New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

A recent National Institutes of Health study found a possible link between hair products and certain types of cancer. According to the NIH, people who used straightening products in the previous 12 months experienced higher rates of uterine cancer than those who did not. The association was stronger when comparing more frequent use of hair…

Several vehicle manufacturers including Kia, Hyundai and Tesla have issued recalls, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While some models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles are being recalled as a result of a pattern of fire and anti-lock brake problems, Tesla is recalling several models after detecting multiple failures ranging from seatbelt…

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…

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…