Category Archives: Personal Injury

Proposed Legislation for Licensed Elevator Technicians

Author:Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP Our Family Serving Yours for Over 60 Years Toward the end of 2011, we reported in our blog about several tragic elevator accidents in New York City that shocked the public and created widespread concerns … Continue reading

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Accidents Involving Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury, no matter how serious, can have a devastating impact on your life. Even a bruise to your spinal cord can lead to swelling and numbness, loss of motor skills or even temporary paralysis. At Sackstein, Sackstein … Continue reading

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Serious or Catastrophic Injury Claims

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious or catastrophic injury, you want an experienced lawyer to help you pursue full and fair compensation for all your losses. With a serious or catastrophic injury, there will likely be … Continue reading

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Concussion Injuries

If you have been in a car accident, or have slipped and fallen on someone else’s property, you may have hit your head, either on the ground as you fell, or on the window or dashboard of the car. Even … Continue reading

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Farmers Insurance Med Pay Class Action Settles for $137 Million

Author: Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP Our Family Serving Yours for Over 60 Years The recent $137 million settlement signed November 9, 2011 for a class action lawsuit against Farmers Insurance is not the first time the company faced a … Continue reading

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In the News: Death and Injury Due to Elevator Malfunction

Author: Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP According to the New York Times and Fox News, two recent New York elevator accidents have made some people skittish about using elevators. The New York Times reported that hours after being serviced, an … Continue reading

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Prescription Errors

If you have been injured or ill, and need to visit a doctor or go to the hospital, chances are pretty good you will be prescribed medication to deal with your condition. Unfortunately, mistakes are not uncommon when it comes … Continue reading

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Bargain Bus Fares Are Not Worth the Price of Fatal Accidents

Author: Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP Small bus companies popping up over the past 10 years offer curb side service and bargain fares ranging from one dollar to $30 to transport passengers from Philadelphia, Boston, and nearby cities to New … Continue reading

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Do Cell Phone and Texting Bans Work?

Author: Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP While many states have banned texting and cell phone use for drivers, some people question whether such laws actually will be effective in reducing use and accidents. The Seat Belt Analogy When states first … Continue reading

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Injuries Causing Paraplegia, Tetraplegia or Quadriplegia

When you or a loved one has suffered a serious personal injury resulting in some degree of paralysis, your life changes forever. Though many of your injuries and losses will be immediately apparent, there are also potential expenses you may … Continue reading

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