A Step-by-Step Process of a Personal Injury Case in New York
Generally, a personal injury lawsuit in New York can go in many different directions, depending on the merits of a particular case, the skill of the attorney, and the availability of strong evidence, but the legal process involved in filing a case and proceeding with the case is the same. In this article, the primary […]
Medical Malpractice Surrounding Doctor’s Failure to Detect Fetal Distress
When an unborn baby suffers fetal distress inside the mother’s womb, this phenomenon typically indicates that the baby is not getting adequate oxygen supply. The fetal monitoring strip, used by a New York hospital’s medical staff to monitor a baby’s heart, guides the obstetrician and supporting staff when to deliver the baby.
Retaliation Can Cover Up Violations
Experienced personal injury lawyers often see various kinds of trends in the legal field. Some trends relate to scaffolding issues, trip and fall accidents, lack of personal protective equipment or other issues, while other trends relate to what happens after an injury is reported. In some ways, you can think of injury response as being […]
Use of Catch Platforms in Construction
Under the New York labor laws that protect construction workers from harmful accidents, there are many examples of individual laws that apply to certain types of materials or equipment. Modern construction is aided by an enormous number of installations, setups and contraptions that have been designed to make work more efficient, reduce accident risks and […]
“Completely Avoidable” Deaths? NYT on NY Construction Hazard
Many people may not realize it, but unfortunately, all signs are pointing to a construction boom that’s causing more construction accidents and fatalities around the state. Last November, a New York Times story painted this picture in a chilling and disturbing way. The story begins with a 36-year-old worker, who fell 19 feet to his […]
Lack of concern over medication errors from pharmacies
When New York residents pick up their prescription medication from their local pharmacy, they expect to be given the correct prescription and the correct amount. However, some individuals find that when pharmacies make mistakes, staff members and management often fail to respond to individuals’ concerns.
Truck Accident Related Personal Injury Claims: How are they Unique?
Injuries caused by truck accidents appear very similar to injuries caused by car accidents involving the same four decisive factors in personal injury cases—negligence, fault, injury, and damage—but truck accident related injury claims are governed by numerous extra federal and state laws. If you must file a personal injury lawsuit against a truck driver or […]
Personal Injury for Victims with Broken Bone Injuries
Although broken bones or fractures are relatively common incidents in most peoples’ lives, sometimes, these apparently common incidents can become serious problems if they hinder the ability to earn and get on with daily life alone. Permanent physical damages due to fractures may amount to getting special equipment installed in your home or car to […]
Damage Claims for a Head Injury: Settlement or a Lawsuit?
A head injury can be as trivial as a tiny bump or as serious as an excessive internal hemorrhage leading to brain damage. The brain damage from a head injury can have terrible consequences like complete behavioral changes, memory loss, or abnormalities that hinder your daily life. When you suffer a reasonably serious head injury […]
Personal Injury Laws for Damage Settlements in Burn Injuries
Burn injuries, for the permanent nature of damages that it leaves on a burn victim, attracts more severe damages, when compared to other extreme types of personal injuries. Severe burn injury victims endure a life of “living dead,” fighting deep social stigma and isolation for the rest of their lives. Thus, the negligent parties responsible […]