Showing a Document to Jog the Witness’s Memory
A lawyer shows the witness a document to refresh his memory about something that the witness claims he cannot remember. This type of technique is used when a witness, especially a doctor does not remember something about an event or about a conversation that may have occurred previously. Information may be contained in a document or in a medical record that might refresh the doctor’s memory.
Truckers: Hours Without Sleep
A very serious and important issue that traffic safety advocates are constantly faced with is the issue of truck driver fatigue. A fact sheet from the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety shows that truck crashes lead to more than 5000 fatalities and injure approximately 150,000 people each year. Driver fatigue raises the risks of […]
Preventing birth injury in oversized babies
Soon-to-be parents in New York may be interested to learn that a study out of Switzerland recommends inducing labor at around 37 or 38 weeks in women who are pregnant with unusually large babies. According to the researchers, while there are dangers involved when inducing labor before 39 weeks, they are offset by the advantages of delivering the baby early when the baby is very large.
Broken Ribs and Spinal Injuries
Broken ribs and spinal injuries are two very different types of injuries, but they are two of the common elements of many kinds of personal injury cases. One of the major differences is that broken ribs are easier to assess and will typically manifest in consistent ways. Patients will know they have broken ribs because they will feel the localized pain associated with this injury. Spinal injuries can be much more abstract, however. Patients may not feel pain, although the underlying injury can lead to health conditions later on down the road.
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Tourism and Safety in NYC
As the crown jewel of the eastern seaboard, the Big Apple gets hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Tourism and safety may not be two words that often get talked about together, but providing a safe environment is key to running a successful tourism business anywhere in the city. Premises Safety: Your Office and […]
Ice Buildup Affects Trains
Given the amount of snow and ice that has hit New York in the last few months, it’s no wonder city transit leaders are likely breathing a sigh of relief now that the worst is likely behind them. Such weather can have a serious impact on various types of transportation systems, as well as on […]
Can a Lawyer Subpoena Your Medical Records
Can an attorney subpoena your medical records during the course of your personal injury lawsuit? The answer is no. During the course of your lawsuit, whether it is a medical malpractice, car accident, or even a wrongful death case, lawyers cannot use subpoena powers during the course of your litigation in order to acquire your […]
Gas Explosion Destroys Home
Local gas explosions and similar accidents can be extremely serious. Such incidents typically fall under the general category of ‘fire emergencies’ that require immediate responses from fire personnel. However, fire emergencies also have specific causes and come with certain risks, not only to the inhabitants of nearby homes, but to all in the immediate vicinity. […]
Can You Show that the Independent Doctor is Lying
When you have filed a personal injury case, the defense will usually hire a doctor to conduct an “independent” medical examination of your injuries. This examination is done to see if your injuries are indeed what you are claiming them to be. However, there is nothing independent about this medical examination by the defense.
Study looks into injuries related to laser surgery
People who have undergone laser hair removal may be interested to learn that New York is one of the few states where people can perform this procedure without an operating license. New York is also a state that has seen some of the highest numbers of malpractice lawsuits related to laser surgery injuries.