Spinal cord injuries during childbirth
New York couples who are expecting the birth of a child may be interested in learning about one serious type of birth injury that can result in serious complications for a newborn infant. Depending on the actions of the medical staff during abnormal deliveries, these injuries may be preventable.
Who Gets the Money in a Wrongful Death Case in New York?
Many of those who come to wrongful death attorneys in the state of New York have significant questions about who gets the money in a wrongful death case. Many times, these questions require fairly complex answers where local attorneys will look at the full context of a particular case to figure out where settlement money […]
Laryngeal nerve birth injuries in New York
The laryngeal nerves control various functions of the larynx, or windpipe, such as breathing and swallowing. Occasionally, the position of an infant’s head while in the uterus or during birth can cause an injury to the nerves that may result in vocal cord paralysis. The trauma to the nerve usually occurs when the child’s head is turned and bent to one side at delivery and may adversely affect the child’s ability to breathe and swallow effectively.
Juror Forms an Instant Bond with a Lawyer during Jury Selection
In a personal injury case, during jury selection, the two lawyers are questioning potential jurors. The questioning process enables the lawyers to find out if the prospects can be fair, impartial, and are able to listen to the dispute of the case. The plaintiff’s side will be claiming that the doctor or hospital had violated […]
Should You Sign a Release Document to Receive Your Settlement Check
You have been involved in a significant car accident and you get in touch with the insurance company of the careless driver. The company wants to settle the case with you, but before that, they want you to sign a document called a release. Should you ever sign such a document, before you have spoken […]
What happens after the Judge has Declared a Mistrial for Your Personal Injury Case
Your personal injury case has gone to trial and the judge has declared a mistrial. How soon afterwards will your case be retried? Reasons for Declaring a Mistrial The answer is that it depends. Here is an example. A lawyer is representing a person in a personal injury case. The person is staying at a […]
How do You Prove Sexual Inability based on the Accident Injuries You have Sustained
If you can no longer have sex because of the personal accident injuries, you have suffered, due to doctor’s carelessness; you can claim compensation, by filing a personal injury lawsuit. However, how does one actually prove this during the course of the lawsuit? How to Show You are Unable to have Sex with Your Spouse […]
Can Your Attorney Stop You from Answering a Question at a Deposition
Generally Your Attorney cannot Raise an Objection
Res Ipsa Loquitor in a Medical Malpractice Case
In order to file a medical malpractice case in the state of New York, you are required to bring in a medical expert to support your claim. The claim should show that there was wrongdoing, the injuries were caused by the wrongdoing, and the injuries are significant and/or permanent. However, in certain instances expert testimony is not required.
Facts that Your Medical Malpractice Attorney may not Tell You
When you have been injured due to the negligence of carelessness of a health care provider or doctor, you will file a medical malpractice case to claim damages for the harms and losses you have suffered. You might feel that your case is strong and that the jury will grant you a substantial settlement.
