According to the CDC, about 1,800 nursing home residents die each year from falls, and about 10% to 20% of all nursing home falls cause serious injuries such as fractures. The post Bumps, Bruises and Scrapes Could Be Warning Signs of Elder Abuse or Neglect appeared first on Long Island Accident Attorneys | RGLZ Personal Injury Law ..read more

To provide transparency for consumers who are awaiting a replacement device, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is clarifying that the number of replacement and remediated devices that have been shipped to consumers in the U.S. is considerably less than the 2,460,000 number of "new replacement devices and repair kits" posted on Philips' [...] The post Philips C-Pap Delays Replacements appeared first on Long Island Accident Attorneys | RGLZ Personal Injury Law ..read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week sent a health alert to doctors, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss. The infections, including some found in blood, urine and lungs, were linked to EzriCare Artificial Tears. Many said they had used the product, which is a lubricant used to treat irritation and dryness. The post Eyedrops Recalled – Causing Blindness appeared first on Long Island Accident Attorneys | RGLZ Personal Injury Law ..read more

Alternatively, the Legislature could choose to modify the bill in response to the governor's concerns and pass a revised version for her signature. They could also choose to let the bill die and not pursue it further. Ultimately, the next steps depend on the Legislature's priorities and whether they believe the bill is worth pursuing despite the governor's veto. The post What happens now since NYS Governor Hochul vetoed the wrongful death bill? appeared first on Long Island Accident Attorneys | RGLZ Personal Injury Law ..read more

If you've been injured in an auto accident in New York, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, navigating the legal system can be complicated, especially if you're dealing with insurance companies or trying to negotiate a settlement on your own. This is why you may need to contact a lawyer. The post Why You Need a Lawyer if You Were Injured in an Auto Accident appeared first on Long Island Accident Attorneys | RGLZ Personal Injury Law ..read more

February 27, 2023 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing health care providers about the potential risk of early structural valve deterioration (SVD) with Abbott Trifecta valves, including the Trifecta Valve and the Trifecta Valve with Glide Technology (Trifecta GT), which feature leaflets externally mounted to the valve frame. The post FDA Informs Abbott – Trifecta Valve Deterioration Risks appeared first on Long Island Accident Attorneys | RGLZ Personal Injury Law ..read more

The FDA website contains information about the risks of adult portable bed rails, recommendations for their safe use, alternatives to bed rails, and how to report a problem with medical devices to the FDA or consumer products to CPSC. The post Adult Portable Bed Rail Safety appeared first on Long Island Accident Attorneys | RGLZ Personal Injury Law ..read more

There have been a number of recent developments in mass tort litigation that we would like to share with our referring attorneys with respect to both ongoing litigation as well as new emerging cases of which you should be aware. RGLZ is actively involved in all of these, and welcomes the opportunity to work [...] The post Mass Tort Cases to Watch appeared first on Long Island Accident Attorneys | RGLZ Personal Injury Law ..read more

When Tom’s client left her home one fateful evening, 6 years ago, she did not know and could not know that this would be the worst day of her life. When she accepted the offer of a ride to work on the back of a motorcycle being driven by a friend, she [...] The post $7.2 Million Dollar Settlement for an Injured Motorcycle Passenger appeared first on Long Island Accident Attorneys | RGLZ Personal Injury Law ..read more

Women who use chemical hair straighteners and relaxers may have a higher risk of uterine cancer, according to a new study from researchers at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). The post Hair Relaxers and Cancer appeared first on Long Island Accident Attorneys | RGLZ Personal Injury Law ..read more