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It is amazing to me that the BP Oil Spill is still not taken care of.  The devastation of this oil spill puts it in the category of the worst oil spill in American history.  To view the BP Oil Spill Live Feed connect to the link below: http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_internet/globalbp/globalbp_uk_english/homepage/STAGING/local_assets/bp_homepage/html/rov_stream.html The full might of the United [...]

Reglan Lawsuit Helpline On January 26, 2009 the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert regarding the drug Metoclopramide, also known under the drugs brand name Reglan, warning the public against prolonged use of metoclopramide drugs and mandating a warning on the box. Reglan Side Effects Reglan, also known as Metoclopramide generically, has been known [...]

Dog owners might have something to worry about. PUTTIN’ $1M BITE ON DOG ‘OWNER’. The New York Post has an interesting headline and article on the dog bite claims and cases.                                The law certainly needs to change in New York and should require mandatory insurance for dog owners.  If you must license dogs, insurance should be mandatory.  The issue [...]

Minor traumatic brain injury is an often undiagnosed condition of accident victims involved in accidents that often has minor impact but major consequences. Getting examined by a neurologist and neuropsychologist right away to rule out this traumatic condition and speaking to a lawyer experienced with these cases makes all the difference for recovery.

Car Accident Information The Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the whole City for that matter, are host to a substantial number of horrendous car accidents and collisions. New York’s laws relating to injuries due to car accidents and collisions take into account, in many ways, the high density population of New York City. With a [...]

The Staten Island ferry (Andrew J. Barberi) crashed on May 8, 2010 injured three dozen passengers. New York, Manhattan and Staten Island lawyers are standing by to learn of the cause of the ferry crash. If anyone injured in this crash has legal questions kindly call for a free, confidential consultation at 1(800)WE-FIGHT.

It appears, unbelievably, the Staten Island ferry has crashed again. Even more incredible is the fact that it is the same ferry that crashed in 2003 killing 11 and injuring dozens more. The Andrew J. Barberi ferry certainly has not had a great track record. From a legal standpoint, the city is going to really [...]

Finding the right legal advice for your child who suffers from Erb’s Palsy makes all the difference. The most important step in preventing Erbs Palsy in your child is recognizing the risk factors. The risk factors for Erbs Palsy, brachial plexus injury or shoulder dystocia can be identified by a trained doctor. The factors to [...]

A child’s diagnosis of Erbs Palsy, brachial plexus, or shoulder dystocia can have devasting effects on not only the child but on the family as well. Erbs Palsy injuries can be prevented. A well trained obstetrician can recognize the symptoms or a pregnant woman’s risk factors. The issues to consider when discovering your child has [...]

Erbs Palsy is a birth related injury to the brachial plexus nerve resulting from medical malpractice. The brachial plexus nerve is located on the right and left side of the neck, between your neck and shoulder areas. It is important to contact a lawyer early in the diagnosis and a lawyer with experience in this [...]