Legal Definitions Related to New York Car Accident Claims
At Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP, our knowledgeable New York car accident lawyers have created this comprehensive compilation of legal definitions related to car accident claims. By familiarizing yourself with these terms, you will be better equipped to understand and deal with the complexities of car accident cases in New York. If you or […]
Legal Definitions Related to New York Truck Accident Claims
Knowledge of the basic legal terms and definitions related to commercial truck accident claims in New York can significantly empower individuals who are considering filing an injury claim. These terms clarify key aspects such as liability, negligence, duty of care, and proximate cause, providing clarity on the legal principles that govern accident cases involving commercial […]
Legal Definitions Related to Bus Accident Claims in New York
When you are pursuing a bus accident personal injury claim in New York City, you should have a fair idea of the legal terminology and definitions relevant to your case. Terms like “negligence,” which refers to the failure of the bus driver or company to exercise reasonable care, and “liability,” which determines who is legally […]
Legal and Safety Standards for NYC Construction Accident Claims
Construction sites in New York City are governed by specific legal and safety standards designed to protect workers and ensure compliance with regulations. Construction workers should know the key terms related to construction equipment, safety measures, and legal definitions in order to comprehend the complexities of construction-related injuries and claims in the event of a […]
Legal Definitions Related to NYC Personal Injury Claims
The process of filing a personal injury claim in New York can be somewhat difficult to follow, especially if you have never filed or have been involved in a personal injury claim before. Moreover, the legal terms associated with personal injury claims can be hard to understand for injury victims and their families.
Cerebral palsy and birth injuries: What victims need to know
Cerebral palsy is a disorder that can result from damage to the brain during the birthing process. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a branch of the National Institute of Health (NIH), defines cerebral palsy as a group of neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood and permanently affect body movement […]
Medical malpractice claims from bariatric surgery becoming more common
Bariatric surgeries like gastric bypass are complicated procedures. Unfortunately, a surgeon’s errors or malpractice makes the risk of serious complications or injury much higher. More than 100,000 bariatric surgeries are performed each year. The majority of bariatric patients will come through surgery just fine, experiencing only normal complications and adverse effects like pain, fatigue, nausea […]
Potentially fatal fungal infections plague hospitals around New York
Fungal infections are spreading through hospitals across New York at an alarming rate. A particularly nasty strain of fungal infection has been spreading across hospitals throughout New York and New Jersey, sickening patients and frustrating public health authorities. Infections of Candida Auris, a common fungus, first appeared in Japan back in 2009, and traveled to […]
What are the types of medication errors?
The medical community recognizes nine distinct classifications for errors involving medication and ranks them in order from least to most harmful to patients. At any given time, a person in New York might require a prescription or even over-the-counter medication. In some situations, more than one drug may be needed and may even include a […]
Compensation available for victims of retained surgical objects
Victims of retained surgical objects are generally eligible to recover compensation for their injuries in a medical malpractice lawsuit. A recent study from the American College of Surgeons highlighted the problem of retained surgical objects in hospitals across the nation. Also known as left-behind items, retained surgical objects occur when a surgical item is left […]
