Proving Negligence Where it was Possible for a Driver to Stop
To claim compensation for damages and injuries due to a car accident in New York, you may need to file a lawsuit. The other driver who is the defendant will try to present to the court that he was not negligent, since it was not possible for him to stop to avoid the crash. Suppose […]
Disclosure of medical errors in New York
Residents of the state of New York have the right to expect competent and reasonable medical care from their doctors. However, it may sometimes happen that a mistake is made in the course of treatment. As most patients are not medically trained, it is common for them to be unaware of the error unless they are informed by their doctor or other medical practitioner. In response to this situation, a law has been passed specifically requiring all hospitals to report any errors.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
New York residents might want to learn more about what cerebral palsy is and what factors increase the likelihood of this neurological disorder. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, CP tends to occur during birth or in a child’s early years due to brain damage or abnormal brain development. Although the disorder does not worsen over time, it permanently impairs a child’s motor functions and muscle coordination.
Wrong site surgery medical errors
Though rare, the occurrence of wrong site surgery in New York is perhaps one of the most clear-cut forms of medical malpractice. When one of these ‘wrong site, wrong procedure, wrong patient errors” takes place, the medical mistake may indicate a failure in the underlying safety standards at the facility where it happened.
Understanding Objections when there is not any Foundation to the Question
If you suspect that you have been a victim of personal injury in New York, you need to understand the trial process better apart from consulting with a personal injury attorney. For instance, during a trial, the defense attorney can object to a question raised by your lawyer saying that a proper foundation has not been laid. […]
Knowing Relevant and Critical Legal Terms in Personal Injury Case is More than Helpful
Many of us do not really think about what goes on in court as we go about our daily lives. However, when we are affected by medical malpractice or suffer a personal injury and file for compensation, it becomes imperative to understand some basic legal terms. When you sustain a personal injury or are adversely […]
Understand When Leading Questions are Permitted and When they are Not
If you have suffered an adverse reaction as a result of medical malpractice or sustained a personal injury in New York, you are entitled to claim compensation. However, this is not a simple procedure because the doctor who committed the error, the person responsible for the personal injury, or their insurance company is likely to […]
Looking for a Personal Injury Lawyer. Seriously?
It is an inevitable meeting. When walking down the road, or while driving down the freeway, you will invariably come upon this sight. They are everywhere; those macho looking lawyers that stare down at you from huge posters and billboards and promise to win your case for you and bring home every single penny that […]
Speed Demon Cyclists Cause Havoc in Central Park; Two Deaths in Two Months
In a second incident of its kind a speed cyclist has caused another death in Central Park. East Harlem resident Jason Marshall, 31, an accomplished baritone saxophonist, has instead of bringing sweet music, brought agony and frustration to the family of 59 year old Jill Tarlov and her family. Marshall, an avid cyclist and owner […]
Are You Going to Win the ‘Money You Deserve’ for Personal Injury Lawsuit?
You must have seen advertisements for law firms in New York telling you how they would love to help you ‘get back the money you deserve’. Well, it is the duty of law firms to promote themselves in every way they can but as an educated and reasonable citizen, it is your duty to be […]