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FOOD POISONING 101 : HOW TO PROTECT YOUR GUESTS ALL SUMMER ’18

With a little over a month left until the end of summer, many of you may try to squeeze a barbecue in while the days are still long. We all know with these type of events, careful planning and a trip to Costco’s for your food and supply needs is usually required. It is important however, to also keep food safety in mind, rather than leave it as an afterthought.  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about 48 million Americans experience food poisoning (also known as foodborne illness) every year- that’s 1 in 6 Americans! As a Queens food poisoning lawyer for over 60 years, here at Wittenstein & Wittenstein, we've [...]

DID THE OTHER DRIVER BLOW THE LIGHT AND LIE ABOUT IT? HIRE A BROOKLYN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT ATTORNEY!

It’s so infuriating! You proceed normally through an intersection with a green light, minding your own business - then suddenly you are smacked in the side by a lunatic that went screaming through a light!  Adding insult to injury, the police arrive and he tells them that YOU had the red light. The police calmly take down both versions of the accident and report what you both tell them. That’s when you need a Brooklyn Traffic Accident Attorney | Truck Accident Attorney NYC at your side to prove what happened. At Wittenstein & Wittenstein, we’ve been helping injured people prove how accidents happen for more than 60 years.  Let us help you, too. Immediate Action Can [...]

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU CALL A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEY

DON'T HESITATE TO PICK UP THE PHONE AND CALL When somebody dies or is in terrible shape after a medical procedure, the family wants to do something to help.  It is an excellent idea to call a medical malpractice lawyer whenever you suspect something might have been done wrong.  An experienced attorney will be able to ask the right questions and give you some idea about the viability of the case right away.  Unfortunately, some cases just can't be made, due to lack of evidence or lack of damages, but this doesn't mean there wasn't a mistake or harm done.  Medical malpractice cases are extremely expensive to bring due to the exorbitant amounts of money that [...]

HOW TO PREVENT SUMMERTIME ACCIDENTS

Summer is at full steam with everybody putting on their swimsuits and looking to cool off.    Of course, this is also the time when pool, beach and lake accidents are at their peak.  Whether you’re headed to Coney Island, Brooklyn or The Hamptons on Long Island, it’s worth it to consider how these accidents tend to happen, so you and your family can relax and enjoy your swim. BROOKLYN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY - SWIMMING ACCIDENTS CAN BE DEADLY There are several types of swimming pool accidents that are quite common and one needs to be cautious about: Broken Pool Equipment - When a pool is not properly maintained, pool equipment can become a hazard.  Improperly maintained [...]

Children Bullied at School – There IS Something You Can Do About it!

CHILDREN BULLIED AT SCHOOL HAVE RIGHTS When I was a child, bullying at school was rampant, and there wasn't much that could be done about it.  When parents complained that their child was being bullied at school, there were told things like "boys will be boys," and that they should teach their child to be more assertive to deal with bullies.  We know now that bullying can lead to depression and even suicide, and there are now laws that protect children from this fate.  In other words, children bullied at school now have rights.  The U.S. Department of Health and human services defines bullying as "unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children," and it must involve [...]

LIABILITY COVERAGE VS. FULL COVERAGE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE

LIABILITY COVERAGE VS. FULL COVERAGE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE So after 5 long years you finally finished paying off your car. You are therefore no longer obliged to continue having full coverage (collision insurance) for your vehicle. While this may be the case, it may still be worth it to keep your full coverage intact in the event that you sustain property damage. Before deciding to remove full coverage from your auto policy, there are a couple of things to consider. LIABILITY COVERAGE VS FULL COVERAGE (COLLISION INSURANCE) To start off, let’s be clear. Liability Coverage is something else entirely different than full coverage. Liability Insurance covers damages to people or property you may have hurt during [...]

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