One of the reasons that a New York City medical malpractice victim may believe that they have no leg to stand on after they were injured by a negligent doctor or medical professional is that they signed an informed consent form. Indeed, New York laws require doctors...
Medical Malpractice Articles
Lavern’s Law in New York City Medical Malpractice Cases – What Does the Law Mean and What You Can Do if You are Injured by Your Doctor in New York City
Many New York City residents and medical patients likely know that in New York, most civil legal claims have an expiration date. Indeed, whether a case involves a dog bite, a breach of contract, or an injury caused by a skilled medical professional to a patient,...
We’re On the Record: Three Tips for Your Deposition in Your New York City Medical Malpractice Case
When a New York City medical malpractice victim files a case in court for money compensation for their injuries against the doctor or medical professional who injured them, they may be faced with the next step of the litigation process: discovery. Indeed, once a New...
Your Rights Under New York Medical Malpractice Laws: Three Types of Medical Malpractice Cases that New York City Patients Should Know About
Most New York City patients are undoubtedly familiar with the fact that if they are injured by their trusted doctor or medical team while undergoing medical treatment, they may have claims for money compensation against the negligent doctor or medical team that...
New York City Plastic Surgery Medical Malpractice Victim Takes to Internet for Legal Help, Learn How to Initiate a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in New York City
When a person is injured by their trusted doctor or medical team in New York City, they may not know exactly where to turn for legal help. In the absence of knowing where to go and who to call, just like in many challenging real-life situations, New York City medical...
Keeping it Confidential in the Modern World – The Impacts of Social Media on Medical Malpractice Cases in New York City
Most New York City medical patients and residents alike have likely heard that when a person who has been aggrieved under New York laws brings a civil lawsuit, they should maintain confidentiality about the case and the legal proceedings between themselves and their...
Medical Malpractice Payouts in New York City – How Much is a Medical Malpractice Case Worth?
There is no doubt that doctors, nurses, and other medical staff often do amazing, life-saving work that can even sometimes seem to some patients and their families like “miracle work”. Indeed, doctors, nurses, and the other medical staff that work hard to help and...
Appeals Court Overturns Lower Court’s Finding of No Medical Malpractice Liability in Case Against Staten Island, New York City Doctor
A New York appellate court overturned a 2019 New York State Supreme Court ruling that a doctor was not liable for his patient’s death in a medical malpractice lawsuit, after the patient took his own life. According to local news reports, the underlying case was...
Were You Noted for a Deposition in Your Lawsuit Against a Negligent New York City Doctor? Here’s What You Need to Know about Oral Examinations in New York City Medical Malpractice Cases
Most New York City medical malpractice victims and residents have likely heard of the legal term “deposition”. Indeed, most of us have probably seen an example of a deposition played out on the big screen or on our television at home, even if we have not personally...
1996 Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Award Still Relevant in Light of Medical Malpractice Birth Injury Risks in 2024
The results of a 1996 trial in which a New York City jury in Manhattan awarded significant compensation to the victim of doctor medical malpractice resulting in birth injury are still relevant to this day, as birth injury medical malpractice continues to plague...
