New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

This past summer, CPAP manufacturer Philips issued a voluntary recall of their sleep apnea machines after the discovery of their link to serious cancers. Below, the medical product liability attorneys at SPBMCC detail the recall and the legal avenues victims can take to seek compensation for their diagnosis.    What are CPAP, Bi-PAP and AVS…

Important Update: As of July 22, 2021, the FDA has identified the Philips recall as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Overview of Recall Medical device maker Philips announced a voluntary recall of sleep apnea machines and ventilators due to toxic…

Tens of millions of vehicles utilizing Takata airbags are under recall. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), long-term exposure to high heat and humidity can cause these airbags to explode when deployed. In some instances, these explosions have caused injuries and even deaths. Below, the New Jersey and New York personal injury…

If you suffer from an injury or illness as a result of using a manufactured product, and the injury or illness you’re suffering from is the same or similar to that of a large number of other claimants, then your personal injury case could be classified as a part of a “mass tort” claim. Even…

Seat belts play an integral role in the safety of motor vehicle operators. They prevent drivers and passengers from being ejected from their respective vehicles, but the force of an accident can also cause serious seat-belt-related injuries such as abrasions and internal damage. In addition, a defective seatbelt can lead to devastating consequences for both…