Medical malpractice is a critical issue for healthcare providers in New York. It occurs when a healthcare professional deviates from the accepted standard of care and harm to the patient results. In New York, medical malpractice is defined as a deviation from accepted...
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Guard against spoliation of evidence in medical malpractice cases
It is common for doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who are facing medical malpractice claims to want to be aggressive with their defense strategy. After all, such a claim can jeopardize an individual’s professional reputation and credentials. However,...
Plaintiff mistakes to use to your advantage in a malpractice case
A medical malpractice lawsuit has the potential to devastate your career. It can negatively impact your reputation, lead to a large judgment against you, and perhaps even have implications for your professional license. That can be stressful to think about but take...
Defending against negligent hiring claims
Under the legal theory of respondeat superior, also referred to as vicarious liability, nursing homes may be held legally responsible for harm to a nursing home resident caused by the negligent actions of their employees. It is generally easier for residents and their...
Am I responsible for the bad acts of my nursing home staff?
Many nursing home companies spend a lot of time and money to make sure they have the best staff. As such, when these nursing home companies have staff members that acts badly, they want to know whether they are always responsible for the bad acts of their nursing home...
How can nursing home structure themselves to limit liability?
In the intricate landscape of nursing home management, minimizing liability is paramount, especially in today’s highly litigious landscape. This article delves into strategies for nursing homes in New York to structure themselves effectively and best practices to...
Some nursing home falls could be linked to medications
In New York nursing homes, residents are expected to receive the standard level of care with the proper attention, nutrition and medical oversight to protect them. If accidents or incidents occur, it is natural to think that the staff is somehow responsible. In some...
Five tips for deposing the plaintiff in a malpractice case
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...
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...

