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Will new initiative cut down on medical malpractice claims?

People in New York City go to the hospital expecting that they will feel better when they leave. However, mistakes made by physicians and other medical professionals can leave patients with further complications. In the past, physicians routinely refused to acknowledge when errors were made and often never apologized. However, a new initiative could change that going forward.

Few repercussions for New York City drivers who cause bicycle accidents

More people in New York City and beyond are using their bicycles as a mode of transportation. It saves people money and is more earth-friendly. However, reckless drivers can turn a peaceful bike ride into a tragic one. In some instances, car accident victims don’t believe police are doing enough to investigate the cause of […]

Family awarded $74 million for doctor’s neglience

Although women in New York City give birth every single day, doctors must use caution when they are delivering babies. Sadly, simple mistakes can result in lifelong consequences. When mistakes are made, however, families may be able to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the negligent parties.

Woman awarded $825,000 for injuries sustained in car accident

People in New York expect that others will drive with caution, especially those who are driving emergency vehicles. However, that was not the case when a former fire chief crashed a fire department sport utility vehicle into one woman’s car. The car accident happened in June 2007. According to reports, the former fire chief was […]

Entire state sued for hospital’s alleged negligence

Having a baby is often the most joyous time for a couple. Couples in New York and beyond prepare for the arrival of their baby for nine long months, and they expect that their baby will come into the world happy and healthy. However, when errors are made during delivery, birth injuries can occur. In some cases, both the mother and the child are harmed.

Ten students involved in recent New York City school bus accident

Drivers in New York City should be cautious and attentive. However, their level of caution should be heightened when they are around a school bus. Sadly, it appears one motorist’s reckless driving caused 10 students to be taken to the hospital after a recent school bus accident. Around 7:30 a.m. on April 4, a special […]

Young New Yorker injured in recent elevator accident

People living in New York City don’t expect there to be hazards in their own apartment buildings. They expect that elevators will be maintained so that residents remain safe. However, that was not the case in one New York City apartment where a 17-year-old was seriously injured after the cables broke in an elevator he […]