Shaken Baby Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury

2018-09-25T18:22:32-04:00By |Categories: Personal Injury|Tags: , , , , , , |

“I shook him to quiet him down”. The end result is “Shaken Baby Syndrome”, a despicable crime usually borne of ignorance. The victim, a defenseless baby, ends up brain damaged or even dies. The mechanism of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury (“TBI”) are identical.

Does Your Dog Bite?

2018-02-13T22:56:35-05:00By |Categories: Attorney Articles, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , , , |

Despite dogs being man’s best friend, many people are justified in being wary around dogs they are not familiar with.  The World Health Organization estimates approximately 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year.  Perhaps most concerning is that children make up the largest percentage of dog bite victims.  Animal bites can result in [...]

RGLZ Delivers: Supporting Workers is Not Just a Slogan to Us

2020-09-23T16:19:30-04:00By |Categories: Construction Accidents, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

RGLZ Personal Injury Law has a long history of winning cases for injured workers. It’s one of our hallmarks. But we also pride ourselves on the connection we have to our clients, and our ability to empathize with the everyday hardships these people confront in a tough line of work. And so this past December, [...]

VW “DieselGate” Emissions Scandal Update

2018-02-13T18:16:16-05:00By |Categories: Defective Products|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Volkswagen emissions scandal is heading into its third month at this point, and things seem to keep getting worse as time goes on. Today we’re going to look at some new developments that have come about in recent weeks, as well as look forward at VW’s rumored plans to “fix” the issues with its [...]

The Volkswagen Emissions Scandal and You: What Action Can You Take?

2018-02-13T18:12:04-05:00By |Categories: Auto Accidents, Defective Products|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By now, Volkswagen’s emissions scandal has become common knowledge amongst the average American. What most people know is that VW cheated on their emissions testing for diesel vehicles, and that they are facing down fines from the US government to the tune of billions of dollars. In short, owners of these vehicles have been the [...]

A Guide to Pressure Sore Cases: Part Three

2018-02-13T18:10:51-05:00By |Categories: Attorney Articles, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Typical interventions to prevent the development of a pressure sore for an at risk resident include routine turning and positioning to off load pressure points, maintaining adequate nutrition and hydration, employing pressure relief devices such as a pressure relief mattress or pads or heel protectors, and providing appropriate skin cleaning and skin care. Many of [...]

A Guide to Pressure Sore Cases: Part Two

2018-02-13T18:09:56-05:00By |Categories: Attorney Articles, Nursing Home Negligence|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

It is against this backdrop that the pressure sore case must be evaluated. Pressure sores are prevalent in nursing homes because elderly and infirmed residents are often immobile, bed bound or chair bound. A pressure sore develops because of pressure and/or friction over an area of skin, resulting in decreased blood flow to that area. [...]

A Guide to Pressure Sore Cases: Part One

2018-02-13T18:05:55-05:00By |Categories: Attorney Articles, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Pressure ulcers are among the most common injuries suffered by nursing home residents. They can be painful and debilitating, and are horrifying to the resident’s family and to jurors alike. Practitioners should have a basic understanding of the law protecting nursing home residents who develop bed sores and be able to make a preliminary determination [...]

Workers Compensation Isn’t Your Only Option

2021-06-28T14:17:56-04:00By |Categories: Construction Accidents, Injuries Caused By Falling Objects, New York’s Scaffold Law: A Legal Safety Net For New York’s Construction Workers, Roofing Accidents, Scaffold And Ladder Accidents|Tags: , , , , , , |

  Construction is dangerous work. As a matter of fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s some of the most dangerous work there is; ranking well within the top 10 most dangerous professions in America. Workers clock in every morning with a firm knowledge of this truth. Thankfully New York’s labor [...]

Tales of the Trial: From Asylum to Refuge – Part 2

2018-02-13T17:55:12-05:00By |Categories: Attorney Articles, Medical Malpractice|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

In Part two of Tales of the Trial, Charles Rappaport regales us with the closing half of "From Asylum to Refuge". Find out how the young man makes his way out of the asylum, and how Charles helps turn his life around. If you missed part one, click here.    

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