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Dangers associated with electronic fetal monitoring

One of the most common medical practices used during childbirth, electronic fetal monitoring, may actually pose risks to both mothers and their babies. Health care professionals in New York and around the country may view EFM as a method of avoiding serious risks and complications during labor and delivery. Additionally, records of monitoring are often used to avert medical malpractice possibilities.

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Our Personal Injury Lawyers can Defend Your Best Interests

Personal injury laws are complicated. Personal injury lawyers of RMFW Law have the expertise and experience to litigate any kind of personal injury claims. Personal injury law also known as tort law helps an injured person to go to a civil court and earn some compensation for all the losses arising from an accident. The objective of the personal injury law is to financially compensate an injured person after he or she has suffered harm due to the negligence or deliberate act of another person. Our personal injury lawyers of Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff can legally represent you and win the compensation you richly

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How our Personal Injury Lawyers can Help You in Auto Accident Lawsuits

Our personal injury lawyers can legally represent you and secure for you the best compensation package in an auto accident lawsuit, in New York. Personal Injury Protection Insurance also known as PIP is an extension of the automobile insurance that covers medical expenses in case of an accident. It is mandatory to have PIP insurance coverage in the state of New York. Personal Injury Protection Insurance pays for medical expenses, loss of wages and funeral expenses, during and after accidents. It can also be used to cover emotional distress, pain & suffering, and trauma due to a mental injury. PIP is a no-fault insurance coverage.

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Personal Injury Protection Insurance – What You need to Know

Personal Injury Protection Insurance also known as PIP is an insurance coverage that is added to the auto policy. It is an extension of the auto insurance that covers medical expenses in case of an accident. PIP insurance is not mandatory in all states of the US. Coverage options may vary depending on the state in which an individual resides. Is it optional or mandatory? Thirteen states in the US mandate personal injury protection insurance coverage and the individual has to find out how the insurance covers an eventuality in case of an accident in his or her state. The states in which PIP insurance

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Personal Injury Cases – Contributory and Comparative Negligence

What is negligence? Negligence causes personal injury. There must be negligence in order for the defendant to pay for the injuries. And when such negligence is established, it legally binds the person at fault or negligent, to pay compensation to the victim, for all injuries and losses arising from that accident. A personal injury lawsuit can fetch a huge award as compensation benefiting the victim which is you or someone you know. Establishing negligence is of paramount importance in a personal injury lawsuit. The following elements of negligence need to be established: The defendant owes a duty toward the plaintiff The defendant breaches the aforesaid

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A Witness’s Guide to a Deposition or Pre-Trial Testimony

What is a Deposition? A deposition or pre-trial testimony, also known as an examination before a trial or pre-trial discovery is a procedure necessitated by federal law, to collect an oral or written statement of a witness under oath. A deposition takes place outside the courtroom, in the absence of a judge, and at an attorney’s office. The deposition is considered to be the most valuable tool in an attorney’s armory. A witness or a deponent or a testifier is one who sees an event and provides evidence orally or in writing. This deposition could be a voluntary effort from the witness or it could

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How to Notify Parties in a Personal Injury Case in New York

If you are preparing to file a personal injury claim, you have work to do even before you start gathering evidence. A critical task is to notify the parties involved in the incident that you will soon file a personal injury lawsuit. At this point, it is worth clarifying that at this point you may not know who is the guilty party. Here’s what you should do to notify parties in a personal injury case in New York: Figure out who to notify. Different groups of people may be involved in a case of negligence. For instance, in a case of nursing home abuse, the

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Can I Sue the Government in a Personal Injury Case in New York?

Carelessness, even if it is unintentional and momentary, is human. Anyone can be careless, even for a split second, and harm someone else. Fortunately, the laws of the United States make it possible for you to sue a government agency or government personnel for negligence. However, before you sue the government in a personal injury case in New York, you should know about the Federal Tort Claims Act. About the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) The FTCA allows you to file a negligence lawsuit against a federal government employee subject to certain conditions. For instance, only a federal employee can be charged for negligence under

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Calculating Pain and Suffering Damages in a Personal Injury Case in NY

If you intend to file a personal injury case, be prepared to wrap your wits around the legal jargon that comes with the paperwork. β€œPain and suffering” is one phrase that will come up occasionally. In a nutshell, it is the loss or the damages you have suffered due to an incident or accident and for no fault of yours. But you have to know what constitutes pain and suffering damages in a personal injury case in New York. This knowledge will help you calculate the amount you can claim as compensation. The following are the different types of pain and suffering damages that you

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Renovating the George Washington for Bikes

Handling the congested traffic found on New York City streets also means maintaining specific types of infrastructure, such as bridges that enable access to New York City metro area locations. One good example is the George Washington Bridge, which serves travelers going from New York City to New Jersey and vice versa. This bridge, operated by the Port Authority, is a sort of microcosm of how city planners need to handle multiple types of traffic issues — not only for the success of the local economy and the convenience of residents, but also with an eye toward public health and safety. City planners have announced

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