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Car Accident

Can You Sue for a Minor Car Accident in New York?

When you have a “fender-bender” accident, you may still incur substantial expenses, including repairing expensive parts on your vehicle or treating severe injuries you may have sustained in the crash. But can you sue an at-fault driver after a seemingly “minor” car accident?  Knowing your…

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Medical Malpractice

What Are Your Rights if a Doctor Fails to Diagnose Your Condition?

When you go to the hospital or doctor’s office with symptoms that cause you pain or distress, you expect doctors to identify the cause of your symptoms. Furthermore, you trust that your primary physician will identify potential health problems you may be dealing with during…

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Personal Injury

How Comparative Negligence Impacts Personal Injury Claims

In many states, an injured accident victim can pursue a personal injury claim even if they share some responsibility for causing the accident or their injuries. The doctrine of comparative negligence means that an injured person does not automatically lose the right to seek financial…

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Medical Malpractice

What Are the Most Common Forms of Medical Malpractice in New York?

A healthcare provider’s failure to render treatment that complies with the applicable standard of care in a patient’s case can lead to medical malpractice if the patient suffers injuries or complications from the care. However, some forms of medical malpractice occur more frequently than others….

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Personal Injury

What to Do After a Car Accident in New York: A Step-by-Step Guide

When you have a car accident in New York, prompt action can best protect your rights and interests as you seek financial compensation for your expenses or losses from the crash. Knowing what to do after a car accident can give you the best chance…

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Medical Malpractice

HOW TO PROVE NEGLIGENCE IN A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE

A patient who suffers injuries or an adverse health outcome from medical care may have a medical malpractice claim against their provider. However, recovering compensation in a malpractice case requires showing that the provider rendered negligent care. Understanding Medical Negligence Medical negligence occurs when a…

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Medical Malpractice

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IS THE 3RD LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE US

According to a study conducted by Martin Mackay, a professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical errors account for more deaths of Americans than accidents, strokes, respiratory disease, and Alzheimer’s, among other diseases. In fact, the only causes of deaths in…

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Legal Process

WHAT HAPPENS DURING MY MEETING WITH A QUEENS INJURY ATTORNEY?

You have been injured and you think that it may be the fault of someone else. You have taken the first step that most people will never do, and that is to reach out to someone for help. But what happens next? If you have…

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Medical Malpractice

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FILE A MALPRACTICE LAWSUIT IN QUEENS?

In most cases, you have 30 months, or 2 and a half years, from the date of malpractice to file a lawsuit. This deadline can be extended under certain, specific circumstances, but the general rule of thumb is 30 months from the date of malpractice…

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Medical Malpractice

MY DOCTOR MISDIAGNOSED MY CANCER

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but when the diagnosis comes after repeated missed opportunities by doctors to detect the disease earlier, the situation becomes even more distressing. For example, an acquaintance recently shared a story about his cousin, who initially experienced swelling in his…

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