Hospital slip-and-fall accidents
A New Yorker who slips and falls in a hospital may end up suffering bruises, broken bones and other injuries. Hospital slip-and-fall accidents may fall under medical malpractice in certain cases, while in others, they may be able to proceed under a theory of premises liability.
Stilts: NY Law on Mobile Vertical Equipment
It’s not uncommon for New York courts to really get into the details of a scaffold case or other work injury case. Victims and their families should be aware that certain kinds of scaffolding injuries and other workplace injuries are protected under New York Labor Law 240, which is also sometimes known as the “Scaffold […]
Who Will Help Around the House?
If you haven’t said it yourself, you’ve probably heard people use the following phrase: “If there were just two of me, I could get everything done.” One of the biggest burdens on the modern household is juggling the work lives and careers of adult family members while handling the daily responsibilities for cooking and cleaning, […]
Lawsuit claims that labelling error caused unwanted pregnancies
Many women in New York rely on contraceptive pills to prevent unwanted pregnancies, but a strict schedule must be followed if the drugs are to be effective. The Alabama-based pharmaceutical company Qualitest recalled several of its birth control pills in 2012 after discovering that they had been labelled incorrectly, and the company is now facing litigation from 111 women who claim that the error led to unwanted pregnancies. The company is also being sued by two women who did not become pregnant.
Legally Bite the Dog Owner Back for their Negligence
A dog bite injury can leave a victim in a state of shock and serious pain. Such injuries are preceded by sudden unexpected attacks from the canine that leaves an indelible scar in the body and the mind of the victim. Such vicious attacks also affect the confidence and self-esteem of the victims and the […]
Having difficulties evaluating your pain and suffering in your personal injury claim?
At the point of filing an auto accident personal injury claim with your insurance company, you may be comfortable collecting documents pertaining to your car repairs or special damages such as personal injury medical bills, income loss certificates, therapy and rehabilitation expenses statements, police records, and witness testimonials. However, it may be difficult evaluating your […]
It is Better to Reach New York City Eye Injury Lawyers for Promising Legal Support
Several types of serious accidents, especially those involving road traffic, result in chronic eye injuries. Victims of such eye injuries from accidents suffer critical and life-changing consequences including complete blindness and permanent ocular damage. Losing eye sight to an unforeseen accident can take a huge toll on the mental and emotional health of the victim. […]
Medical Equipment Failure is an Unsuspecting Hazard to a Patient’s Life
Patients often don’t realize the magnitude of technology that is used in a hospital, starting from basic blood pressure monitors to life-support systems. The patient is exposed to various medical devices during his treatment in a hospital, such as IV pumps, blood sugar monitors, heart monitors, anesthesia machines, defibrillators, and several others.
Paraplegia and Quadriplegia are Paralytic Injuries that could Result from Medical Malpractice
Paraplegia and Quadriplegia
Prescription Drug Malpractice Infers Failure of Healthcare Provider to Extend Competent Care
Medical malpractice in hospitals and healthcare facilities happens more frequently than you might imagine. A malpractice may occur in the form of failure to diagnose a specific condition, delay in diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and failure to provide appropriate medical attention, improper administration of drugs, equipment failure, and several other ways.