Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Lawsuits in New York
In the state of New York, patients who receive substandard care may be able to recover compensation by filing a medical malpractice claim. There are, however, strict deadlines for bringing these cases to court if a settlement cannot be reached. These deadlines are prescribed in the statutes of limitations. These time limits exist for several [...]
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injuries in New York
When individuals are injured as a result of another party’s negligence, they sometimes consider filing a personal injury lawsuit. A personal injury case is a civil action that exists to hold a negligent party responsible for injuries that happened as a result. Sometimes, people may hesitate to bring a lawsuit against another party for a [...]
What is Workers’ Compensation?
People go to work every day with the expectation that it will be similar to the day before. They plan to go through their usual routine and go home at the end of the day. Unfortunately, there is always a degree of risk at the workplace for an accident to happen. It is also possible [...]
Role of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Cases
Unlike other types of personal injury cases, such as car accident and dog bite claims, medical malpractice cases almost always involve a medical expert. Your attorney might bring in a specialist to assess the evidence, provide deposition, and perhaps testify at trial. An economic expert may also be retained to provide deposition and/or testimony regarding [...]
Who is Liable for a Dog Bite in New York?
Often times, people love their dogs so much that they are considered a member of the family. Through living in the same home and interacting every day, the animal can become a huge part of people’s lives. Part of being a dog owner is teaching them how to act on a regular basis and around [...]
Proving Negligence in a New York Personal Injury Case
A personal injury accident is when someone is injured or dies due to the negligence of another party. These accidents have the power to impact a person for the rest of their life. Because of this, those who are injured in accidents due to negligence can hold that party responsible for their behavior. They can [...]