Is there Ideal Time to Begin Settlement Discussions
Robert Wolff
May 18, 2015
Course of Trial is a Rollercoaster Ride Let us say, you have filed an accident case or medical malpractice case, or even a wrongful death
Course of Trial is a Rollercoaster Ride Let us say, you have filed an accident case or medical malpractice case, or even a wrongful death
You have filed a medical malpractice case in New York and your lawyer has just finished making his opening remarks at the beginning of trial. The judge after hearing the opening remarks says he is dismissing your case. Can the judge dismiss your case based on the opening remarks of you lawyer, even before the defense lawyer has had a chance to make his opening remarks?
Is the mere fact that you sign a consent form so that the doctor can perform surgery to get you better be a tool for the doctor to escape any liability? Does it give the doctor the legal ability to commit medical malpractice or negligence during the course of surgery?
What is Medical Malpractice?
You are in a New York hospital recuperating and you feel the doctor who treated you has caused you significant harm. If this doctor now comes and apologizes to you, then does that wash his hands of any legal obligations that could involve compensation for you, for the injuries and losses you have suffered?
Dangerous multi-vehicle crashes can cause enormous amounts of damage, as well as loss of life. They might also be quite difficult to resolve from a
An Amtrak train travelling on the Washington-Boston corridor derailed as it took a curve at over twice the permitted speed limit. All seven coaches of
Authorities have said that at least seven people have died and more than 200 of the 243 people travelling in it have been injured. The
Because commercial airplanes are such large and complicated pieces of machinery, any deviation from normal operations can be dangerous. Aviation experts often look at various
Advancements in the process of documentation in the medical field aim to improve accuracy and provide a reliable reference for patients and professionals to optimize healthcare and minimize malpractice. If not maintained effectively, however, complications can arise. For example, electronic medical records provide such an opportunity for improvement, but education, skill and effort are required on the part of the healthcare provider for a successful final product.
