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What’s Happening with Paraquat and Parkinson’s Lawsuits?
At present, several research studies have indicated that paraquat exposure can increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease for certain groups of people. While this illness can often progress slowly, no one wants to battle its agonizing symptoms. They can include loss of coordination, tremors, fatigue, speech difficulties, and other challenging issues. Unfortunately, America is one of the few major countries that still use this pesticide. It has been outlawed in China, the European Union, and more than 30 other countries. During the past decade, new studies have linked this pesticide with a higher chance of later developing Parkinson’s disease. If you believe there’s a strong chance that your current case of Parkinson’s disease is directly linked to your paraquat exposure, you should contact our law office right away. We can help you evaluate the facts supporting your position and discuss the wisdom of possibly filing a lawsuit on your
MTA Bus Accidents Injuries Rise as Ridership Increases in New York City
Now that pandemic job losses are less common and New Yorkers are riding on MTA buses more frequently, accidents are starting to climb again. This not only poses a greater threat to those who ride on the buses, it also means that every pedestrian must become extra vigilant while crossing streets and walking to their destinations. Likewise, all bike riders, motorcyclists, and drivers of passenger vehicles and trucks must realize that their chances of being severely injured – or even killed — during an MTA bus accident are increasing. Recent MTA accidents are still far too deadly While a man was riding his motorized bike in the Laurelton section of Queens one morning, near the intersection of 238th Street and 128th Avenue, he was hit and killed by an MTA bus. In a similar manner, an elderly pedestrian in a different borough died after he was struck by an MTA
How To File A Lawsuit Under The NY Adult Survivor Act
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed this bill into law. As noted on the governor’s website, the statute creates a one-year “lookback window” to help adult sexual assault survivors pursue the justice they could not find in the past. As of November 24, 2022, survivors who were at least 18 years of age when sexually assaulted will now have an additional year to file their lawsuits against those responsible for their abuse. This statute reminds many of New York’s progressive Child Victim’s Act; that law made it possible for those abused as young children to seek justice back in 2019. The Office of Court Administration states that over 10,000 cases were filed after that “lookback” window was opened. The following information answers key questions you may have regarding the types of sexual assault offenses covered by the New York Adult Survivor Act (ASA), the short- and long-term injuries that
EP 07 S 07: Exactech Lawsuits – Hip, Knee and Ankle Replacements Claims – Here’s What To Know
Knee surgery patients who had an Exactech knee implant that failed and need revision surgery may be entitled to bring a lawsuit and seek financial compensation. Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript Hi everybody. This is Arkady Frekhtman, a New York City personal injury trial attorney. And today, we’re talking about Exactech. On April 7th, 2022, my birthday, a company announced that there was a recall on Exactech knee replacements. And the reason for the recall was because there was a part, just one part, a component of the knee replacement system that was defective. And it was in fact dangerous. And that part was the cushion, the tibial insert. So this is a knee, and you could see that the human knee has a cushion. Sometimes when you have arthroscopic surgery, there’s a meniscal tear. And so
Exactech Knee Replacement Lawsuit Attorney
Every year, doctors perform knee replacement surgery on thousands of Americans. While some patients develop serious pain due to osteoarthritis, others suffer harm in major pedestrian or motor vehicle accidents. Construction workers also incur knee injuries due to catastrophic falls or repetitive job tasks that wear out their knee joints. Of course, various sports activities can also damage knee joints due to frequent stop-and-start movements and repetitive use. Whatever the cause, once knee pain becomes unbearable or mobility problems arise, most people choose to undergo some form of arthroplasty – commonly referred to as knee replacement surgery. While these operations are usually successful, some are now failing patients because the artificial joints the surgeons used are now considered defective. In February of 2022, Exactech — a company that develops joint replacement implants, technologies, and instruments — issued a recall for many of its knee and ankle replacement devices. This company
EP 06 S 07: What Makes A Bad Case In A Personal Injury?
What makes a bad case in a personal injury? Who is responsible? Who is at fault? Who is liable? All those issues are discussed in this episode, enjoy! Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript Hi everybody, this is attorney Arkady Frekhtman, and today we’re talking about bad cases and what makes a bad case. It’s either the issue of who is responsible, who is at fault, who is liable, or it’s the issue of damages. What are the injuries? What is the life-changing, serious or catastrophic injury that you’re trying to get compensated for? And so, usually, the answer to one of these two questions will determine whether a case is good or bad. And today, I just wanted to talk about a few bad cases because I was scouring our intake records. We keep a Slack channel