Asking for a Sidebar in Court―What Private Conversations between the Judge and Attorneys actually Mean
Many a times during trial, the opposition may take objection to the prosecuting attorney’s line of questioning or presentation. The judge has only a few minutes to decide whether or not he wants to allow the objection or overrule it. Now, before the Judge gives his decision, the defense lawyer can ask to have a […]
A Surprise You will not Like: How Hospitals are Using Insurance Loopholes to Fleece Patients
In the past few years, there have been several changes in the medical industry. One of the most important changes has been the introduction of the rating system for hospitals which have high readmission rates. Insurers like Medicare have cut down on reimbursement amounts that they pay back to the hospitals. The result-hospitals have started to find a way to get around all the cost cutting. And out-of-network services are a poignant and fantastic way to get the patient to pay up and set up an alternate money channel.
Defining a Bill of Particulars and its Significance in a New York Medical Malpractice Suit
If you are planning to sue a medical practitioner in New York for medical malpractice, wrongful death, or injuries, you will have to understand what exactly a Bill of particulars is and its significance in the case.
Hospitals Make Patients Pay for Reimbursement Cuts
Last December, Peter Drier – a 37 year old from New York – went in for surgery to fix the herniated discs in his neck. A bank technology manager, Peter is well versed in rules and regulations and knows that big procedures like a neck surgery require an amplitude of paperwork. So, he happily signed the consent forms. Apart from this, he also looked at his insurance records and made sure all was in order so that when the bills started to come he would be able to take care of everything like clockwork.
Lessons from Joan Rivers’ Death – Detecting Medical Malpractice
Ever since actor Joan Rivers’ untimely death, rumors are rife about how her doctor went against her wishes to perform a biopsy that might have caused her death. Her daughter has already come out in public and voiced her doubts regarding the doctor’s actions. But it’s not going to be an easy task to prove malpractice especially when Joan herself is not available to tell the world what she had consented to and what had been done to her. So far, we have only been grasping at straws.
Medical Malpractice Caused by Recovery Room Errors
If you suspect that you have been adversely affected by medical malpractice you need to contact an experienced New York medical malpractice and personal injury lawyer who can help you determine the exact extent of the injury and damages. Some medical malpractice cases are caused in the recovery room after a surgery.
Surgery and the Risk of Medical Malpractice
There is much hype surrounding the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of famous comedian Joan Rivers. Joan Rivers was in a medically induced coma following the cardiac arrest she suffered during the fatal surgery, up until her death on the 4th of September. It will be some time before we know what really caused the much loved actress’ untimely death. But what we do know now is that when it comes to surgeries and medical procedures, you can never be too careful in selecting your doctors because even a small mistake can cost you heavily in the years to come.
How is cancer diagnosed?
As New York patients may know, cancer may be detected due to a patient’s symptoms or a physical exam. It may also be detected by screening tests done routinely before symptoms are expressed. Either way, cancer must be confirmed using specific tests.
Hospital rights for patients in New York
On the New York State Department of Health website, there is a section that deals with the rights a person has when he or she is a patient in a hospital in the state. Regulations and laws are in effect to make sure patients are given quality, safe care while hospitalized. Each person is different, and the law is designed to offer protection to all.
What is a Motion to Reargue in a Medical Malpractice Case
What is a Motion to Reargue