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New York City Personal Injury Lawyer

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By Paul Napoli, Esq.

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Last Entry: March 31, 2011 at 19:14:26

Fraud Possible for 4.2 Million Credit Card Numbers Stolen From Hannaford

Posted on March 24, 2008
Hannaford Brothers Company is an east coast grocery store chain serving millions of customers. Customers are being urged to check with their credit card and debit card companies this week after learning 4.2 Million numbers were stolen in a security breach...

Woman Scalded in Shower Files Lawsuit

Posted on March 21, 2008
A woman who was scalded from a hotel shower has filed a $100 million negligence lawsuit against the hotel. Ethel Tropez, a Hurricane Katrina refugee from New Orleans who lives in Live Oak, Texas, says in court papers she was badly burned and suffered scarring and disfigurement in the mishap on March 29, 2007, in the Hotel Chandler...

Crane Accident May have Been Caused by Faulty Strap

Posted on March 18, 2008
A crane collapse that occurred Saturday, March 15, may have been caused by a faulty strap made of nylon. The accident has claimed the lives of seven people and has damaged over 300 apartments in 17 buildings. The yellow nylon sling was used to hoist a six-ton piece of steel and may have broken under the extreme weight...

New York Crane Accident Kills Four

Posted on March 15, 2008
A crane being used on a new building under construction in Manhattan collapsed today, killing four people. The crane fell onto a building across the street and completely destroyed it. Two buildings on either side were also damaged. At least 12 people were injured in the construction accident that drew over 300 rescue workers to the scene...

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New York Crane Accident Kills Four

General Motors Recalls 200,000 Vehicles for Fire Hazard

Posted on March 14, 2008
General Motors Corp. announced an automobile recall of more than 207,000 Buick Regals and Pontiac Grand Prix sedans warning consumers not to park them in garages or other enclosed structures due to a fire hazard. The company has received reports of 267 vehicle fires and six injuries, five of them minor and one moderate...

General Motors Recalls 200,000 Vehicles for Fire Hazard

Posted on March 14, 2008
General Motors Corp. announced an automobile recall of more than 207,000 Buick Regals and Pontiac Grand Prix sedans warning consumers not to park them in garages or other enclosed structures due to a fire hazard.The company has received reports of 267 vehicle fires and six injuries, five of them minor and one moderate...

Journalists Battling World Trade Center Illness

Posted on March 12, 2008
First responders to the World Trade Center in 2001 included fireman, police officers and rescue workers. Journalists also responded to the scene in order to report on the events there. There is a new report out now that journalists and photographers are also suffering from World Trade Center Illness...

FDA Issues Alert on Tussionex

Posted on March 11, 2008
The FDA has issued a safety alert regarding the proper use of Tussionex Extended-Release Suspension, a potent long acting prescription cough medication, following several reports of adverse events - including death - associated with inappropriate use.

Work Stops at Trump SoHo Building Project Again

Posted on March 10, 2008
The Trump SoHo building project has been halted again, this time from a crane accident that shattered window glass. The construction accident happened on Saturday night. A chain on a crane was not secured and high wind sent it into the building. Glass was broken and fell 26 floors to the street below...

Recall of Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix

Posted on March 06, 2008
Quaker Oats has issued a product recall of Aunt Jemima Pancake & Waffle mix sent to around 17 states due to fears of salmonella contamination. Salmonella can cause an illness with diarrhea, nausea, fever, and headache. The risk in the recalled pancake mix is in the raw or uncooked mix...

Ricin Found in Las Vegas Motel; Seven People Taken to the Hospital

Posted on February 29, 2008
Ricin, a known toxic substance, was found in a Las Vegas motel, according to preliminary testing. Authorities do not believe it is terrorism-related. Seven people were transported to local hospitals as a precautionary measure.

World Trade Center Sick Travel to Washington

Posted on February 27, 2008
Two busloads of first responders to the World Trade Center attacks traveled to Washington D.C. yesterday in order to ask for better health care coverage for themselves and others. Thousands are people are believed to suffer World Trade Center Illness after being exposed to toxic fumes and rubble...

Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled for Lead Exposure

Posted on February 24, 2008
Pecoware Co., in cooperation with the U.S. Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of its children's metal necklaces due to high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by small children and can cause adverse health effects.

Recalled Beef Served in New York City Schools

Posted on February 21, 2008
A massive recall involving 143 million pounds of beef is affecting the New York City Public School System. The recalled beef was obtained through the National School Lunch Program and served in school cafeterias.

Schumer Fights for Elder Abuse Law

Posted on February 20, 2008
Senator Charles Schumer recently visited Syracuse to discuss a congressional bill intended to fight financial and physical abuse of senior citizens. In 2007, 8,693 cases of elder abuse were reported in New York, according to the State Office of Children and Family Services...

Two Children Killed in Tragic Car Accident on New York Highway

Posted on February 19, 2008
A tragic car accident claimed the lives of a brother and sister when the vehicle they were traveling in crashed with a tractor-trailer truck, in rural Western New York.

$24 Million Awarded in Medical Malpractice Case

Posted on February 18, 2008
A man from Illinois was awarded $24 Million in a medical malpractice case that he brought against the doctor and nurse practioner that treated him. He was undergoing surgery for kidney stones when he had a heart attack. The man is now confined to a wheelchair...

New Construction Laws Proposed in New York City

Posted on February 12, 2008
Following a rise in construction deaths and injuries in New York City, new laws intended to protect construction workers have been proposed by the city's Building Commissioner. Construction accident injuries have rised 63 percent since 2006. New regulations include registering of concrete contractors and changing which projects require a safety manager...

Burn Reports Prompt Recall of Icy Hot Heat Therapy Products

Posted on February 11, 2008
Chattem Inc. announced a recall of several varieties of its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, following numerous reports of consumers suffering burns and skin irritations.

Study Done on Preschoolers and World Trade Center

Posted on February 10, 2008
Researchers have finished a study on preschoolers who were exposed in some way to the events of September 11th. They wanted to access any long term effects or trauma that the children suffered from the World Trade Center attacks. Some of the children saw people fall from the tower or the towers collapse...

Korica Brand Dried Plums Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulfites

Posted on February 09, 2008
Domega Internationanl Ltd., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Korica Brand Dried Plums because the product may contain undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was sold in 6 oz. plastic jars and were sold only in the state of New York. Consumers who eat this product and are sensitive to sulfites can run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions...

L.L. Bean Insta-Bed Battery Chargers Recalled for Injury Hazard

Posted on January 31, 2008
L.L. Bean, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of its Insta-Bed battery chargers. The batteries in the car chargers can overheat when the car is running, causing the battery-charging unit to explode...

Dollar Tree Stores Recall Hot Glue Guns for Fire, Burn & Shock Hazard

Posted on January 29, 2008
Dollar Tree Stores Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of its Crafters Square Holt Melt Mini Glue Guns. The glue guns can short-circuit and cause the gun to smoke and catch on fire - posing a fire, burn and shock hazard to consumers.

FDA Warns of Contaminated Syringes

Posted on January 25, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide drug recall of all lots of heparin and saline pre-filled flush syringes manufactured by AM2 PAT, Inc. under the brand name(s) Sierra Pre-filled, Inc. and B. Braun.

Toy Construction Set Recalled Over Magnet Hazard

Posted on January 24, 2008
A construction set meant for children three and up has been recalled due to the possibility of magnets in the toy falling out and becoming ingested. The recalled toy is the Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems. The product was sold in stores around the country for a retail price around $30...

Skull Thickness and Head Injury

Posted on January 22, 2008
A new study has shown that men have thinner skulls than women and it may make them more prone to head injury. Researchers at Ford Motor Company and Tianjin University of Science and Technology studied 3,000 people for skull thickness and shape. They found that skull thickness was on average 6...

Antidepressants Have Little Effect

Posted on January 20, 2008
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine is reporting that many antidepressants do not work. The antidepressant study was performed by researchers at Oregon Health and Science University. They based their data on 74 studies that had been submitted to the FDA...

Brooklyn Man Charged with Hit and Run

Posted on January 19, 2008
A Brooklyn man was arrested, on Sunday, for an October 6 car accident that killed one man and seriously injured another near the Belt Parkway.

Worker Killed at Trump SoHo Construction Site

Posted on January 14, 2008
One worker was killed and one seriously injured in a construction accident at the Trump SoHo construction site when a bucket full of wet concrete careened into scaffolding and sent debris flying 40 stories.

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