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,...
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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...
Preventing a finding of fault in a medical malpractice case
Allegations of medical malpractice are exceedingly common in America, and in New York especially. As one of the most populous states in the country, our state’s courts see these types of cases at a high rate. For medical professionals and hospitals who are facing...
Proving lack of causation to defend against claims
A medical procedure can go wrong for many reasons, some of which are not preventable. However, New York patients and families who are looking for someone to blame after a procedure goes wrong may accuse the hospital, as well as the physicians, surgeons, nurses, and...
Why you shouldn’t deal with an insurance company on your own
There’s a lot to do after being involved in a car accident. You’ll probably need to make a police report, seek medical treatment and deal with your insurance company. But since you have a policy that promises to help cover at least some of your medical expenses and...

