It can feel like your back is against the wall when you’re accused of medical malpractice. And if you don’t mount an appropriately thorough and aggressive medical malpractice defense, then you could end up facing a judgment that’s costly to your financial well-being...
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Defending against claims of nursing home neglect
Nursing homes in New York generally try to ensure that residents are happy and well cared for. However, when an elderly person is injured or harmed while in the care of nursing home staff, the person and their family members may immediately blame the nursing home for...
Protect your business from claims by understanding elder abuse
These days, anyone can file a lawsuit, almost for any perceived reason it seems. And, when an entity is viewed as a deep pocket defendant, sometimes plaintiffs will file lawsuits in such a manner that it seems like they are going through the “throw it all against the...
Defending against misdiagnosis claims
When things go wrong, it may be natural for us to look for someone to blame. And when things go seriously wrong, we may want to take action against the person we think is at fault. So, it's understandable that, when a patient finds out that their condition was...
Defending an RN license in New York
Registered nurses work very hard to obtain their licenses in New York. If a nurse is threatened with revocation of their RN license, the consequences can be disastrous. Anyone who has reason to believe that their license to practice is or may be under investigation...
An industry is growing around medical malpractice lawsuits
Many New Yorkers may be aware that when a patient sues their medical provider for malpractice, their attorney will take a substantial cut of any settlement or judgment the patient receives. This arrangement, called a contingency fee, has been around for a long time....
How can I reduce the risk of a medical malpractice lawsuit?
Unfortunately, the risk of a malpractice lawsuit at some point in a medical career is high. To make matters even more frustrating, the rate of mega malpractice lawsuits is on the rise. Earlier this year, a New York jury ordered a hospital system to pay more than $100...
What are the reasons doctors have suits filed against them?
Doctors in New York can have a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against them for many reasons. Any medical procedure has some degree of risk. After a bad outcome, patients and their families could easily be looking for someone to blame for what really was an...
How big of a factor will expert witnesses be in your case?
Most of our readers in New York probably know that the heart of any court case – criminal or civil, prosecution, plaintiff or defense – is witness testimony. However, it’s not always eyewitnesses to events who take the stand. Witnesses can testify about a wide range...
Best practices to avoid nursing home neglect claims
Nursing home neglect is a pressing concern impacting numerous elderly residents and their New York families, as well as their care providers. The repercussions of neglect extend beyond physical harm, encompassing emotional and psychological distress, heightened...