Doctor must pay after caught mocking patient on tape
Everyone has had bad customer service before, but there are some instances where being rude to a client can be costly. New York residents might have heard of the medical procedure in Virginia that started with a colonoscopy and ended with a $500,000 payout for a patient.
Can You Take a Bathroom Break during the Trial
During the course of a personal injury trial, which can be medical malpractice case, accident case, or even a wrongful death case, what happens if a juror wants to use the bathroom? If the juror needs to go to the bathroom in the middle of the trial proceedings, can he raise his hand and ask […]
Can the Defendant’s Surveillance Video Help You with Your Personal Injury Case
Caught on Camera In many personal injury cases, the defense attorney will hire a private investigator to try to catch you on video, doing something you claimed that you could not do. If they are able to get you on video doing certain things and want to present that as evidence, they are then obligated […]
Does the Doctor have to Answer Questions Based on Assumed Facts
Should the Doctor Answer Questions that are Based on Assumed Facts
Failure to Diagnose Cancer at the Outset
Can a person file a medical malpractice case against his or her doctor, if the doctor was unable to diagnose the cancer earlier, and the patient had to undergo chemotherapy because of this delay in the diagnosis?
What happens if Your Doctor Refuses to Testify
In your medical malpractice case in New York, what happens if your doctor refuses to come into court and testify as an expert on your behalf?
What happens if Your Medical Expert cannot Make it to Your Trial
Your personal injury case is scheduled for trial. However, what happens if your medical expert, who is supposed to come in and support your claim, is unavailable at the time your case is scheduled. What can you do in this situation?
Patients can help avoid hospital errors
Hospitals in New York and across the country are being pushed to reduce medical errors. Although the hospital is responsible for the safety of its patients, there are steps that people can take before or during a hospitalization to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of a mistake.
When “Look Both Ways” Isn’t Enough
You’ve probably heard it since you were a kid — “Look both ways before you cross the street!” And if you’re a parent, you know it’s true: a kid who takes heed to the advice and warnings given will avoid traffic, while a more headstrong, impetuous youngster might feel like he or she needs to […]
Some Fundamental Reasons Why Nothing is happening in Your Personal Injury Case
You have thought of filing a personal injury case to seek compensation for the losses and harms you have suffered. However, the legal process can take time, and there will be instances when you feel that nothing is going on in your personal injury case. There can be certain reasons for this, and they are […]