Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Appeals Court Overturns Lower Court’s Finding of No Medical Malpractice Liability in Case Against Staten Island, New York City Doctor
A New York appellate court overturned a 2019 New York State Supreme Court ruling that a doctor was not liable for his patient’s death in a medical malpractice lawsuit, after the patient took his own life. According to local news reports, the underlying case was initially filed in 2018, after 48-year-old Richard Shouldis committed… Read More »
Were You Noted for a Deposition in Your Lawsuit Against a Negligent New York City Doctor? Here’s What You Need to Know about Oral Examinations in New York City Medical Malpractice Cases
Most New York City medical malpractice victims and residents have likely heard of the legal term “deposition”. Indeed, most of us have probably seen an example of a deposition played out on the big screen or on our television at home, even if we have not personally experienced one ourselves. Indeed, a deposition is… Read More »
1996 Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Award Still Relevant in Light of Medical Malpractice Birth Injury Risks in 2024
The results of a 1996 trial in which a New York City jury in Manhattan awarded significant compensation to the victim of doctor medical malpractice resulting in birth injury are still relevant to this day, as birth injury medical malpractice continues to plague mothers and their babies in New York City. According to the… Read More »
Verdict in Favor of New York City Defendant Orthopedic Surgeon and Hospital Reveals Facts that May Impact New York City Medical Malpractice Claims
According to local news reports, New York City medical malpractice victim M. Rowland trusted her doctor, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tischler, and the hospital where he practiced medicine and where she received treatment, New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Rowland was a patient of Dr. Tischler for her history of multiple hip surgeries, multiple infections… Read More »
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 »
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 »
