Personal Injury

The Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP is the personal injury litigation firm that victims and their surviving family members turn to when they need aggressive, effective legal representation. Our trial lawyers understand that your personal injury claim isn't just about getting money. It's about helping you put your life back together.

Injured Car Accident Victims Beware: “Don't Sign Those Papers”

If you've been injured in an accident, and somebody comes to you with papers to sign, saying they're going to help you from their insurance company, don't sign the papers. Don't sign them. Read more

Bicycle Safety: How Not To Get Hit

Every year hundreds of people wind up in the hospital after being hit by a car or truck while riding their bike. Even more tragic than these numbers is the fact that in any given year more than half of these bicycle accident victims are children. Bicycle accident injuries are typically quite serious. The most common cause of death in a bike accident is from head injuries, while the most debilitating and life-changing injuries are brain injuries.

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Pringles Recall due to Salmonella

The Procter & Gamble company has announced a voluntary recall of two types of Pringles potato chips amid concerns of possible salmonella contamination. The recall, announced on March 8, 2010, affects Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger and Family Faves Taco Night flavors of the chips.

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Food Poisoning Sparks Recall of Snack Bars

Rummage through the cupboards and toss those Health Valley organic snack bars, the Georgia Agriculture Commission is warning.

Several types of Health Valley Granola Bars have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination from toasted soy grits.

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Product Recall: Wind Chime Toys Puncture and Lacerate Babies

Tiny Love Recalls Wind Chime Toys Due to Puncture and Laceration Hazards

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Read more

Slip And Fall Accidents: What You Need To Know

Many people believe that if they are injured in a slip and fall in New York on someone else's property they have an automatic right to recover for their medical bills and injuries. That is not the case. In fact, New York law requires the injured person to prove the legal elements of their claim to recover anything at all.

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What To Do After A Car Accident

If you get injured in a car accident, then you should consider filing a personal injury claim. Here are some steps that will assist you and your attorney in filing a claim for your personal injuries:

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Nursing Home Abuse Types

The headlines are scary. From cigarette burns to sexual assault, elder abuse is one of the more heinous crimes in our world. If you have the responsibility of caring for aging parents, the worry of how your loved one is being looked after can keep you up at night. Read more

Lead Poisoning: Disney Fairies jewelry recalled

Lead Poisoning: Disney Fairies jewelry recalled

Just days after Disney Princess and the Frog necklaces were recalled for containing the heavy metal cadmium, another Disney branded jewelry line is being recalled for lead, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. Read more

Lead Paint Poisoning of Children

One particular category of toxic tort is injury caused by exposure to lead-based paint. The hazards of lead-based paint have been known since the early 1900s, when the use of lead in the manufacture of paint was banned in Australia. The lead mining and lead pigment industries in the United States were able, however, to forestall the banning of the use of lead in the manufacture of paint until 1978, when it (finally) became illegal in our nation. Lead has also been found in dangerous levels in vinyl mini-blinds and in the finishing on fixtures such as bath tubs. Read more