Ways orthopedic surgeons can avoid lawsuits
There are many risks associated with orthopedic surgeries. A recent study has noted that nearly 50 percent of malpractice lawsuits filed by orthopedic patients were based on allegations of improper surgical performance, while 16 percent were due to allegations that the patient was improperly cared for during or after the surgery. Orthopedists in New York and throughout the country may benefit from some findings on how those risks could be reduced.
New York’s Worker’s Comp Process
Some people tend to think of complex legal processes in the simplest terms. For instance, take a workplace injury. A lot of those who may be hurt on the job might start out thinking that they don’t need an attorney because the process will be fairly straightforward. Some believe that you simply report the injury, […]
NY Labor Law 240: For Lack of a Harness
New York Labor Law 240 provides various protections for construction workers and others doing tough physical work within the state. One element of this legislation regards workers who work up in the air or on scaffolds or ladders while building or repairing buildings. However, despite the apparent simplicity of this language, other elements of the […]
Widow sues 2 New York hospitals for husband dying twice
A widow filed a medical malpractice suit against two hospitals in Buffalo after one emergency room doctor pronounced her husband dead when he was still alive. She says that her husband might still be alive had the medical team paid attention to her.
10 Most Dangerous Jobs
Construction workers often land on ‘top ten’ lists of most dangerous jobs across the country. That’s one reason why the state of New York has specific labor laws to protect these workers. In looking at workplace safety and the real risks that workers face on the job, media venues will sometimes look at statistical lists […]
Safety in Construction and Public/Private Partnerships
A construction project is often a detailed collaboration between numerous parties. That’s part of what makes construction law so complex. A report, “21st Century Construction/20th Century Construction Law” from the New York City Bar Association’s Construction Law Committee discusses some aspects of modern New York law concerning these elaborate arrangements. To begin, the paper goes […]
What Defines a “Structure?” Wordiness in Construction Claims
The law is often a wordy business and construction law is no exception. One interesting provision of New York labor Law illustrates this well. It’s the part of the statute that addresses special workplace protections for those who are erecting or maintaining a structure under New York Labor Law 240. The protections given by this […]
Premises Liability – Duty of Care and Scope of Invitation
Duty of Care When a person is injured on third party’s property, he or she may file a claim for damages. Premises liability defines the obligation the owner of a property has toward those who visit and use the property. Known as duty of care, the property owner needs to maintain the property in such […]
How to Strengthen Your Personal Injury Claim Immediately after a Bicycle Accident
When a bicycle is involved in a collision with an automobile, the damages are serious and sometimes fatal. More New Yorkers ride on bicycles to avoid traffic congestion and bumper to bumper traffic. More than 10% of New Yorkers ride on bicycles. Even though various governmental and non-profits keep sensitizing motorists and road users regarding […]
A Trip and Fall Accident – What every Victim must Know
A trip and fall occurs when your foot encounters an object on the ground quiet suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a fall to the ground. This is similar to slip and fall cases that produce nearly the same result and are considered ‘premises liability’ cases. In fact property owners are generally accountable for the injuries […]