MSNBC is reporting today that a recently released study by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has indicated that coal-tar-based black top sealer contains known carcinogens that are being transported into homes by their residents. As early as 2005, the USGS recognized that coal-tar-based black top sealer, the shiny black coating applied to parking lots [...]
Toyota Prius owner web forums are alive with complaints and concerns about the electric car’s braking system. It seems that when applying the brakes, if the car hits a pothole or other rough surface, a sudden loss of braking power results. Many people describe this loss of braking power as a feeling of helplessness. Although some [...]
Recently, Good Morning America aired a report about Jack Whitten, a former Walmart employee who suffered a fractured neck in an accidental fall. Mr. Whitten applied for disability benefits under his insurance policy with The Hartford. After filing the claim, Whitten began to receive his disability benefits in 2003. Last year, a claims representative from The [...]
With the proliferation of online car insurance, consumers aren’t always aware of what insurance they are getting for their money. Most people I speak with tell me that they purchased their car insurance based upon price alone and didn’t compare the benefits between different policies. Aware of the price competition, insurance companies are doing their [...]
Based upon the title of this post, most people fear the danger to be some high levels of bacteria present in their community or swim club pool. However, the danger lies not in the water but on the bottom of the pool, in the form of the pool drain. The design of most pools includes [...]
Another major Staten Island Ferry accident was likely avoided due to the painful lessons learned from the 2003 crash of the M/V Andrew J. Barberi. Yesterday, the ferry boat John J. Marchi lost power while entering its slip at the St. George ferry terminal on Staten Island. Without power, the ferry was unable to slow down [...]
I am sure that most of you have noticed a few more trees in the median on Hylan Boulevard. Along with those trees, the City of New York Department of Transportation has attempted to improve the safety of pedestrians crossing one of the most dangerous streets on Staten Island. The Staten Island Advance has called [...]
The FDA is warning consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxycut products. The Hydroxcut products are associated with serious liver injuries and the FDA has received 23 reports of serious health problems ranging from jaundice to liver damage requiring a liver transplant. Additionally, other problems include seizures, and rhabdomyolysis, which is a type of muscle damage that can [...]
The simplest answer is to immediately contact a lawyer! To many client’s surprise, your cruise ship’s ticket package gives you the ability to board the ship but it also takes away some of your important legal rights. In New York State, for example, you normally have three (3) years from the date of your accident to file [...]
Silive is reporting that the Lakeside Manor Home for Adults was issued violations by the New York State Department of Health after staff waited two days to report a missing resident. Richard Constable, 66, recently moved into the Lakeside Manor and was reported missing by a therapist after he noticed Constable missing on Sunday morning. [...]
A Lawyer's Guide to Car Insurance
