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Do Trucking Companies Encourage their drivers to speed?
August 20, 2019
Profit is the only goal in mind for trucking companies. The faster their goods can be delivered, the more money...
SPBMC Counsel James Wilkens Obtains $2.2 Million Settlement for Cancer Patient
August 19, 2019
SPBMC Counsel James Wilkens recently obtained a $2.2 million settlement after a client with gastric cancer was improperly diagnosed, leading...
Common Daycare Hazards Parents Should Be Aware Of
August 15, 2019
The thought of leaving a child in the care of someone else can leave a parent feeling anxious and concerned...
Double Decker Tour Buses: Are they safe?
August 13, 2019
The tourism industry is a major source of revenue for New York, and double decker tour buses make it very...
Does it Matter Which Motorcycle Helmet I Choose?
August 8, 2019
Many riders do not realize it, but motorcycle helmet use and the type of helmet chosen is a critical and...
The Construction Industry’s Fatal Four
August 6, 2019
The construction industry’s term, the “fatal four,” refers to the four most common causes of workplace fatalities. They include falls,...
Allergan Recalls Textured Breast Implants Linked to Rare Cancer
August 1, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration recently urged Allergan to recall its BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders from the...
SPBMC Counsel James Wilkens’ Recent Multi-Million Dollar Verdict Published in the New York Law Journal
July 30, 2019
The details of a multi-million dollar verdict obtained by SPBMC Counsel James Wilkens’ were recently published in the New York...
SPBMC Partner Nicholas Papain Obtains $1.75 Million Settlement for U.S. Postal Worker in Slip-and-Fall Claim
July 26, 2019
SPBMC Partner Nicholas Papain recently obtained a $1.75 million settlement for a United States Post Office letter carrier who sustained...
Pfizer Inc. Allegedly Hid Risks of Sepsis & Amputation on Xeljanz Labels; FDA Approves “Black Box” Warnings for the Drug
July 25, 2019
A recent lawsuit alleges that Pfizer Inc., the manufacturer of widely used arthritis drug Xeljanz, failed to warn U.S. customers...
Johnson & Johnson Faces Criminal Investigation Over Denial of Asbestos Traces in Baby Powder
July 22, 2019
Johnson & Johnson, the world’s largest talc product manufacturer, faces a criminal probe by the U.S. Department of Justice concerning...
Updates on the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Extension Legislation
July 19, 2019
House of Representatives Votes in Favor of VCF Extension On Friday, July 12th, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives voted...