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According to a report by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year in the US, 48 million people get food poisoning out of which 128,000 need hospitalization while 3,000 die due to food poisoning. You should not take food poisoning in NYC lightly as the repercussions can be serious, especially if you require hospitalization. Symptoms of Food Poisoning Typically, symptoms of food poisoning tend to pass on their own after about a week or so. Some of the common symptoms include: Abdominal pain Nausea Stomach cramps Diarrhea Vomiting Fever However, food poisoning can take a nasty turn among infants, the elderly, children, and people with compromised immune system. Such individuals can develop complications due to food poisoning or experience such severe symptoms that it will become necessary to hospitalize them. This can take a toll on your financially and emotionally. Causes of Food Poisoning Food poisoning, as the name denotes, is foodborne and is caused due to bacteria and viruses, including E.Coli, Shigella, Botulism, Campylobacter, Salmonella, Listeria, and Norovirus. When you or your loved one gets food poisoning due to a restaurant, food distributor or grocery store, you have the legal right in NYC to sue the business as it is deemed as negligence and/or strict product liability. What are Your Legal Options for Food Poisoning in NYC? It goes without saying that if you are stricken by food poisoning, the business that sold the food to you can be held liable for not taking sufficient care to store or prepare the food. Or, it could be a strict product liability, wherein the food product sold to you was defective. In some cases, the business could have also breached warranty. Food poisoning cases in NYC require attorneys who are skilled in personal injury since you will be fighting to recover damages. Some of the damages that you can claim include lost income, medical bills, expenses you had to bear, emotional distress and the pain and suffering that you had to go through due to the food poisoning. If death occurs due to food poisoning, the family of the deceased has the right to file a wrongful death case against the business. Taking Legal Action for Food Poisoning You should consult a personal injury lawyer in NYC if the food poisoning has caused you to foot exorbitant medical bills, resulted in your missing work, and your illness is causing you and your loved ones a lot of distress. RMFW Law is a Dedicated and Sterling Law Firm For a dependable and reliable personal injury lawyer in New York, your search comes to an end at Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff law firm. The firm and its attorneys have one of the best track records for personal injury lawsuits. Contact RMFW Law today at 212-344-1000 today to speak to one of our personal injury lawyers, who have extensive experience in food poisoning-related cases. You can rest easy knowing that your first consultation will be free. In fact, even in the future, you will not have to pay us a dime. If we win and/or settle the case, we just take a percentage of the amount which we will agree on before we even move forward. We are the finest personal injury attorneys for food poisoning cases in NYC. We have won millions of dollars for past clients, you too can be on this outstanding list. Give us a call, you have nothing to lose but perhaps lots to gain. Gary Silverstein Gary Silverstein has been a partner of Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff since 2001, and an associate of the firm since 1989. Mr. Silverstein graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from State University of New York College at Oneonta in 1983. Mr. Silverstein holds a degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, having graduated in 1988.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, unspecified agents cause an estimated 38.4 million foodborne illness episodes each year in the United States. It estimates that 48 million people get sick, 3,000 die and 128,000 are hospitalized as a result of foodborne diseases each year across the country. It is also reported that food transmits over 200 known diseases, which are caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, prions, and metal. Can I file a lawsuit against a restaurant for food poisoning in New York? This is a common question, but it may not be the one you should be asking when it comes to suing over food poisoning. If you became sick after eating at a particular restaurant, you might suspect that some factor related to the sanitation of the restaurant or something in the food caused you to get sick. And you might be right. However, when it comes to cases like these, the questions you should be asking are – do you have any proof that the restaurant is responsible for making you sick? And if you do, is the level of harm you suffered enough to actually justify spending the money and time to file a legal claim? Can You Prove that the Restaurant Caused Your Illness? A strong suspicion that a particular meal at a particular New York restaurant caused your illness is not enough. You need to prove that it did. But this can be difficult, especially if a significant time period has passed between that meal and your sickness. You need to consider if your illness was caused by something else – this is a question that you will be asked by the restaurant and anyone you have filed the lawsuit against. Could your illness have been a result of something else you ate? Could it just be a case of stomach flu? Even if you have evidence that could prove that the food from the restaurant was tainted, e.g. leftovers of the meal in a doggy bag, it is not likely that it is conclusive evidence. If the leftovers were tested and the presence of harmful bacteria in the food was revealed in the lab analysis, the restaurant can say that the food can become tainted after it left the restaurant. If your food poisoning case involves hospitalization or a life-threatening microbe like salmonella or E. coli, it may be a different story. You may be able to pursue a legal claim and get compensation for damages, including your illness, medical bills incurred due to your illness, pain and suffering, etc. Getting Legal Help for Food Poisoning in New York If you or a loved one has suffered from food poisoning after eating at a restaurant, you should immediately call the personal injury attorneys at Rosenberg, Minc, Falloff, & Wolff of RMFW Law at 212-344-1000. You can discuss the merits of your case and we can decide if your case is viable or not. What do you have to say? We know how to win cases and we enjoy representing you if we believe your case has enough merit. We charge you nothing up front and we are paid only if we win. Call us today! Gary Silverstein Gary Silverstein has been a partner of Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff since 2001, and an associate of the firm since 1989. Mr. Silverstein graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from State University of New York College at Oneonta in 1983. Mr. Silverstein holds a degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, having graduated in 1988.

CHARTER BUS MAY BE LIABLE FOR ACCIDENT MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (December 29, 2016) – A man was hospitalized after being critically by a Peter Pan charter bus that was on its way to Massachusetts. The accident took place near the intersection of 42nd Street and 10th Avenue. Police are still trying to determine what caused the charter bus to crash. The driver was not arrested, but police and paramedics did arrive at the scene. It remains unclear what caused the Peter Pan bus to run into the pedestrian. Authorities will continue to investigate in order to determine liability. The RMFW Law Firm was deeply saddened to hear about the tragic accident in Midtown. These types of accidents emphasize the need for reform in the city. The safety of pedestrian must take first priority for all bus drivers and public workers. Robert Wolff Robert H. Wolff is a member and partner of the prestigious New York City Personal Injury Law Firm of Rosenberg Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff, LLP. Mr. Wolff graduated from SUNY Albany, cum laude, in 1978 with a B.A. in Psychology and American History. Thereafter, he attended St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a member of the Moot Court Team and the Criminal Law Society, graduating in 1981 with a Juris Doctor’s degree.

ESCALATOR ACCIDENT LEAVES 7 PEOPLE INJURED BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (December 20, 2016) –  At least seven people were injured when an escalator malfunctioned at the Atlantic Terminal Mall. The shoppers were inside of a target when the accident happened. They were walking down the escalator when it was motionless. All of a sudden the escalator turned on and threw one of person near the top of their balance. That person fell forward hitting several other people and causing a chain reaction. Most of the people that fell sustained only minor injured. However, at least two people were seriously injured. Paramedics arrived at the scene and transported people to a nearby hospital. The RMFW extends its thoughts and prayers to all of those who have injured in this accident. Robert Wolff Robert H. Wolff is a member and partner of the prestigious New York City Personal Injury Law Firm of Rosenberg Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff, LLP. Mr. Wolff graduated from SUNY Albany, cum laude, in 1978 with a B.A. in Psychology and American History. Thereafter, he attended St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a member of the Moot Court Team and the Criminal Law Society, graduating in 1981 with a Juris Doctor’s degree.

TRUCK COLLISION ON HIGHWAY LEAVES THREE PEOPLE DEAD BRONX, NEW YORK (December 27, 2016) – Three people were killed in a fatal truck accident on the Bronx Expressway when one truck rear ended another big rig, according to ABC 7 News. Authorities have been able to identify two of the people that were killed as Khalil White and Henry Walker.Police are saying that Khalil White and Henry Walker were both in vehicles during the rear end collision. The truck driver who was responsible for the accident said that the road was slick and that there was nothing that he could do. The identity of a third person who died in the collision has not yet been released. Police will continue to investigate what happened in order to determine liability. The RMFW Law Firm was heartbroken to hear about the fatal car accident on the Bronx Expressway that killed Khalil White and Henry Walker. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims family as they attempt to piece together what happened. Robert Wolff Robert H. Wolff is a member and partner of the prestigious New York City Personal Injury Law Firm of Rosenberg Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff, LLP. Mr. Wolff graduated from SUNY Albany, cum laude, in 1978 with a B.A. in Psychology and American History. Thereafter, he attended St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a member of the Moot Court Team and the Criminal Law Society, graduating in 1981 with a Juris Doctor’s degree.

DEADLY TRUCK CRASH ON BRONX EXPRESSWAY MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY FAULTY TRUCK BRONX, NEW YORK (December 27, 2016) – Three people were killed and several other people were injured when a semi truck on the Bronx Expressway crashed into the back of several other cars, according to ABC 7 News. Police have been able to identify one of the men that was killed in the accident as Khalil White. Another person that died has been identified as Henry Walker. The accident happened when the big rig failed to stop and ran into the back of several other vehicles. The cars were stopped near Webster Avenue. A Corolla and and a pickup truck seem to have been involved in the accident. We at the RMFW Law Firm were deeply saddened to hear about the fatal truck collision on the Bronx Highway. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Kalil White and Henry Walker. We encourage the police to investigate this accident thoroughly for the sake of all of those affected. There may be negligence on the part of the truck driver. Robert Wolff Robert H. Wolff is a member and partner of the prestigious New York City Personal Injury Law Firm of Rosenberg Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff, LLP. Mr. Wolff graduated from SUNY Albany, cum laude, in 1978 with a B.A. in Psychology and American History. Thereafter, he attended St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a member of the Moot Court Team and the Criminal Law Society, graduating in 1981 with a Juris Doctor’s degree.

A study has found that non-powder guns like BB guns, paintball pistols, and air rifles cause injury to as many as 21,000 people each year in the United States. According to an American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Injury, Violence and Prevention report, in 2000, an estimated 21,840 non-powder gun-related injuries were treated in hospital emergency departments nationwide – the majority were children aged 5 to 14. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 19,163 injuries related to non-powder guns occurred in 2003. According to the United States Constitution’s Second Amendment, the people’s right to keep and bear arms cannot be infringed. This amendment is often cited by BB gun owners when they are arguing against local or state BB gun laws. Federal Laws on BB Guns Federal law puts restriction on who can possess, own or sell a gun. BB guns are included in some of these federal laws. The Brady Act is a federal law that prohibits business and personal ownership, possession and use of a BB gun if you: Were convicted of a crime that sent you to prison for over a year Illegally use, or are addicted to, any controlled substance Are a fugitive Are committed to a mental institution, or have been ruled mentally defective by a court Living unlawfully in the United States as an illegal alien Were dishonorably discharged from the US Armed Forces Renounced your citizenship, if you are a citizen of the US Were convicted of domestic violence in any court Are subject to a restraining order involving your intimate partner, the child of your partner, or children If you fall into any one of the categories or situations mentioned above, make sure that you consult a local attorney to find out if you can use, buy or own a BB gun. Legal Factors to Review There are a couple of legal factors that a legal counselor can review with you, including: What being charged with violating a federal firearms law or a state BB gun law means, which includes elements of the crime, defenses that can potentially be used and the length of a possible criminal sentence If you or someone you know is a victim of BB gun violence, whether it is possible to recover damages from the assailant/assailants and/or their employers Safety Tips for BB Guns Follow local and state laws on BB guns as well as federal firearm laws. If you sell or own BB guns, handle them with extreme caution and care. Check applicable state and local laws if you are planning to use your BB gun outside of your home state. If it is against the law, never allow children to play with BB guns. Even if it is legal, make sure that you train them properly on how to safely use BB guns and that there is adult supervision at all times. Do not use a BB gun after consuming alcohol or if you are under the influence of drugs. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured due to a BB gun, make sure that you seek the help of the skilled and experienced personal injury lawyers at Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff of RMFW Law at 212-344-1000. We want to see if your case is viable or not. If it is, we will lead the charge for you to obtain justice. We know how to win cases. You lose nothing by giving us a call. Call RMFW Law today! Gary Silverstein Gary Silverstein has been a partner of Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff since 2001, and an associate of the firm since 1989. Mr. Silverstein graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from State University of New York College at Oneonta in 1983. Mr. Silverstein holds a degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, having graduated in 1988.

200 TON METAL PRESS KILLS WORKER AT ELECTRONICS PARTS SUPPLIER HENRIETTA, NEW YORK (December 5, 2016) – A worker at an industrial site sustained a serious injury and later died after he was hit by a 200 ton metal press, according to ABC 13. The accident on Jefferson Road continues to be investigated. The Mersen Corporation, which employed the worker, released a statement about the accident. They expressed great sadness about the death of Daniel Mayer at the plant in Rochester. Employees and emergency medical workers rushed to aid Mayer, but he later died at the scene. The RMFW Law Firm would like to extend its condolences to the family of Daniel Mayer as they cope with such an incredible loss. We encourage the police to conduct a thorough investigation for the sake of all of those involved. Robert Wolff Robert H. Wolff is a member and partner of the prestigious New York City Personal Injury Law Firm of Rosenberg Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff, LLP. Mr. Wolff graduated from SUNY Albany, cum laude, in 1978 with a B.A. in Psychology and American History. Thereafter, he attended St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a member of the Moot Court Team and the Criminal Law Society, graduating in 1981 with a Juris Doctor’s degree.

FATAL CAR ACCIDENT KILLS 21 Year Old BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (December 1, 2016) –  A pedestrian was killed in a fatal truck accident as he was walking towards his parked car in Williamsburg, according to ABC News. The accident took place on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. Authorities have been able to identify the person that was killed by the tractor trailer as Moshe Yehuda Weiner. One person who witnessed the accident said that the truck was traveling down a narrow stretch of road when the driver appears to have hit Moshe Weiner. Weiner’s coat may have gotten caught in the rear tires of the cement truck. The pedestrian that was struck got dragged at least one block before a horrified onlooker was able to get the driver to stop. The police will continue to investigate the crash in order to determine what happened. The RMFW Law Firm extends its condolences to the family of the departed. Truck accidents remain a serious problem in New York City. We call on the police to help take the necessary steps to help prevent these types of accidents in the future. Robert Wolff Robert H. Wolff is a member and partner of the prestigious New York City Personal Injury Law Firm of Rosenberg Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff, LLP. Mr. Wolff graduated from SUNY Albany, cum laude, in 1978 with a B.A. in Psychology and American History. Thereafter, he attended St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a member of the Moot Court Team and the Criminal Law Society, graduating in 1981 with a Juris Doctor’s degree.

TRUCK COLLISION LEAVES 21-Year-Old DEAD BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (December 1, 2016) A fatal semi-truck accident has left a 21-year-old dead after he was dragged nearly one block, according to ABC News. Police have been able to identify the young man that died the crash as Moshe Yehuda Weiner. A witness says that the road the truck was traveling on was narrow and may have struck Moshe Weiner as he was walking to his parked car. The driver of the big rig stayed at the scene of the crash and was cooperating with investigators. Friends of the victim said that Weiner worked for a pluming supply store and had been married for two years. Friends also described him as a good man and were deeply saddened to learn about his death. The RMFW Law Firm extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of Moshe Weiner as they grieve such an incredible loss. We call on the Brooklyn Police to investigate this accident thoroughly for the sake of all of those that have been affected. Gary Silverstein Gary Silverstein has been a partner of Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff since 2001, and an associate of the firm since 1989. Mr. Silverstein graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from State University of New York College at Oneonta in 1983. Mr. Silverstein holds a degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, having graduated in 1988.

DEADLY CAR ACCIDENT KILLS 21-Year-Old Walking to His Car BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (December 1, 2016) – A fatal truck accident killed a 21-year-old after he was run over by the back tires of a big rig, according to NBC News. Police have been able to identify the 21-year-old that died in the tragic accident as Moshe Yehuda Weiner. One witness said that  Moshe Weiner's coat may have gotten caught by the rear tires of the tractor trailer. He was dragged for about 1 block before a witness was able to get the driver of the truck to come to a stop. The truck driver remained at the scene of the accident until the police were able to arrive. The driver refused to comment on what happened and charges have not been filed so far. Our staff at the RMFW Law Firm were deeply saddened to learn about the tragic death of Moshe Weiner. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time. We encourage police to take all of the necessary safety measures to protect pedestrians that walk down this street in the future. Robert Wolff Robert H. Wolff is a member and partner of the prestigious New York City Personal Injury Law Firm of Rosenberg Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff, LLP. Mr. Wolff graduated from SUNY Albany, cum laude, in 1978 with a B.A. in Psychology and American History. Thereafter, he attended St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a member of the Moot Court Team and the Criminal Law Society, graduating in 1981 with a Juris Doctor’s degree.

FATAL ACCIDENT KILLS TWO WORKERS QUEENS, NEW YORK (November 23, 2016) Two workers were killed when a 6,500 pound beam steel feel from a crane in a Queen construction site, according to ABC News. Both the crane operator and a worker that was guiding the beam were killed. Police have been able to identify the two workers that died as Alessandro Ramos and George Smith. It appears as though one of the wires that was holding up the steel beam collapsed. Early reports surrounding the accident suggest that there was a lot of wind on the day that the beam collapsed. But it is still not apparent if that is what contributed to the fatal collapse. It appears that there may have been a material failure with some of the key parts that were actually holding up the beam itself. The RMFW Law Firm was deeply saddened by the tragic crane accident that killed Alessandro Ramos and George Smith. This accident highlights the need for reform in order to protect the safety of workers. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those that have been affected. Gary Silverstein Gary Silverstein has been a partner of Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff since 2001, and an associate of the firm since 1989. Mr. Silverstein graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from State University of New York College at Oneonta in 1983. Mr. Silverstein holds a degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, having graduated in 1988.