Jonathan C. Reiter

The coronavirus pandemic has upended many areas of life, including traffic patterns in New York City. While many pedestrians and cyclists have enjoyed the sharp reduction in motor vehicle traffic caused by shutdowns, quieter roads have also led to a sharp increase in bicycle accident injuries.If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a bicycle accident in New York City, you may be a...

New York City, NY - On January 3, 2020, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced legislation in the Fiscal Year 2021 Executive Budget to establish comprehensive safety measures for the use of lower speed motorized bicycles, or e-bikes, and scooters and to give local governments the right to set additional regulations. This legislation addresses the perceived concern that e-bike and scooter users, p...

With one of the largest and most complex NYC public transportation systems in the world, public transportation in and around New York City serves a population of 15.3 million people.  Unfortunately, public transportation accidents happen every day. Pedestrians and bicyclists can be struck by a bus. Bus passengers can be involved in accidents, and people who take trains, or the subway can be h...

When most people think about medical malpractice, they think of things like surgical errors and doctors’ mistakes. However, pharmaceutical mistakes and pharmacists’ errors can also occur. When they do, they can be deadly. Even more troubling, these types of mistakes have more than doubled in recent years, according to studies by AARP and others. Pharmacists’ Mistakes Lead to Injury and Death ...

Construction work is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country, and workers face serious risks every day. Unfortunately, injuries are common says Jonathan C. Reiter a leading NYC based Construction accident lawyer.  When a worker is hurt on a construction site, the first priority should be seeking medical care as soon as possible. However, it doesn’t take long for bills to start piling up...

Cancer is a leading cause of death in every country in the world. In 2017, the U.S. alone spent $147.3 billion on medical care related to cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. Experts expect this to increase as the population ages. As devastating as a cancer diagnosis can be, experiencing a delay in treatment due to a cancer misdiagnosis makes things worse.  Why Does Cancer Misd...

New York City According to multiple studies, women are far more likely than men to be misdiagnosed by doctors says Medical Malpractice Lawyer Jonathan C Reiter.  Women are 50 percent more likely to be misdiagnosed when they’re having a heart attack. When it comes to strokes, women are 33 percent more likely than men to be misdiagnosed. When women don’t receive the medical care they need for s...

Most people have experienced negotiating deals. Maybe you’ve purchased a car or two and had to bargain with the dealership for a monthly payment you can afford. Or perhaps you bought an apartment or house and spent weeks going back and forth at a good price. Not everyone enjoys bargaining, but most of us have at least a little bit of know-how when it comes to negotiations.  However, car accid...

When a loved one dies due to suicide, grieving family members and friends left behind are often left wondering if the death could have been prevented. In some cases, they may question whether the doctors or health professionals who treated their loved one missed warning signs or failed to provide adequate care and intervention.  In these cases, it may be possible for survivors to obtain compe...

Doctors are not perfect, but when they are negligent and make medical mistakes, it can lead to misdiagnosis, serious injury or death. Electronic health records (EHRs) are now used by 90% of all doctors, hospitals and medical professionals. These EHRs are contributing to medical malpractice lawsuits. The number of lawsuits involving EHRs has tripled in the last 8 years. If you have suffered in...