Monthly Archives: November 2024
Surgical Malpractice in New York City: What Victims of Surgeon Mistakes Need to Know about Surgical Errors and What They Can Do to Get Justice under New York Laws
Undergoing surgery is no easy task for most New York City surgery patients. Between the idea of “going under” and not being conscious during a serious medical procedure, the fear of what might happen if something goes wrong, and the anxiety of undergoing the care and treatment to heal from the surgery all make… Read More »
13 Injured in Bronx Bus Accident after New York City MTA Bus Crashes into Subway Station Pillar
There is no doubt that using New York City’s public transit system, including New York City buses, is a cost-effective, efficient, and convenient way for many New York City residents to navigate the city on their way to work, school, to run errands, or when they are just out for the day. Indeed, the… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Settlement Statistics – What Does Compensation to Medical Malpractice Victims Look Like in Other Cases?
When a New York City patient who was ill or injured is even further harmed by the negligence of their doctor or medical team, they may wonder what remedies in other similar medical malpractice victims have obtained under New York City laws. Indeed, when a person is injured by their doctor’s medical malpractice, they… Read More »
Limitations on Damages in New York City Medical Malpractice Cases – Is there a “Damages Cap”?
One thing that some New York City medical malpractice victims and survivors may not know about medical malpractice cases throughout the country is that in some states, state laws “cap” or limit the amount of money that a medical malpractice victim can receive in their case. These caps have been established under state laws… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Arbitration – What Does it Mean?
There is no doubt that when a medical malpractice victim in New York City seeks information about bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit after being injured by their doctor, they may be hit with a host of confusing and complex information. Indeed, the area of medical malpractice law in New York is a challenging space,… Read More »
I Think My Doctor Injured Me, But What Do I Do Next? How to Determine Whether Your Doctor is Liable for Your Injuries
When a person in New York City is injured by their doctor or treating medical team, they may wonder exactly if their doctor’s medical malpractice mistake caused their injuries, or if their body simply did not react to the treatment as was expected. Indeed, New York City patients are typically made aware of the… Read More »
The Case of Joan Rivers: How a Legendary Comedian’s Family Sought Justice for Her Death Due to a New York City Clinic’s Alleged Medical Malpractice
Although legendary New York City comedian Joan Rivers sadly passed away on September 4, 2014, her memory certainly lives on for many New York City residents. At 81 years old, Joan Rivers’ death shook the nation, but it also caused Rivers’ family members to question the circumstances surrounding her death, and the doctors who… Read More »
New York Giants Running Back Who Was Awarded $28.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Claimed Negligent Doctor Ended Football Career
In 2016, a Manhattan jury returned a verdict in favor of Michael Cox, a New York Giants running back, in a medical malpractice lawsuit against the estate of the doctor he claimed ended his career. The Giant’s player had been injured from a tackle during a game in 2014, and sought treatment for his… Read More »
