Can You File a Personal Injury Case if You are Injured in a Train Accident
Train Accident and their Causes Train accidents are usually quite devastating, many passengers are seriously injured, and a few even die. Most rail accidents occur due to derailment, or collision with another train, motor vehicle, or pedestrian at railroad crossings or on the tracks. Such accidents are often caused by human error, obstruction on tracks, […]
The Importance of Terrific Legal Representation in a Train Accident Case
You can claim compensation for the harms and losses you have suffered due to your injuries in a train accident. You can also file a wrongful death claim, if you are a dependent of a person who has died in a rail accident. However, in any type of personal injury lawsuit, it is important to […]
Existing Laws and the Recent Amtrak Crash
On May 12th, Amtrak train 188 derailed near Philadelphia while taking a curve on the railroad. The derailment caused eight deaths and around 200 people in the train were injured, with some of them still in a critical condition. According to investigations that were carried out, the train was travelling at over 100 mph just […]
Who will Seat Jurors during the Jury Selection Process
When the attorneys go to pick jurors in your personal injury case, who actually picks the jurors who are going to sit in the front six seats and who are going to be questioned? Process of Jury Selection Before a medical malpractice case, accident case, or even a wrongful death case starts, there is the […]
What is a Deposition in a Personal Injury Case
What is the Purpose of having a Deposition? A deposition is a pivotal part of any personal injury case, whether it is medical malpractice case, accident case, or even a wrongful death case. It is held far before the trial commences, and during this session, the defense attorney has the opportunity to question you, the […]
What is a Request for a Sidebar
In personal injury cases, whether it is a medical malpractice case, accident case, or even a wrongful death case, one of the attorneys might request the judge that they would like to have a sidebar. This usually happens when one of the attorneys is objecting to something. One of the attorneys will then ask the […]
Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit against a Municipal Hospital in New York
Notice of Claim
What happens when the Hospital Loses Your Medical Records
You are planning to submit a medical malpractice lawsuit for the injuries your baby has suffered due to improper obstetrical care during the time of your delivery. However, when you try to attain copies of your medical records, you are told by the hospital that they cannot locate the electronic fetal monitoring strips, for instance. Now if you go ahead with the lawsuit, what can happen to the hospital because they cannot locate your baby’s medical records?
Wrong Anesthetic as a Basis for a Medical Malpractice Case
Anesthesiologist Misses Reading the Surgical Testing Notes
Powdered Alcohol – An Unnecessary Risk
The news media is abuzz with talk of powdered alcohol products which may come on the market soon. So far, the product is getting mixed reviews, as some say use of it can lead to serious public health and safety situations. Still, powdered alcohol can be extremely dangerous and can lead to a variety of […]