Common Causes of Car Accidents During the Holidays
As the weather gets colder, the conditions on the road change and the holidays bring a significant influx of drivers to areas unaccustomed to severe traffic congestion. On top of ...
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury? Causes, Symptoms, & Claims
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are temporary or permanent physical damage to the brain brought on by a severe jolt or shake, or projectile penetration of the skull and brain. ...
Common Causes of Anesthesia Errors
Anesthesia is critical in preventing patients from feeling pain during various medical procedures. The pain relief benefits of anesthesia are phenomenal, but there are certain, often serious, risks in administering ...
Are Punitive Damages Available in Medical Malpractice Cases?
If you have been injured or suffered harm due to negligence on the part of your treating healthcare professionals, hospital, or other medical facilities, you may wish to bring a ...
When Are Punitive Damages Recoverable?
Damages are awarded to a victim who has suffered due to the negligent action or inaction of another. In civil litigation, compensatory damages are awarded in an attempt to make ...
The Importance of Your Expert in a New York Medical Malpractice Case
Medical negligence and medical errors result in thousands of injuries each year in the United States. We trust doctors, nurses, and healthcare facilities to provide services that meet or exceed ...
Proving Causation in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
People make mistakes occasionally. However, when doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals make mistakes, the results can be life-altering and potentially deadly. Medical malpractice laws protect patients in the event ...
What Do I Need to Know About Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
It can be difficult to believe that a physician, hospital, or other health care provider that you trusted caused you harm. Sadly, medical errors and negligence are more common than ...
Bed Sores
Bed sores are the result of continuous pressure against the skin in patients with limited mobility to the point where they are unable to move in their beds or chairs. ...
Lavern’s Law
On January 31, 2018, the State of New York enacted Lavern’s Law. The law was a milestone in the advancement of patients’ rights in regards to their ability to bring ...