Is there a Time Limit for Cross Examining a Witness
In a medical malpractice lawsuit, the judge asks the lawyer to begin his cross-examination of a witness. When the lawyer stands up to cross-examine a witness, does he have a time limit? Does the judge give a time limit to the lawyer, as to how long he has for questioning the witness?
Overcharging for Medical Records
A fire department surgeon is fined $10,000 for charging a patient $66 extra to provide his medical records. The patient was an 89-year-old man, who had requested his medical records from the surgeon. In the state of New York, any person can request copies of his or her medical records.
Sepsis and a Wrongful Death Case
Patient Dies Due to Sepsis
Should You Name the Doctor or Medical Group in a Medical Malpractice Case
You think that your doctor has done something wrong to cause you significant harm and injury, and now you are contemplating in pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit against him in New York. However, it is important for you to know if your doctor is an independent contractor, or an employee, this makes a distinct difference.
What are Pharmacy Errors
Pharmacy errors arise typically when patients go to pick up their medication, and they start taking the medication without looking at the particular pill or reading the inserts that accompany the particular medications. If it is the wrong medication then the patient will get sick or have some sort of negative side effect that could lead to dire implications.
Spinal cord injuries during childbirth
New York couples who are expecting the birth of a child may be interested in learning about one serious type of birth injury that can result in serious complications for a newborn infant. Depending on the actions of the medical staff during abnormal deliveries, these injuries may be preventable.
Who Gets the Money in a Wrongful Death Case in New York?
Many of those who come to wrongful death attorneys in the state of New York have significant questions about who gets the money in a wrongful death case. Many times, these questions require fairly complex answers where local attorneys will look at the full context of a particular case to figure out where settlement money […]
Laryngeal nerve birth injuries in New York
The laryngeal nerves control various functions of the larynx, or windpipe, such as breathing and swallowing. Occasionally, the position of an infant’s head while in the uterus or during birth can cause an injury to the nerves that may result in vocal cord paralysis. The trauma to the nerve usually occurs when the child’s head is turned and bent to one side at delivery and may adversely affect the child’s ability to breathe and swallow effectively.
Juror Forms an Instant Bond with a Lawyer during Jury Selection
In a personal injury case, during jury selection, the two lawyers are questioning potential jurors. The questioning process enables the lawyers to find out if the prospects can be fair, impartial, and are able to listen to the dispute of the case. The plaintiff’s side will be claiming that the doctor or hospital had violated […]
Should You Sign a Release Document to Receive Your Settlement Check
You have been involved in a significant car accident and you get in touch with the insurance company of the careless driver. The company wants to settle the case with you, but before that, they want you to sign a document called a release. Should you ever sign such a document, before you have spoken […]