Edelman & Edelman, P.C.‘S Blog
Car crashes have been deadlier lately. Have you been affected?
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...
New York charges Endo pharmaceuticals over opioid safety
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...
Lawsuits over asbestos in talc have brands dropping the mineral
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...
Don’t forget to buckle up when taking an Uber or Lyft
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...
Lawyers pressuring Boy Scout councils to pay for 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...
Are you a delivery driver who was injured on the job?
You’ve heard the talk. You are considered an essential worker during times of trouble. You’re a hero. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident while you were delivering essential goods, you probably don’t feel like a hero. Beyond the pain, you are probably...
Are New York nursing homes shielded from COVID-19 liability?
In late March, as the threat of the coronavirus became evident, a new provision was inserted into the state’s budget bill. Many lawmakers were unaware of it. It provides surprising new protections from liability for hospitals, healthcare facilities and nursing home...
More children have been reporting sexual abuse during lockdown
According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the number of minor children who have been calling the National Sexual Assault Hotline to report abuse has been on the rise since lockdowns began to slow the spread of COVID-19. There was a 22% increase...
Progress made on compensation fund for Epstein victims
Dozens of women have accused the late financier Jeffrey Epstein of sexually abusing them at his estates in Palm Beach and the Virgin Islands. Ten years ago, he entered into a secret plea deal that allowed him to avoid federal prosecution for sex trafficking in...
After 33 years, wrongfully convicted man released on parole
There is plenty of reasonable doubt in Joe Bryan’s case, but he has not been exonerated. Indeed, he was convicted twice by Texas courts. But the evidence against Joe is so dubious that even John Grisham is convinced that Joe is innocent. “I strongly believe Joe is...
