The Disability Insurance Claims Process
When workers become disabled for one reason or another, they are eligible to claim disability insurance benefits. Although legal provisions enable disabled workers to demand these benefits, actually procuring the benefits can be a long, complicated process. Some factors affecting disability claims procedures are the worker’s insurer, the policy terms, and whether the insurance was […]
How much does it Cost to Evaluate a Car Accident Case
Many people who are injured in car accidents feel that it is quite expensive to have their accident case evaluated. However, in actuality, the cost is much less, than you would expect. Unlike a medical malpractice case, where numerous amount of records have to be gathered and have them reviewed by a medical expert, in […]
Past, Present, and Future Pain and Suffering in a Personal Injury Case
Past pain and suffering relates to the injury you suffer due to another person’s carelessness or wrongdoing. The duration of the past pain and suffering is from the time of the incident up to the time of the trial. When you get to trial, a gap of usually a few years has passed, from the […]
Can You File a Medical Malpractice Case if You go Blind after Cataract Surgery
The patient had a slight cataract and the doctor reassured her that everything would be fine after the cataract surgery. However, the patient came out blind after the cataract surgery. Does this woman have a medical malpractice case?
Emergency Room Doctors are Obligated to Ensure Patients are not Afflicted with Secondary Injuries
New York medical malpractice attorney explains how an ER doctor accidentally tied off a nerve when treating a laceration on an arm to save a patient causing him permanent injury.
Fighting A Medical Malpractice Legal Battle? Stay Away From Social Media!
Social media is becoming more and more popular. The many social media platforms available, including Facebook, twitter, Instagram, and others make sharing of information easy and quick.
Is a Juror Automatically Disqualified if they have Suffered a Similar Injury as the Plaintiff
During a jury selection in a medical malpractice case one of the jurors asks to speak outside and tells us that they have some familiarity with the type of injury of the case we are bringing now. Does this automatically disqualify that particular juror?
Medical Malpractice Cases Involving Emotional Trauma without Physical Injury – Are They Appropriate For an Attorney?
Waste of Time for an Attorney
Resident, Fellow, and Attending Doctors
When you are being treated in a hospital, you will find there are many doctors with various titles. There are mainly residents, fellows, and attending doctors, and it is important for you to know, whom they are, and who is treating you. If you ever need to file a medical malpractice case, having this knowledge can be helpful.
Your Credibility is Extremely Important in a Medical Malpractice Case
Your credibility is a key component of your entire medical malpractice case. Remember, you are claiming that you have suffered significant injuries because of somebody else’s negligence or carelessness. You are claiming that your injuries and harms were caused by somebody’s negligence. Now, you are asking the jury to believe that what you are saying is true.