What is Erbs Palsy and its Relevance in a Medical Malpractice Case
What is Erbs Palsy?
Why would the defense agree that the plaintiff’s witness is an expert?
You have sustained significant injuries because of carelessness of a doctor or hospital staff, and you have submitted a medical malpractice lawsuit to claim damages and compensation correlating with your suffering and financial distress. Your case has gone all the way to trial, and now when you are about to put your expert witness on the stand in support of your claim, the defense jumps up and agrees that this witness is an expert. Why does the defense do this, and what should your lawyer do in this instance?
Will the Judge Speak to the Victim during any Settlement Discussions
During a pretrial settlement conference, what is the likelihood that you will be able to speak to the judge who is supervising these settlement discussions?
Your Expert Witness should be Practicing the same Specialty as the Doctor You are Suing
If your medical malpractice case involves a surgical error, is it ok to bring in a pediatrician to testify as your medical expert witness? The answer is no, this is not the route you want to take.
Ice Buildup Affects Trains
Given the amount of snow and ice that has hit New York in the last few months, it’s no wonder city transit leaders are likely breathing a sigh of relief now that the worst is likely behind them. Such weather can have a serious impact on various types of transportation systems, as well as on […]
NYC Painters: Safety on the Job
In New York City and elsewhere, professional painters need to look out for all sorts of occupational hazards that can impact their health on the job. In urban areas like the five boroughs, there are additional risks and issues with taking on a residential or commercial painting contract. This isn’t to say that painting, like […]
Can a Lawyer Subpoena Your Medical Records
Can an attorney subpoena your medical records during the course of your personal injury lawsuit? The answer is no. During the course of your lawsuit, whether it is a medical malpractice, car accident, or even a wrongful death case, lawyers cannot use subpoena powers during the course of your litigation in order to acquire your […]
What does a Runner have to do with Personal Injury Cases
Who is a Runner? When we talk about a runner in personal injury cases, we are not talking about marathons and jogging. A runner is someone who facilitates signing up new personal injury cases, and this type of work or behavior is illegal in the State of New York. These runners, actually go to hospitals, […]
What happens if the Judge Gives the Wrong Legal Instructions to the Jury
If the judge gives the wrong legal instructions to the jury at the end of your personal injury case, would it make a difference? The answer is yes, it would make a significant difference. The Wrong Legal Instructions can Lead to the Wrong Conclusion of the Jury Here is a typical scenario. You go to […]
The Role of Excess Insurance Coverage in Personal Injury Cases
What is Excess Insurance Coverage? Concerning a car insurance policy, an excess policy means you have an insurance policy that is over and above your basic policy. Now, if you are doctor and have $1.3 million as insurance coverage, most of the time you are also going to have an excess insurance policy, which means […]