Joint and dislocation injuries often do not receive the attention they deserve. Although many people make the mistake of thinking that these types of injuries are minor, they can be debilitating and take a significant toll on accident victims’ quality of life. Recovery often entails time away from work, physical…
Some injuries never fully heal. Although you cannot go back and change the outcome of an accident, you do not have to bear the burden of recovery alone. If you have suffered scarring, burns, or other disfiguring injuries in a Buffalo, New York, accident, our experienced team of personal injury…
Paralysis affects millions of men, women, and children across the country. However, “paralysis” does not refer to a specific condition so much as a spectrum of medical signs and symptoms. Paralysis can disrupt lives in very different ways, with some cases requiring much more intensive care than others. Here’s what…
Airbags are life-saving devices, but can expand with enough force to inflict bruises and break bones. Here’s what you need to know about airbag injuries, defects, and your right to a fair recovery: Airbags Are The Lesser Of Two Evils Airbags save lives, but that does not mean they cannot…
Most burns happen in and around the home and result from minor mistakes. However, even when burns are accidental, they cannot—and should not—always be blamed on the victim. In some cases, family friends, property owners, and event organizers assume a measure of responsibility for your safety when they put you…
You should never have to pay out-of-pocket for an accident you know was not your fault. However, obtaining the compensation you need after a personal injury accident is not always easy. Even if you have great insurance, most policies still have a limit. This limit may not be sufficient to…
Depo-Provera is a progestin-based type of hormonal birth control, as well as one of the most frequently prescribed contraceptives in the country. Nearly 25% of all sexually active women in the United States have taken Depo-Provera at some point. Depo-Provera is highly effective in preventing pregnancy, but it can also…
You should not have to think twice about taking your reproductive health into your own hands, but for thousands of women across the country, choosing a Paragard IUD came with a host of hidden risks. Paragard, sold under the brand name ParaGard®, is a non-hormonal intrauterine device. Most Paragard IUDs…
Talc, sometimes termed “talcum,” is a naturally occurring mineral found in large deposits throughout the United States. Talcum’s greatest strength—and its most obvious advantage for product manufacturers—is its ability to absorb moisture and reduce friction. In cosmetics and baby powders, this can help keep skin dry and prevent rashes. However,…
If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you shouldn’t be left paying the costs out of your pocket. Under New York state law, accident victims often have a right to recover damages from the person or party who caused their injuries. Depending on the circumstances of…
