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How Medical Malpractice Put Singer’s Career in Jeopardy

Gary Silverstein April 8, 2021

Medical malpractice is not a rare occurrence, especially in the state of New York, which has the highest medical malpractice lawsuit per capita in the country. Singer Marty Balin from Jefferson Airplane fell prey to one such malpractice in NYC in 2016. Balin, famous for being the co-founder lead singer of the band Jefferson Airplane, had a horrific experience at a Manhattan Hospital when the doctors’ negligence resulted in the loss of half his tongue, an amputated thumb, and a paralyzed vocal cord.

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Woman Awarded $56 Million After Spinal Surgery Left Her Quadriplegic

Robert Wolff April 7, 2021

The New York City Supreme Court awarded Pomona resident Patricia Jones and her husband $55.9 million in damages after spinal surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern allegedly left Jones a quadriplegic. The medical malpractice lawsuit alleged that surgeons George Alexander Jones and Daniel Spitzer committed medical malpractice that resulted in Jones’ botched spinal surgery. The plaintiffs held the surgeons responsible for a series of medical failures that caused Jones a lifetime of despair and handicap. 

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Dental Patient Awarded $9.8 Million for a Botched Tooth Extraction

Robert Wolff April 1, 2021

In 2012, the New York Supreme Court ordered an NYC dentist to pay his former patient Harold Hagins $9.8 million for a wisdom tooth extraction gone wrong. While dentist William Moody’s temper had brought him Internet fame, the verdict brought him another round of fame to claim – again for the wrong reasons.

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Doctors’ Negligence Leaves Newborn Baby Motherless

Gary Silverstein March 30, 2021

While they might be some of the smartest people globally, doctors are still only human, and humans are bound to make mistakes. But, these errors can sometimes be fatal and account for medical malpractice. Such was the case for 28-year-old Athena Natal. During childbirth in 2013, a large part of her placenta was left behind in the uterus, leading to her painful death a few days after bringing a beautiful baby girl into the world.

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NYC Woman Files $10 Million Lawsuit for a Botched Dental Procedure

Gary Silverstein March 27, 2021

Boja Kragulj, a clarinetist from New York, has claimed that Manhattan dentist Martha Cortes performed a botched dental procedure on her that resulted in irreversible bone loss. The clarinetist has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the dentist in the Manhattan Supreme Court. Kragulj, who has previously performed in Philadelphia and New York, claimed in her $10 million lawsuit that she now faces premature aging due to the botched procedure.

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Broken Jaw and $14k Bill After a Routine Biopsy

Gary Silverstein March 23, 2021

Lorraine Evans, now 85, woke up in the hospital after a routine biopsy procedure to find that her jaw had been broken during the procedure, and she had been handed a $14,000 medical bill. Unaware of the extent of the damage initially, she went to see another doctor for the pain and discovered how badly she had been dealt with at her previous hospital. She filed a medical malpractice lawsuit at Bronx Supreme Court in 2015 against the hospital responsible for the incident.

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Seat Belt Failures Cause Personal Injury in New York

Do Seat Belt Failures Cause Personal Injury in New York?

Robert Wolff March 19, 2021

Seat belts are a major safety factor that can prevent injuries in an accident. According to data from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of critical injury by 50 percent. In the more severe accidents, failing to use a seat belt can often be the difference between life and death. However, there may be instances where seat belts may not function as intended and sometimes, they may even be the cause of injury to car occupants.

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Does Helmet Use Affect My NYC Motorcycle Accident Claim

Does Helmet Use Affect My NYC Motorcycle Accident Claim?

Gary Silverstein March 17, 2021

Under the laws of New York, all persons who ride a motorcycle must wear helmets that meet the federal requirement for motor vehicle safety. Data from years of study of motorcycle accidents show that head injury is one of the most common causes of serious injury and even death in motorcycle accidents in NYC. Wearing the right helmet can help prevent serious and fatal head injuries. Although over the years, compliance with the helmet law has improved considerably, there are still persons who continue to operate their motorcycle without wearing a helmet. 

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Can a Traumatic Brain Injury Cause Autoimmune Disease

Can a Traumatic Brain Injury Cause Autoimmune Disease?

Robert Wolff March 16, 2021

Traumatic brain injury is quite common in major accidents that involve a strong blow to the victim’s head. This type of an injury is often the cause of permanent disability. Data from the New York State Department of Health shows that every year, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is responsible for the death of more than 2000 persons living in the state.

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Who is Liable For Your Rollover Accident in New York

Who is Liable For Your Rollover Accident in New York?

Robert Wolff March 12, 2021

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of lightweight trucks, vans, and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) on the roads in the United States. Although they have been growing more popular, it is vital to remember that such vehicles with a higher center of gravity are more likely to be involved in rollover accidents.

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