A Guide for a Medical Malpractice Victim to Claim Compensation
What is Medical Malpractice?
Can a Doctor’s Apology be Used as Evidence
You are in a New York hospital recuperating and you feel the doctor who treated you has caused you significant harm. If this doctor now comes and apologizes to you, then does that wash his hands of any legal obligations that could involve compensation for you, for the injuries and losses you have suffered?
Amtrak Derailment Leaves 7 Dead, 200 Injured
An Amtrak train travelling on the Washington-Boston corridor derailed as it took a curve at over twice the permitted speed limit. All seven coaches of the train were derailed in the accident. At least seven people have died and more than 200 of the 243 people on the train including its engineer have been injured. […]
At least 7 Dead, 200 Injured in Philadelphia Amtrak Derailment
Authorities have said that at least seven people have died and more than 200 of the 243 people travelling in it have been injured. The accident occurred when the train travelling on the Washington to Boston route took a curve at 102 miles an hour, more than twice the speed limit. All seven coaches of […]
What is the Most Important Aspect a Jury Evaluates in a Personal Injury Trial
There are many people who ponder what is the most important thing jury evaluates in an auto accident, medical malpractice, or even wrongful death case? The jury will consider this pivotal aspect while deciding who is more likely right than wrong and that the plaintiff or the victim has shown what he is claiming is […]
Death Due to Natural Causes in the Autopsy Report
The autopsy report says death due to natural causes, but is it really what it means? Importance of an Autopsy Report in a Wrongful Death Case In a wrongful death case, it is essential to attain the autopsy report because it helps determine whether there was wrongdoing that caused or contributed to the death of […]
Commercial Driver’s License Rules in New York
A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is a very important resource for any professional operating a heavy motor vehicle on U.S. roadways. These types of specialized licenses show that an individual has met the basic requirements to operate a commercial-sized vehicle in addition to a regular motor vehicle. In the state of New York, drivers have […]
Reasons why You might not want to Sue Your Doctor (Part 2)
Your Doctor might Lose His License
How to Prove Liability in a Wrongful Death Case
What is Liability? To prove liability in a wrongful death case means to show to the jury who is responsible for the person’s untimely and unnatural death. Since the person is already deceased, it can be a challenging task to show what caused the premature death and that that death would not have occurred in […]
What is Pecuniary Loss in a Wrongful Death Case
Joan Rivers, a popular comedian, recently died after being taken off life support and her family members filed a wrongful death lawsuit. One of the claims made in the lawsuit was pecuniary loss, which is important to understand. Joan’s death has unfortunately raised a great deal of awareness since her daughter brought a wrongful death […]