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On behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Oct 30, 2020 | Pharmaceutical Liability
Did you know that over-the-counter supplements are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration? They are nevertheless subject to some rules. For example, they may not legally contain pharmaceutical drugs that haven’t been approved in the U.S. According to a...
On behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Sep 23, 2020 | Pharmaceutical Liability
Did you or a loved one take an opioid prescription after being misled about the risks? The state of New York accuses Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals of targeting the elderly for opioid prescriptions. This was allegedly done despite...
On behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Aug 25, 2020 | Ride Share/Taxi/Transit Injuries
Recently, the New York Times did a story about the rise of pedal-assisted electronic bikes. According to the story, e-bikes may actually be a better exercise than standard bikes. The reason is that people are likely to ride them more often but for about the same...
On behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jul 29, 2020 | Ride Share/Taxi/Transit Injuries
A Revel moped won’t go above 30 mph, and that puts them in a category less regulated than motorcycles, which require a special license to operate. According to the Brooklyn-based company, there are about 3,000 Revel mopeds in New York City, and riders are averaging...
On behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jul 27, 2020 | Ride Share/Taxi/Transit Injuries
We’ve all heard stories about the dangers of ride-share scooters. These vehicles are like small motorcycles, but you don’t need a motorcycle license to operate one. You can just hop on. A 38-year-old man was seriously injured recently while riding a Revel scooter in...
On behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jun 30, 2020 | Personal Injury
According to a recent Reuters analysis, the reduction in traffic over the past several months has done its part to reduce car crashes. Unfortunately, in several cities Reuters considered, the percentage of crashes that involved a fatality is up. Here in New York City...
On behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jun 16, 2020 | Pharmaceutical Liability
The New York State Department of Financial Services has filed civil charges against drug maker Endo International Plc for misrepresenting the efficacy and safety of its opioid drugs and for insurance fraud. Endo manufactured 18.4% of the opioids distributed in New...
On behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jun 9, 2020 | Personal Injury
Talc, also called “talcum powder” is a naturally occurring mineral. It is widely used in products ranging from baby powder to cosmetics. Unfortunately, talc is mined in the same geologic areas as asbestos, and it may be possible for talc to be contaminated by...
On behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | May 22, 2020 | Ride Share/Taxi/Transit Injuries
This year, New York joins 30 other states and the District of Columbia after the State Assembly passed legislation requiring passengers 16 and older to wear a seat belt in the back seat of automobiles, including ride-sharing vehicles, such as Lyft and Uber. The...
On behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | May 21, 2020 | Sexual Abuse
After it was revealed that untold thousands of Boy Scouts have been sexually abused by scout leaders and others who had power over them, lawyers from around the country sued the American institution. The national group, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), filed for Chapter...
