What happens when the Attorney wants to go on Vacation when the Trial is about to Start
The judge tells the attorneys during the pretrial conference that the medical malpractice trial will start in two weeks, and one of the attorneys says he is going on vacation and requests the judge to delay the trial. Will the judge acknowledge and accept the fact that the attorney is going away on vacation, or will he make the attorney cancel his vacation.
Do You have to Pay Your Treating Doctor for his Testimony
When you file a medical malpractice case, your doctor may have to testify on your behalf. If this is the case and these arrangements have been made, do you have to pay him?
Misdiagnosis and medical malpractice claims
Medical malpractice in New York can have a serious impact on the lives of affected patients. Medical malpractice occurs when a patient experiences suffering as a direct result of a physician’s incompetent care. The most frequent medical malpractice cases often claim that the doctor was neglecting injuries and illnesses, prescribing incorrect medication, misdiagnosing patients or failing to tell patients certain risks and other treatments that may have prevented further harm.
Can a Judge Dismiss a Case after Hearing the Opening Remarks
You have filed a medical malpractice case in New York and your lawyer has just finished making his opening remarks at the beginning of trial. The judge after hearing the opening remarks says he is dismissing your case. Can the judge dismiss your case based on the opening remarks of you lawyer, even before the defense lawyer has had a chance to make his opening remarks?
Surgery Consent Form cannot be Used to Escape Liability
Is the mere fact that you sign a consent form so that the doctor can perform surgery to get you better be a tool for the doctor to escape any liability? Does it give the doctor the legal ability to commit medical malpractice or negligence during the course of surgery?
Electronic records could cause legal issues for New York doctors
Advancements in the process of documentation in the medical field aim to improve accuracy and provide a reliable reference for patients and professionals to optimize healthcare and minimize malpractice. If not maintained effectively, however, complications can arise. For example, electronic medical records provide such an opportunity for improvement, but education, skill and effort are required on the part of the healthcare provider for a successful final product.
Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims do not Recover Anything
There are many reasons why a victim of medical malpractice may not be able to claim compensation or attain anything for his or her injuries.
Can an attorney ask an expert witness to show his notes during trial?
Have You Brought Your Notes Along?
Do not Delay Filing a Medical Malpractice Case in New York
How horrible would you feel if you realize that the time limit in which you have to submit a lawsuit, seeking compensation for the injuries you have suffered, has now expired? What do you do in such an instance?
Reasons Why You Might not want to Sue Your Doctor (Part 1)
Many people are reluctant to file a medical malpractice case, even when they feel their injuries are caused by the negligence or carelessness of their doctor(s). Here are some of the main reasons why you might not feel like suing your doctor.