A critical public health alert has been issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo infections linked to fresh cucumbers. This concerning development has led to a nationwide recall and highlights the serious risks associated with contaminated food products. O’Connor & Partners, PLLC, is closely monitoring this […]
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A Critical Look at the Listeria Outbreak and its Legal Significance for O’Connor & Partners, PLLC In February 2025, a severe multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections emerged, linked to the consumption of frozen supplemental shakes. This public health crisis resulted in a significant number of illnesses, hospitalizations, and, tragically, deaths, underscoring the potential for […]
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Injured at Work? You May Be Entitled to More Than Just Workers’ Compensation If you’ve been injured on the job in New York, you likely know that workers’ compensation is available to cover some of your medical expenses and lost wages. But what many workers don’t realize is that they may be entitled to significantly […]
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Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs remains one of the most dangerous and preventable causes of serious auto accidents in New York State. Despite years of public awareness campaigns, impaired driving continues to claim lives, cause catastrophic injuries, and leave families devastated. At O’Connor & Partners, PLLC, we’ve helped countless victims of drunk […]
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What Are Your Legal Rights After a Public Utility Accident? A Close Call in Poughkeepsie Highlights Infrastructure Dangers A routine walk turned into a terrifying ordeal for Lisa Davis and her two grandchildren, who narrowly escaped injury when a manhole exploded just moments after they passed over it. The incident occurred in Poughkeepsie, New York, […]
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As Warmer Weather Returns, Riders Face Greater Road Risks Spring and summer in New York mean more cyclists and motorcyclists hitting the road. Whether you ride for transportation, fitness, or leisure, you share something crucial with motorcyclists: increased vulnerability on the road. Unlike drivers, you lack the protective structure of a car — which means […]
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