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How To Test For Lead Paint In Your Home

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 14th, 2017 in Lead Paint

In mid-July, a Brooklyn landlord faced criminal charges for exposing tenants to lead paint at his Syracuse property, which had failed 21 inspections in just three years. If he’s convicted, he could spend one...

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Find Out How Kroger Loses Big In Slip-And-Fall Case

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 11th, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog

A man who offered to settle his slip-and-fall personal injury case with grocery mega-store Kroger for $400,000 went on to be awarded $700,000 by a jury. On top of that, he may be entitled...

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How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Road Rage

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 28th, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog

In a scene that was captured by video and quickly went viral, a motorcyclist actually kicked at a car in a fit of road rage that triggered a terrifying chain-reaction crash that sent one...

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Discover How to Drive Safer Around Large Trucks

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 26th, 2017 in Personal Injury

When a crash involves a car and a truck, the results are usually not good for the car driver. Serious injuries – often in the form of broken bones, injuries to the neck, back...

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Find Out How Distracted Driving Kills

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 12th, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog

distracted driving, auto accident attorney

Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tells us that every day, about nine people lose their lives in auto accidents involving a distracted driver. In 2015 alone, those numbers were nearly...

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Are Minority Workers At Higher Risk of Workplace Injuries?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 23rd, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog

workplace injury, minorities, workers comp

Minority workers – particularly men – are at more risk for being injured while on the job. That’s the conclusion of a University of Southern California report. In this issue, we’ll talk about what’s...

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Family Structures $5 Million Settlement to Guarantee Life-Long Care

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 12th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

The structure of a medical malpractice settlement for a family whose child suffered permanent brain damage shows how such awards can be arranged to ensure long-lasting care. We’ll talk about it in this issue

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MTA Being Sued Because of Lead Paint Chips

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 2nd, 2017 in Lead Paint

Officials with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are facing tough questions and at least one lawsuit over allegations of creating a health emergency by allowing lead paint chips to fall from some of their...

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Find Out Why The Doctor Hand-Off Can Be Dangerous

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 29th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

When one doctor takes over patient care for another doctor, the chances of medical errors increase. That’s the finding from a recent study carried out by a hospital insurer. In this issue, we’ll talk...

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Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Leads to $21.6 Million Award

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 22nd, 2017 in Misdiagnosis Blog

Breast cancer is a highly deadly and often misdiagnosed condition. A misdiagnosis can easily lead to delayed treatment and the condition getting much worse. That’s exactly what happened to a Miami mother, who was...

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