A lawsuit against your nursing home can cause many problems. Your nursing home could suffer major financial damage and the harm to your reputation may never be undone. Being proactive when it comes to preventing potential lawsuits at your New York nursing home is...
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Reducing the risk of medical malpractice lawsuits
Medicine is a complicated profession accompanied by risks. Even the most competent and dedicated practitioner may be exposed to a malpractice lawsuit and some specialties have even more exposure to negligence actions. Relationships The first step in a medical...
How to handle the plaintiff’s expert witnesses in your case
When you’re defending yourself against medical malpractice allegations, you’ll need to be prepared to fight back on many fronts. As your case proceeds, you may come face to face with multiple experts presented by the plaintiff, which might leave you thinking that you...
Proper protocols at nursing homes can prevent legal woes
It is all too easy for a long-term care facility to be sued by a resident. These lawsuits can be financially damaging, and they can negatively impact your business’ reputation as well. Fortunately, there are ways you can proactively address problematic situations,...
Reduce the chance of injuries at your nursing home
New York residents working in nursing homes have a great deal of responsibility. People trust nursing home staff to take care of their loved ones when they can no longer take care of themselves. As a nursing home worker, you are held to a high standard of care when it...
What can you expect from medical malpractice litigation?
Medical professionals in New York who face malpractice claims are usually understandably nervous about what the future might hold. After all, any medical malpractice claim can turn into a serious challenge to the person’s career – and life. At the beginning of such a...
Four tips for defending against a medical malpractice claim
The threat posed by a medical malpractice claim is significant. It can damage your reputation, thereby directly impacting your ability to earn an income, and any potential judgments levied against you can leave you on uncertain financial footing. With so much on the...
How professionals can prevent nursing home neglect
People in New York nursing homes are there because they need to have care that their families are not be able to provide them. Putting a loved one in a nursing home is never an easy thing to do, but most of the time it is the right decision, and the person is well...
Updates From Phelan, Phelan & Danek, LLP
The 2022 New York Super Lawyers publication has been officially released. Congratulations John J. Phelan, III John J. Phelan, III has been selected for inclusion in this year’s New York Super Lawyers, for the 3rd consecutive year. His primary practice areas include...
Defending against nursing home abuse claims
It's normal for people to feel uncomfortable about the idea of putting their elderly loved ones into a nursing home. They know it's the best decision they can make under the circumstances, but still have doubts. They may feel guilty about not being able to provide the...