Recovering from Third Parties
Some people think of a work injury case as a very basic equation where a worker simply tries to collect from his or her employer after an accident. However, these types of cases are often a little more complicated than that. There are any number of third parties that may have responsibility in a work […]
Brain death and hospital policy inconsistencies
Because a diagnosis of brain death typically leads to life-ending actions through the withdrawal of life support, New York health care professionals must be completely sure when they make such a determination. Guidelines were implemented by the American Academy of Neurology in 2010 to facilitate accuracy in judgment in such cases. However, studies suggest that many hospitals are not adhering to these guidelines.
Ladder Accidents: What Types of Personal Injury Claims can You Seek?
Slipping or falling from a ladder can cause serious accidents leading to permanent physical injuries in some cases. The commercial-type ladders are taller and more life threatening than the standard types; these ladders are used for at construction sites or work premises and reach to heights that only some people would be comfortable with. Depending […]
Personal Injury Claims for Substandard Eye Care
On one hand, advanced technology has brought hope and eyesight to many patients with vision problems. On the other hand, many unfortunately patients are battling long and tedious personal injury cases to recover losses for negligent and substandard eye treatment causing permanent health damages. A person’s vision is the most precious gift of nature, and […]
Contemplating a Lawsuit for Neck Injuries Suffered in a Recent Street Fight?
The human neck is connected to the topmost vertebrae of the spinal cord, which also houses tissues, bones, and ligaments. If you have ever been involved in a drunken brawl in a New York City pub and later picked up a fight with your friends or some strangers on the street, you are likely to […]
Personal Injury Resulting from a Boat Accident: What’s are some Legal Avenues?
New York is known for providing recreational boating activities to its state residents and tourists. There is also a large commercial boating industry in and around NYC. There are waterways everywhere and of course the Atlantic Ocean is only a couple miles away. Unfortunately, this pleasurable or professional activity can also cause havoc in the […]
Suffered Burns? Know Your Legal Claims to Personal Injury
According to the National Fire Protection in the US, burn injuries are reportedly the second-highest cause of accidental deaths after auto accidents. Burn injuries are somewhat unique in nature as they tend to leave permanent disfigurement or scars on the human body. Severe burns are life changing, and victims of burn injuries should certainly exercise […]
Advantages of Out of Court Settlements in Medical Malpractices
Research states that more than 90% of medical malpractice lawsuits are finally settled out of court, and a big driving force behind this practice is money! Quite frequently, the jury awards for medical malpractice cases hover well above the $1 million mark.
Proving Malpractice in Medical Services: The Why’s and How’s
If a patient in the state of New York suffers physical, mental, and emotional loss as a result of medical treatments, then he or she has a legal right to file a medical malpractice case against the hospital, the primary doctor or doctors, or against both the medical facility and the doctor.
Misinterpretation of X-Rays Warrants Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Every medical treatment begins with a series of diagnostic tests like an x-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, or mammograms as required for specific patient situation. Thus, the radiologists have a supremely ethical responsibility to accurately read and interpret the x-rays or other similar diagnostic results to produce descriptive reports.
