Announcement: Esteemed Partner, Sherri L. Plotkin, Enters Retirement
After fifty (50) years in the legal profession, our esteemed partner and friend, Sherri L. Plotkin, will be retiring effective January 1, 2026. Sherri will continue with the firm as […]
Florida Surgeon’s License Suspended After Botched Surgery in Which Surgeon Removed Liver Instead of Spleen
70-year-old Bill Bryan of Alabama is dead thanks to the ineptitude and negligence of Florida surgeon Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky. From media reports, Shaknovsky mistook Bryan’s liver for his spleen, removed […]
Medical Malpractice and New York City’s Public Hospitals
There are 11 hospitals owned and operated by the city of New York – Bellevue Hospital Center, Elmhurst Hospital Center, Harlem Hospital Center, Jacobi Hospital Center, Kings County Hospital Center, […]
Farmindale High School Bus Crashes Killing 1 and Seriously Injuring Five Students
A tragic bus accident involving the Long Island high school in Farmingdale, NY as the school band was taking a trip to band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania. The band camp […]
The Damages of Having Lead in Your Home
By Ross Testaiuti, Law Clerk Lead is a toxic substance capable of harming children and poses health risks during pregnancy. The New York City Department of Health (NYC DOH) has […]
What Do the Lead Levels in Your Child’s Blood Indicate?
By Ross Testaiuti, Law Clerk The standard unit of measurement for lead in blood is µg/dL or mcg/dL, both representing micrograms per deciliter. Ideally, everyone’s blood lead level should be […]
How Can I Protect Myself and Loved Ones From Lead Exposure?
By Ross Testaiuti, Law Clerk The New York City Department of Health gives the following recommendations to help prevent lead exposure: 1. Report Peeling, Cracked, or Loose Paint: If you […]
How Can I Check My Home for Lead Paint?
Ross Testaiuti, Law Clerk Numerous residences across New York City, including a significant portion of NYCHA buildings, apartments, and homes, were constructed prior to 1976, making them more likely to […]
How Can I Protect Myself While Riding a Bicycle?
By Ross Testaiuti, Law Clerk Before using your bicycle, make sure it is ready to ride. You should always inspect your bike to make sure all of your bicycle parts […]
FAQs for Bicycle Accidents and Civil Lawsuits
By Ross Testaiuti, Law Clerk Can I or a Loved One Sue for a Monetary Settlement, if Injured During a Bicycle Accident? Yes. If you or a loved one was […]