Can an Expert Witness Appearing in a Medical Malpractice Case Charge a Contingency Fee
In a medical malpractice case in New York, can the medical expert who comes in to support your case ask for a contingency fee as a payment? A contingency fee would mean a percentage of the settlement or compensation awarded to you by the jury.
Can You Sue for Medical Malpractice without Knowing What Actually Went Wrong
You went into a hospital for what you believed was a simple procedure, but you came out with significant injuries, and you believe something was done wrong by the hospital or doctors. However, you do not have all the facts to understand really pertaining to what was done wrong. Can you file a medical malpractice lawsuit, when you do not have all the facts about what went wrong?
Doctors Blaming each Other makes it Easy for the Plaintiff to Prove Wrongdoing
Filing Lawsuit against Multiple Doctors
How does a Lawyer Evaluate a Potential Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
When you think you have been injured by the wrongdoings of a hospital or doctor you may want to file a medical malpractice case. A lawyer on the other hand will carefully evaluate several aspects of the case to see if you have a possibility of a valid lawsuit pending.
What happens if the Opinion of Your Expert Witness is not Popular
What happens if the defense objects and asks the judge not to allow your expert witness to testify because the expert’s opinions are not in accordance with the other doctors of their particular specialty?
Inspectors and Contractors Colluding? NYC Building Safety Issues
Anyone who is not deeply involved in construction in the New York City area may be surprised and alarmed to find out about widespread charges of corruption related to city development. In recent weeks, venues like Reuters have come out with reports on how multiple building inspectors and city officials have been colluding with construction […]
NY Response to Train Crash – More Traffic Safety
Weeks after the disastrous and tragic New York Metro North train crash in Valhalla, officials are still talking about instituting more safety measures on New York City Metro transit systems. A February 15 report in the New York Times shows Sen. Charles Schumer of New York and Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut discussing the use […]
The reasons, consequences for numerous medical tests
Physicians must find a balance between not investigating enough potential problems and going overboard when diagnosing a patient. An overwhelming majority of emergency room physicians who took part in a recent survey reported that they order tests that patients likely do not need in order to protect themselves against malpractice suits. This can lead to higher costs of medical treatment and worse patient care in New York and other states.
New York Construction Injuries and the N.Y. Workers’ Compensation Board
Construction workers injured in the state of New York should understand the processes that the state uses to assess these types of accidents and injuries. Workers’ compensation claims in the state of New York are handled through the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board, which is set up to help move these cases through state […]
Do You have to Turn Over Your Tax Returns in Your Personal Injury Case
Do you have to turn over your tax returns in a personal injury case such as accident case or medical malpractice case? What income and benefits have you lost because of your injuries? In a personal injury case, the key question to answer this particular question is, what type of damages or what type of […]