On behalf of Weisfuse & Weisfuse, LLP | Aug 30, 2016 | | Defective Products, Defective Products
Take a minute and consider all the cosmetic products you roll, rub, brush and apply on or into your skin. You probably assume these products are completely safe, considering the fact that they are for sale and the directions might even say to “apply...
On behalf of Weisfuse & Weisfuse, LLP | Aug 26, 2016 | | Defective Products, Defective Products
When we go to the store to buy something for our kids, we generally expect that whatever product we buy will be safe. Consumers have this expectation because products like toys, food and appliances are generally tested and must meet various standards before reaching...
On behalf of Weisfuse & Weisfuse, LLP | Aug 15, 2016 | | Uncategorized
The doctrine of informed consent was created by the NEW York Court of Appeals and codified by statute in 1975 in NY Public Health Law 2805-d. It requires that a doctor inform a patient of the reasonably foreseeable risks, benefits, and alternatives of a particular...
On behalf of Weisfuse & Weisfuse, LLP | Aug 15, 2016 | | Federal Claims
The Federal Government enacted the Federal Tort Claims Act, which for the first time permitted lawsuits against the Federal Government for negligence. The statute provides for many exceptions, one of which is combatant activities of military or naval forces, in a time...
On behalf of Weisfuse & Weisfuse, LLP | Aug 8, 2016 | | Uncategorized
Over the last two years, the Veteran’s Health Administration has been plagued by scandal. The gap between the supply of quality services had not been able to keep up with demand.As a result, a $15 million bill was rapidly passed by Congress to remedy the...
On behalf of Weisfuse & Weisfuse, LLP | Aug 3, 2016 | | Highway Case
Monostable electronic shifter or E-shift is found in Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler. It lacks the typical grooves of the shifter when moving the car into park, drive or reverse. The shifter returns to its default position without giving drivers sufficient feedback as to...
On behalf of Weisfuse & Weisfuse, LLP | Aug 2, 2016 | | Injuries, Injuries
Going to the hospital can be a stressful, upsetting situation for any person who is sick or hurt. While there are hopes and expectations that everything will go well, there is no guarantee that a particular medication, operation or course of treatment will be...