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Could the delivering doctor have caused your child’s cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy is a movement disorder that frequently appears during early childhood.  Symptoms vary from patient to patient and may include an inability to think or reason properly.  The disorder has a number of causes, including damage to the child during birth, exposure of the pregnant mother to certain substances, infections in the pregnant mother, […]

Do you sue a doctor or a hospital for medical malpractice?

It is hard to forget all the recent news stories regarding Joan Rivers and the alleged malpractice that occurred in the hospital that likely led to her death. While that malpractice story made major headlines, the sad truth is that there are many other stories just like it that occur every day in New York […]

Are you in pain after an accident involving New York’s subway?

Living a life without pain is something we often take for granted until it’s gone.  Being able to get up in the morning, dress oneself, and go to work without complications seems to be a given.  However, if you have been injured in an accident and lost that ability, you already know how frustrating and […]

Toxic exposure can cause serious health problems and even death

Although you may not always realize it, NYC can be a hazardous place to live, even in seemingly safe areas. That is because there are many areas in which toxic fumes and substances can come into contact with the public and cause serious injuries. Exposure to toxic substances poses great health risks, and if you or […]

Was a drunk driver the reason for your injuries?

  Bars, taverns, and other establishments that serve alcoholic beverages have a responsibility to the general public to do their part in preventing their patrons from injuring others.  When one of these businesses serves alcohol to a patron the business could be held responsible for any injuries that patron causes.  This is especially true in […]

First Steps to Take When Injured on the Job

Now and then, people get injured at the workplace. Knowing what to do when this happens can make sure you get the necessary medical attention as well as the compensation due for workplace injuries. If you find yourself ill or having sustained an injury while undertaking your assigned tasks at work, there are steps you […]

Bicycle Safety in the Big City – Avoiding Accidents

Bicycling in a big city can be a big challenge. However, more and more people are opting for urban cycling as a means of transportation instead of driving motor vehicles. Between 2001 and 2009, the number of bicycle trips in the United States increased from 1.7 billion to 4 billion. This is more than twice […]

What To Do After a House Fire

Experiencing a house fire is a traumatic experience. After dealing with the devastation there may be unexpected snafus, in order to make the transition and recovery period as easy as possible it is important to understand the immediate things to do after a house fire and details related to property damage or personal injury. Whether the fire […]

Un empleado del Departamento de Parques de Nueva York fue atropellado fatalmente por un camión mientras preparaba su vehículo para esparcir sal en una carretera nevada en Staten Island.
Un hombre de 49 años falleció al caer por el hueco de un ascensor cuando las puertas se abrieron sin que la cabina estuviera en el piso correcto. La familia recibió una compensación significativa por esta trágica pérdida.
En un caso trágico, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes se dirigían a una competencia de natación en la autopista New York State Thruway cuando su vehículo tuvo un fallo en la llanta. La conductora detuvo la camioneta en el carril de circulación, lo que resultó en un accidente fatal.
Este accidente ocurrió en el Bronx cuando Rafael C. estaba trabajando en un camión de saneamiento. El conductor perdió el control al girar el vehículo.
Una pasante de teatro de 22 años caminaba por la intersección de la calle 42 y la Novena Avenida en Manhattan cuando fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que pasaba cuando la puerta abrio volando porque no había sido asegurado correctamente por el conductor.Una pasante de teatro de 22 años caminaba por la intersección de la calle 42 y la Novena Avenida en Manhattan cuando fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que pasaba cuando la puerta abrio volando porque no había sido asegurado correctamente por el conductor.
En uno de los casos más trágicos que ha visto esta oficina, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes conducían a una reunión de natación de la escuela secundaria en el New York State Thruway en una camioneta.
Un bombero de 42 años, que antes había corrido más de 30 maratones, se cortó la pierna mientras luchaba contra un incendio.
Un Oficial de la Policía de la Ciudad de Nueva York de 35 años era una pasajera en un automóvil de la policía que iba a una llamada de emergencia.
An undocumented Mexican immigrant working on scaffolding at a construction site fell 30 feet onto the cement. He fractured his skull and vertebrae in his neck and back. It was shown at trial that the company he worked for failed to provide him with a safety line, which would have prevented his fall.
Julio, 16, was an outpatient at the Manhattan Children’s Psychiatric Hospital where he attended school and got psychiatric counseling and supportive therapy every day. The NYC Board of Ed operated the school. One day after school, Julio ran after his bus, which was leaving without him. He slipped and was run over by the back wheels, sustaining severe injuries, including bilateral hip fractures and a shearing injury to his buttocks. Board of Ed rules required that Julio was to be escorted to the bus. The NYCTA denied liability, claiming they weren’t negligent because Julio ran after the bus. The City denied liability because they claimed the school day was over. At trial, both the Board of Ed who had knowledge of Julio’s poor impulse control and was required to put him safely on the bus, and the NYCTA whose bus driver saw Julio running and made no effort to slow or stop the bus were found to be responsible.
Baby Taylor C. – Taylor’s mother had gained over 50 pounds during the pregnancy, was past due, and had a prolonged first stage and second stage of delivery. These are warning signs of an overly large baby. Baby Taylor was 9 lbs. 13 oz. Instead of delivery by C-section, which was clearly indicated, the attending physician elected a natural birth. When the baby was stuck in the pelvic area, excessive force was used to pull her out, injuring the nerves in her neck and causing partial paralysis of her left arm. The condition is known as Erbs Palsy. The case was settled during the trial. Fortunately, Baby Taylor’s injury improved over time.
Ayisha W- A young girl slid down a sliding pond in the playground of an NYC school. The slide was not installed properly and there was a gap between the metal on the side of the slide. As Ayisha slid down, her ring finger went into the gap and the top of it was cut off. The City argued that since it was just the tip of her finger it was not worth much money. At trial, it was proved that Ayisha had a devastating emotional reaction that affected every aspect of her life and self-esteem. The jury agreed.