New York Car Accident and “Serious Injury” You are injured in a New York car accident that was caused by the fault of another. You are treating with a doctor, possibly undergoing physical therapy. You’re not sure what your rights are and you decide to consult with […]
Read more →What is a Meniscus Tear? Meniscus Tear A tear of the meniscus may be caused by several factors, commonly from a twisting of the knee or from degenerative changes. People can sustain meniscus tears in accidents such as car crashes, trip and falls, slip and falls, […]
Read more →Frivolous Lawsuits and Caps on Jury Verdicts “Frivolous lawsuits” and “caps on jury verdicts” are phrases that the insurance lobby likes to beat into psyche of the public. It is their drumbeat. They promise that if we only would adopt more and more measures to get rid […]
Read more →Gallbladder Surgery What is the surgeons duty of care during a gallbladder surgery? Understanding Gallstones he gallbladder (or cholecyst or gall bladder) is a pear-shaped organ located in the right upper abdomen below the liver. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder until needed by the […]
Read more →Legal Requirements of Medical Malpractice What are the legal requirements of medical malpractice? New York Medical Malpractice edical malpractice is the negligence of a doctor or surgeon. Negligence is the failure to use reasonable care under the circumstances, doing something that a reasonably prudent doctor or surgeon would not do […]
Read more →NY Insurance Law and the Gap in Treatment What is the “Gap in Treatment” rule under the NY Insurance Law? Serious Injury Law hen you are involved in a motor vehicle accident in the State of New York, you are entitled to no-fault benefits that will cover […]
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