Does the Defense Give up When the First Medical Expert Thinks the Case is Indefensible
In a medical malpractice case, the defense hires a medical expert, and this expert gives a negative review, meaning there is liability and responsibility. Then in such a situation will the defense give up?
Can You Bring a Wrongful Death Case in New York without having an Autopsy Done
Suppose someone in your family is dead and you believe his death was because of someone else’s carelessness. It could be the doctor treating your family member was careless, or the other driver who caused the auto accident was careless.
What are Pharmacy Errors
Pharmacy errors arise typically when patients go to pick up their medication, and they start taking the medication without looking at the particular pill or reading the inserts that accompany the particular medications. If it is the wrong medication then the patient will get sick or have some sort of negative side effect that could lead to dire implications.
Should You Name the Doctor or Medical Group in a Medical Malpractice Case
You think that your doctor has done something wrong to cause you significant harm and injury, and now you are contemplating in pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit against him in New York. However, it is important for you to know if your doctor is an independent contractor, or an employee, this makes a distinct difference.
Sepsis and a Wrongful Death Case
Patient Dies Due to Sepsis
Overcharging for Medical Records
A fire department surgeon is fined $10,000 for charging a patient $66 extra to provide his medical records. The patient was an 89-year-old man, who had requested his medical records from the surgeon. In the state of New York, any person can request copies of his or her medical records.
Is there a Time Limit for Cross Examining a Witness
In a medical malpractice lawsuit, the judge asks the lawyer to begin his cross-examination of a witness. When the lawyer stands up to cross-examine a witness, does he have a time limit? Does the judge give a time limit to the lawyer, as to how long he has for questioning the witness?
Spinal cord injuries during childbirth
New York couples who are expecting the birth of a child may be interested in learning about one serious type of birth injury that can result in serious complications for a newborn infant. Depending on the actions of the medical staff during abnormal deliveries, these injuries may be preventable.
Who Gets the Money in a Wrongful Death Case in New York?
Many of those who come to wrongful death attorneys in the state of New York have significant questions about who gets the money in a wrongful death case. Many times, these questions require fairly complex answers where local attorneys will look at the full context of a particular case to figure out where settlement money […]
Laryngeal nerve birth injuries in New York
The laryngeal nerves control various functions of the larynx, or windpipe, such as breathing and swallowing. Occasionally, the position of an infant’s head while in the uterus or during birth can cause an injury to the nerves that may result in vocal cord paralysis. The trauma to the nerve usually occurs when the child’s head is turned and bent to one side at delivery and may adversely affect the child’s ability to breathe and swallow effectively.