evidence/2016/11/25/cell-phone-pictures-and-your-177925https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/11/02/overmedication-of-nursing-home-residents-176153Overmedication of Nursing Home Residents: What You Need to KnowAs many as 1.4 million American seniors are residents of nursing homes, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although the vast majority assisted living facilities are committed to providing optimal care for their patients, others subject their residents to abuse and neglect. Many may be surprised to learn that 30 percent of all nursing homes are the site of some form of resident abuse. Nursing home abuse can include, but is not limited to, malnutrition, physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological distress, neglect and exploitation. One of the most prevalent forms of nursing home abuse that occurs is overmedication of residents.
2016-11-02T14:46:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetrueovermedication, nursing-home-abuse, personal-injury/2016/11/02/overmedication-of-nursing-home-residents-176153https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/10/15/70-million-verdict-over-baby-176159$70 million Verdict Over Baby PowderAfter having two New Jersey lawsuits previously dismissed against the company in September, Johnson Johnson is now facing a verdict handed down by a St. Louis jury for $70 million. Similar to the two New Jersey lawsuits, the claim against the baby powder company was that the use of the company s product caused a woman to develop ovarian cancer. While the Plaintiff was arguing for more than $285 million total, the jury awarded $575,000 in economic damages, $2 million in compensatory damages, and $65 million in punitive damages to her. Additionally, Johnson Johnson was required to pay $65 million in punitive damages. Following the decision, Johnson Johnson announced it would appeal.
2016-10-15T16:00:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruejohnson-johnson, dangerous-products, product-safety/2016/10/15/70-million-verdict-over-baby-176159https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/10/10/samsung-faces-first-u-s-suit-176157Samsung Faces First U.S. Suit Filed Over Exploding Samsung Galaxy NoteSamsung is currently facing a class-action lawsuit in the United States after angry customers filed the first claims against the company over its exploding Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. The three plaintiffs from Nevada, Pennsylvania, and California are accusing Samsung Electronics America of fraud and breach of warranty and good faith. The suit itself does not seek any damages over the Galaxy Note 7 smartphones that actually caught fire, but rather Samsung s mistreatment of customers. It claims that the customers had to keep paying on their contracts during the weeks after Samsung recalled the phones, but before any replacements had become available for use. Customers are waiting several days to several weeks for replacement phones while they continue to incur monthly device charges for phones they cannot safely use.
2016-10-10T15:00:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruedangerous-products, exploding-cell-phones, personal-injury/2016/10/10/samsung-faces-first-u-s-suit-176157https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/09/30/the-importance-of-product-registration-176155The Importance of Product Registration Cards September is Baby Safety Month and this year s theme, Baby Safety Right Out of the Box, focuses on the importance of product registration cards and product recalls. The theme is designed to educate parents and caregivers on the importance of filling out the registration cards included with most baby and toddler products. For many parents, it can be overwhelming to think about registering the seemingly endless amount of baby gear. However, this is a good way to stay informed about recent product recalls and to ensure that these products for the baby are safe.
2016-09-30T15:00:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruedangerous-products, product-recall, product-registration-cards, children-s-safety, children-s-toys/2016/09/30/the-importance-of-product-registration-176155https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/08/25/invokana-s-side-effects-put-users-173107Invokana's Side Effects Put Users at RiskRecently, an Illinois couple filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey, Trenton Division against Jassen Pharmaceuticals and its parent company, Johnson Johnson, claiming that the use of Invokana caused a stroke. According to Invokana, the medication (Canagliflozin), when used along with diet and exercise, is proven to significantly lower blood sugar (A1C) in adults with type 2 diabetes. Since the launch of the treatment, many Invokana lawsuits have been filed, citing dangerous side effects, including diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), heart problems, kidney damage, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, stroke, coma and death.
2016-08-25T09:51:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruedangerous-products, pharmaceuticals, diabetes-treatment, invokana, johnson-johnson/2016/08/25/invokana-s-side-effects-put-users-173107https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/08/15/new-york-state-dmv-urges-173091New York State DMV Urges Drivers Not to “Catch ‘Em All” While DrivingCiting a growing number of car crashes related to playing Pok mon Go behind the wheel, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, along with the Governor s Traffic Safety Committee, recently issued a statement reminding drivers not to play the game and to focus on the road. This was reported by the Rochester Democrat Chronicle.
2016-08-15T14:38:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruepokemon-go, motor-vehicle-accidents, distracted-driving, pedestrian, pedestrian-accident/2016/08/15/new-york-state-dmv-urges-173091https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/08/05/children-s-toy-companies-recall-products-173081Children's Toy Companies Recall Products due to Excessive Lead Levels
Recently, Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. of Jacksonville, FL has recalled its Leisure Way pink-butterfly-themed children's camp chair and swings and LaRose Industries of Randolph, NJ recalled several of its Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations products due to excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal lead standard. Lead is a cumulative toxin that affects the body's nervous system and bloodstream and is particularly harmful to young children.
2016-08-05T10:07:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruechildrens-safety, dangerous-products, lead-poisioning, childrens-toys/2016/08/05/children-s-toy-companies-recall-products-173081https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/07/15/more-than-30-people-sickened-178987More Than 30 People Sickened by Recalled Flour ProductsThirty-eight people including one person from New York became ill in connection with recalled flour products from General Mills. Patch reported that many of these people contracted E. coli O121 after handling or eating uncooked dough.
2016-07-15T11:00:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruedangerous-products, product-recall, e-coli-o121/2016/07/15/more-than-30-people-sickened-178987https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/05/31/electrical-accidents-rank-sixth-among-170793Electrical Accidents Rank Sixth Among All Causes of U.S. Work-Related Deaths
Electrical accidents rank sixth among all causes of work-related deaths in the United States and are both fatal and costly. Recently, the Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) has taken actions to improve the safety of its workers through its new safety procedures.
2016-05-31T13:45:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetrue/2016/05/31/electrical-accidents-rank-sixth-among-170793Electrical Shock Accidents New Yorkhttps://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/05/25/deadly-64-vehicle-pile-up-under-170019Deadly 64-Vehicle Pile Up Under Investigation
On February 13, a massive pileup on I-78 in Pennsylvania that involved 64 vehicles and sent 73 people to hospitals is currently under investigation. Among the three fatalities was a 50-year Long Island resident who died at the scene.
2016-05-25T09:00:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruemotor-vehicle-accidents, personal-injury, accident-attorney, truck-accident/2016/05/25/deadly-64-vehicle-pile-up-under-170019Motor Vehicle Accidents New Yorkhttps://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/05/18/claims-against-new-york-city-170017Claims Against New York City Department of Correction Rose in 2015
Recently, New York Daily News reported that in 2015, there were more than 2,800 personal injury claims filed by inmates in city jails against the New York City Department of Correction. This is a 27 percent increase from 2014, costing 66 percent more in settlements and judgments. The majority of the claims come out of Rikers Island, which comprises 9 out of the 12 New York City inmate facilities.
2016-05-18T09:00:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruepersonal-injury, correction-officer, personal-injury-attorney/2016/05/18/claims-against-new-york-city-170017Claims Against NYC Dept. of Correctionshttps://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/05/09/dental-anesthesia-mishaps-lead-to-170015Dental Anesthesia Mishaps Lead to Children’s Deaths
It s a parent s worst nightmare. A mother brings her toddler in for a routine dental procedure and her child passes away. That is the reality for Betty Squire, a young Texas mother whose 14-month-old daughter, Daisy Lynn Torres, died after being administered anesthesia for a cavity filling in March 2016. This recent tragedy brings to light the dangers of using anesthesia on children during minor dental procedures.
2016-05-09T09:30:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruedental-malpractice, personal-injury, patient-care, wrongful-death, malpractice-attorney/2016/05/09/dental-anesthesia-mishaps-lead-to-170015Dental Malpractice New Yorkhttps://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/04/15/large-trucks-continue-to-cause-168957Large Trucks Continue to Cause Big Problems on the Road
Trucking accidents can cause serious injuries and death. If this year is any indication, accidents involving large trucks have the potential to claim more lives than all domestic commercial airline fatalities during the past 45 years. Some believe that Congress should reform current laws to be stricter on the trucking industry.
2016-04-15T08:30:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruemotor-vehicle-accidents, personal-injury, accident-attorney/2016/04/15/large-trucks-continue-to-cause-168957truck accident, personal injury + New Yorkhttps://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/04/12/investigation-into-workers-death-leads-168955Investigation into Workers Death Leads to Indictment of Subcontractor
The April 6, 2015 death of a construction worker at a Ninth Avenue New York City construction site has initiated an investigation into the owner of Sky Materials Corporation, an excavating subcontracting company. After an extensive investigation, owner Michael Cholowsky was indicted for concealing payroll information and submitting false documents regarding the number of employees he hired. The charges are first degree workers compensation fraud, and filing false statements, along with other criminal charges stemming from the construction accident.
2016-04-12T08:30:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetrueconstruction-accidents, wrongful-death, personal-injury, events/2016/04/12/investigation-into-workers-death-leads-168955construction accidents, personal injury + New Yorkhttps://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/04/07/new-york-department-of-health-168953New York Department of Health Fails to Enforce Nursing Home Fines
New York has approximately 631 nursing homes, where the majority of residents are senior citizens. The New York Department of Health (DOH), under Governor Cuomo s Administration, oversees the state s nursing homes to make sure regulations are followed, and is the enforcement agency when it comes to violations.
2016-04-07T08:30:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruepersonal-injury, pharmaceuticals, medical-malpractice/2016/04/07/new-york-department-of-health-168953nursing homes, personal injury + New Yorkhttps://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/04/04/city-raises-fines-for-safety-168951City Raises Fines for Safety Violations at Construction Sites
In the wake of a recent accident in which a crane fell, killing a passerby, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Department of Buildings Commissioner Rick Chandler announced new rules to ensure the safety of those working at or walking by a construction site. This includes an increase in monetary fines. Mayor de Blasio said these measures are necessary because no building is worth a person s life.
2016-04-04T05:30:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetrueconstruction-accidents, personal-injury, pedestrian, accident-attorney/2016/04/04/city-raises-fines-for-safety-168951construction accidents, personal injury+ New Yorkhttps://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/03/28/motor-carrier-safety-programs-help-168949Motor Carrier Safety Programs Help Save Lives
The U.S. Department of Transportation s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), completes an annual review of commercial vehicle inspection and traffic enforcement programs. The programs focus on large commercial trucks and buses on public roadways. Certain commercial vehicles are subject to roadside inspections. These inspections, combined with traffic stops, are thought to enforce federal and state safety regulations, and prevent future crashes.
2016-03-28T09:46:00-04:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruepersonal-injury, motor-vehicle-accidents, car-accident/2016/03/28/motor-carrier-safety-programs-help-168949truck accidents, personal injury + New Yorkhttps://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/03/11/new-york-city-starts-to-168559New York City Starts to Break on Traffic Deaths
Recently, New York City traffic death rates have subsided dramatically and last year marked the lowest it has been historically. Despite promising figures, Mayor Bill de Blasio called for additional measures to improve dangerous traffic spots in the city and protection of vulnerable pedestrian groups such as senior citizens.
2016-03-11T11:08:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruepedestrian, car-accident, personal-injury, motor-vehicle-accident/2016/03/11/new-york-city-starts-to-168559Car Accident + New Yorkhttps://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/03/08/motorcyclists-face-dangerous-roads-168293Motorcyclists Face Dangerous Roads
Motorcycle accidents can easily lead to serious injury or death, often times with riders and passengers sustaining injuries to their head, neck, arms, and legs. According to New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, during 2014, there were a total of 1,330 motorcycle crashes in New York City.
2016-03-08T15:04:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruecar-accident, new-york-personal-injury-attorney, wrongful-death/2016/03/08/motorcyclists-face-dangerous-roads-168293Motorcycle-Accident+New Yorkhttps://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/03/04/exploding-cell-phones-168291Exploding Cell Phones
With any device which has batteries and a charging apparatus, there are product defects that can possibly cause personal injury. There have been cases of cell phones exploding while charging, shocking users, and most recently, causing second-degree burns.
2016-03-04T12:00:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruedangerous-products, personal-injury, events/2016/03/04/exploding-cell-phones-168291dangerous-products + Long-Island, Queens, NYhttps://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/03/02/dangers-construction-workers-face-when-168207Dangers Construction Workers Face When Working on Tall Buildings
According to Politico New York, construction injuries in New York City have increased 34 percent from the 2014 fiscal year (July 2013-June 2014) to the last fiscal year which ended on June 30, 2015. This increased the number of injuries to 283, and the amount of fatalities to 11. In 2014, the total value of construction projects was $26.2 billion.
2016-03-02T10:38:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetrueconstruction-accidents, new-york-personal-injury-attorney/2016/03/02/dangers-construction-workers-face-when-168207https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/02/22/litigants-claim-talcum-powder-causes-167981Litigants Claim Talcum Powder Causes Cancer
Talcum powder is a hydrated magnesium silicate and most often seen in its popular baby powder form. Women also use talcum powder for personal hygiene and cosmetic purposes. Recently, there have been claims that talcum powder causes ovarian cancer, and that manufacturers have looked the other way.
2016-02-22T10:16:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruedangerous-products, product-safety, safety-tips, new-york-personal-injury-attorney/2016/02/22/litigants-claim-talcum-powder-causes-167981https://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/02/12/scaffolds-raising-the-city-skyline-167661Scaffolds Raising the City Skyline are Raising Concern
Sidewalk sheds (the open scaffolds you walk under) are well on their way to becoming as synonymous with the Big Apple as hot-dog carts and yellow-taxi cabs. With the influx of construction, sidewalk sheds and scaffolding have devoured thousands of New York City streets and have become more than just an eyesore for residents; they re safety hazards.
2016-02-12T09:46:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetrueconstruction-accidents, personal-injury, pedestrian/2016/02/12/scaffolds-raising-the-city-skyline-167661New York City Construction Scaffold Safety Concernhttps://www.newyorkinjuries.com/blog/2016/02/01/nurses-found-to-be-side-stepping-167241Nurses Found to Be Side-Stepping Infection Precautions
A study conducted by researchers from one of Long Island s largest health care entities discovered that fewer than 1 in 5 nurses comply with guidelines for standard precautions for infection prevention. The study conducted by researchers from Northwell Health (formerly North Shore Long Island Jewish Health Systems) surveyed 116 ambulatory care nurses to measure self-reported compliance with standard precautions, knowledge of hepatitis C virus and the behavioral factors that influenced their compliance. The inconsistency associated with nurses behavior to adhere to standard precautions put them and their patients at risk for acquiring a blood-borne infection.
2016-02-01T10:20:00-05:00Levine & Slavit PLLCbrian@theprmg.comfalsefalsetruemedical-malpractice, patients-care, medical-malpractice, accident-attorney/2016/02/01/nurses-found-to-be-side-stepping-167241Hospital Negligence Long Island, Queens, Bronx