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What to Include in the Documents Dossier for Your Medical Malpractice Attorney

Gary Silverstein July 29, 2015

If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, you might want to discuss the incident with a qualified attorney who can put together a convincing case and improve your chances of obtaining the compensation you deserve. But before you head to the attorney’s office, here’s a list of documents that you should ideally carry to help him judge the merit of your case and provide sound advice:

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Do I have a Valid Medical Malpractice Case?

Gary Silverstein July 29, 2015

If you think that you or a loved one has been the victim of negligence by a physician, you may claim compensation for your losses and suffering by filing a medical malpractice case. By nature, a medical malpractice case is complicated and time-consuming.

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Safety in the “Sharing Economy”

Robert Wolff July 27, 2015

By now, most people have heard about Uber and other ride-sharing services that consumers are using throughout New York and many other states in the U.S. The services are quickly emerging to challenge classic taxicab systems and provide urban dwellers and others with options for getting from one place to another — but they also come with their own set of risks and problems that are on the radar of public officials. A recent news story discusses some of these concerns which are coming to the forefront of the debate over how the “sharing economy” and ride-sharing services work. “American cities are enticed by the

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No Flares? How Insufficient Lighting Leads to Accidents

Gary Silverstein July 24, 2015

It might seem like a casual detail, but safety lighting is critically important in many accident cases and even more important in motorcycle accidents. At the beginning of dusk, as daylight starts to fall away, such conditions can cause dangerously low-lit sections of roads. The issue compounds as twilight unfolds, which is why at some point, law enforcement officers who see vehicles without headlights on will often stop the vehicles and cite the drivers. The danger is even worse after dark where without proper lighting, serious accidents can result. As difficult as it can be to see motor vehicles at night, without proper lighting, it’s

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Is Trash Dangerous? Another Reason to go “Zero Waste” in NYC

Gary Silverstein July 22, 2015

It’s a well-established idea that most people don’t think about where their trash goes once they’ve disposed of it, and individuals without connections to the waste industry usually will not spend a lot of time contemplating the intricate relationships between humans, retail and commercial systems, and the physical waste created in urban areas. We do not have a famous New York City garbage museum where people can go to look at the history of garbage. However, a very insightful piece recently posted on CityLimits.org entitled, “Landfill Legacies of New York City” looks at what has happened to large areas of the city since the original

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Medical conditions that doctors often misdiagnose

Robert Wolff July 22, 2015

New York residents are probably aware that serious medical conditions are sometimes difficult for doctors to identify. Symptoms of a common and minor ailment may really be caused by a far more serious condition, and sometimes even lab tests are unable to determine what the real problem is. A misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary tests and unneeded medication while the true cause of a patient’s suffering remains untreated and unknown.

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Handling Hazardous Materials in NYC

Robert Wolff July 20, 2015

When most of us think of handling hazardous materials, we think of strange looking vehicles with bio-hazard symbols and people in hazmat suits dealing with some sort of green mixture of unidentified chemicals. But in places like New York City, there are all types of hazardous materials that may not be readily recognizable by the average person. Some of these items are just oils and fuel materials that have a great deal of toxicity, while others are products used routinely in manufacturing that produce dangerous “off-gases.” A new report in the digital publication CityLimits.org showed that over 7000 city inspections of commercial and industrial locations

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What Damages can I Claim in a Medical Malpractice Case?

Gary Silverstein July 20, 2015

If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, you know how life turns upside down after the incident. The repercussions are wide-ranging. Your health is affected adversely. The quality of your life decreases. You are emotionally upset. Even your work life can suffer.

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What is Informed Consent in a Medical Malpractice Case?

Gary Silverstein July 20, 2015

If you (God forbid!) have to file a medical malpractice case, you will have to make your way through a maze of legal jargon. “Informed consent” is one phrase that will crop up occasionally. Know what it means to figure out if you have a medical malpractice case at all. This will save you many trips to the attorney’s office.

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What is "Standard of Care" in the Medical Malpractice Arena

Gary Silverstein July 20, 2015

Medical malpractice cases rest on the premise of “standard of care.” If you have been a victim of an incident of medical malpractice, you will have to prove that a medical professional treating you has breached the norms of standard of care to prove the validity of your case and claim damages. You should know the meaning of the phrase, its implications, the instances when standard of care is deemed to have been breached, and the exceptions to the norm.

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