Tag: Greenpoint
February 7, 2020
Neck and Back Injuries Commonly Suffered in Car Accidents
The back and the neck are the two parts of the body that are most commonly injured in car accidents. Unfortunately, damage to these areas...
February 7, 2020
The Dangers of Driving While Drowsy
According to a 2016 AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study, car crashes caused by drowsy drivers are eight times higher than the previously accepted national...
February 6, 2020
Defective Food Products: What You Need To Know
When people think of defective products, automobile parts, and medical devices are often the first things that come to mind. But defective food products pose...
February 6, 2020
Hernia Mesh Recalls, Complications, and Lawsuits
A hernia mesh is a surgical implant made of synthetic plastic fibers that support damaged tissue around hernias and helps it heal after surgery. In...
February 5, 2020
What is a robotically-assisted surgical device, and is it safe?
According to the FDA, robotically assisted surgical devices allow doctors and surgeons to use computer software to direct surgical instruments via robotic arms. Robotic surgical systems,...
February 5, 2020
What Constitutes Reckless Driving in New York?
According to New York State law, reckless driving is defined as using a motor vehicle in a manner that unreasonably interferes with the proper use...
February 4, 2020
School Bus Accidents: How Do They Happen?
Many school districts are very careful to properly maintain their school buses and ensure they are safe to operate. But some accidents can stem from...
February 4, 2020
How Dangerous is Lead Paint?
The dangers of lead paint have been well documented. We know that it is not safe for either children or adults. According to the Centers...
February 3, 2020
Why Do Construction Accidents Go Unreported?
Working on a construction site naturally comes with a significant risk of injury. Though it would benefit the injured construction worker to report the accident,...
January 31, 2020
The New York class action lawsuit legal process
If you have been injured by a defective product, harmful drug, or another unexpected incident that has likely affected others in the same way, it may...
January 31, 2020
How to Prevent Bedsores
Bedsores are alarmingly common in American nursing homes. According to a National Nursing Home Survey by the CDC, about 11% of nursing home residents had...
January 30, 2020
How Can Nursing Homes Predict and Prevent Falls?
When we send a loved one to a nursing home, we expect that they will receive the highest quality of care and attention from their...