There are many reasons why a victim of medical malpractice may not be able to claim compensation or attain anything for his or her injuries.
How horrible would you feel if you realize that the time limit in which you have to submit a lawsuit, seeking compensation for the injuries you have suffered, has now expired? What do you do in such an instance?
Many people are reluctant to file a medical malpractice case, even when they feel their injuries are caused by the negligence or carelessness of their doctor(s). Here are some of the main reasons why you might not feel like suing your doctor.
Your Doctor might Lose His License
You feel you are the victim of medical negligence and you have suffered significant injuries due to that negligence. Here is the legal process of evaluating a possible medical malpractice case.
With a population of over 8 million people, New York City is among the biggest and most prominent cities in America. It is, in many ways, the “capital city” of the country in terms of economics and prominence on an international level. That being the case, a great deal of work and money goes into making New York City safe for residents and visitors. A Capital New York report shows that the city is investing in a new $250 million street safety program to improve public health and safety around New York City. Titled the “Vision Zero Safe Streets” program, this initiative will focus on
Lead paint exposure is an important issue for both renters and those who buy their own homes. These issues are especially important in urban areas where buildings may have high occupancy rates and/or may have been built decades or even centuries ago, and where lax construction or renovation standards may lead to certain kinds of safety hazards related to lead exposure.
Symptoms and Consequences
The consequences of lead exposure can be devastating, especially for children. These range from immediate consequences like seizures or coma, to slower-developing issues such as the disruption of developmental processes. Because of the extreme health hazards related to lead exposure, authorities
Approximately 200,000 deaths are due to preventable medical errors in New York and around the country every year. A 2010 study found that even if doctors or nurses witnessed mistakes by a medical provider, fewer than 10 percent spoke up. This may be a significant problem if hospitals are seeking to lower the risk to patients.
The dangers of younger drivers on the road are well-recognized by safety advocates and the federal agencies that review at traffic safety on U.S. roads. Groups like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have routinely shown that substantially high levels of accident fatalities and injuries are caused by younger, more inexperienced drivers. Different types of teen driving issues are often noted, including: Driver inexperience Driver distraction and teen cell phone use Peer pressure for risky behavior Reckless or hazardous driving due to hormonal influences Even insurance companies understand the risks posed by teen drivers, setting dramatically high insurance rates for drivers under a certain
What is Liability? To prove liability in a wrongful death case means to show to the jury who is responsible for the person’s untimely and unnatural death. Since the person is already deceased, it can be a challenging task to show what caused the premature death and that that death would not have occurred in the absence of such cause/s. How to Prove Liability? One of the key ways of proving liability in a wrongful death lawsuit is through an autopsy. An autopsy is an examination of a person who died, and is performed by a doctor known as a pathologist or a medical examiner.
