When You Leave Surgery Worse Than You Came in, What Rights Do You Have?
The purpose of an individual going into the hospital for surgery is of course to rectify a malady. Unfortunately, over 200,000 people each year die from malpractice, with thousands more coming out of surgery in worse condition than when they went in. Believe it or not, medical malpractice is the third largest cause of death in the […]
Injured by a bicyclist? What rights do you have?
In NYC, there always seems to be an ongoing battle between motorists and bicyclists that must share the road, and accidents often occur when one comes too close to another. Often, you hear about a bicyclist being injured by a motorist, but sometimes, a pedestrian is severely injured by a bicyclist. This was the case […]
How Much Compensation Do You Deserve After an Accident?
When you are involved in a car accident, it is fairly common that you will soon be negotiating with insurance company claims adjusters in order to receive fair compensation for damages. If any injuries have been sustained, then you will definitely want to receive a fair settlement for medical expenses, both present and future, as […]
When a Manufacturer Defect Causes an Accident, How Do You Receive Compensation?
Recent headlines focused on a large General Motors recall of hundreds of thousands of automobiles, due in part to manufacturer defects that resulted in accidents, injuries, and deaths. Several years ago, Toyota also received a lot of criticism for a defect in one of their models as well. While it is unfortunate that manufacturer defects […]
Did a driving texter cause you to be involved in an accident?
Many states, including New York, have enacted tough laws regarding texting and driving. Texting has become a major factor involved in many accidents that have caused serious injuries and death, and so of course it is a practice that should be illegal. However, the dangers of texting and driving still do not dissuade many drivers […]
Controversy continues regarding trucking accidents in New York
Many people around the country and especially in NYC have been following the news story regarding the Wal-Mart truck that hit actor and comedian Tracy Morgan and others, leaving Morgan seriously injured and causing the death of one of his friends. In the latest update to this story, both Morgan and many others were shocked […]
Was speed a factor in your accident?
New York City has a stigma attached to it, which is essentially the belief that all NYC drivers drive crazily through Manhattan’s crowded streets. While newcomers to driving in the city may in fact find it a little frightening at first, there is actually a somewhat organized manner to the way people drive in the city. Of […]
When Cosmetic Surgery Goes Wrong – is Medical Negligence to Blame?
Cosmetic surgery has become popular in today’s society and millions of people seek cosmetic operations every year. Sometimes, things go wrong and cosmetic surgeries that are supposed to make you look younger and more beautiful end up causing pain, suffering, and disfigurement. If such devastating events occur to you due to the negligence of cosmetic […]
What Recourse Do You Have If Your Child Is the Victim of Defective Nursery Products?
Product safety is extremely important, especially when it comes to infants and small children. Most people purchase products believing them to be completely safe and meet various standards and safety regulations. However, accidents happen and 2011 statistics reveal that U.S. emergency room hospitals received over 74,000 children under the age of five years old that […]
NY Transportation Companies Expected to Provide Safe Passage: Attorneys Investigate Possible Negligence in Accidents
Accidents involving buses used for transportation have been on the rise in New York. The horrific injuries and deaths they cause to victims and the suffering families are placed through are often compensated by a good bus accident lawyer NYC due to driver or other company negligence. Companies that are in the business of busing people around […]