Can You Take a Bathroom Break during the Trial
During the course of a personal injury trial, which can be medical malpractice case, accident case, or even a wrongful death case, what happens if a juror wants to use the bathroom? If the juror needs to go to the bathroom in the middle of the trial proceedings, can he raise his hand and ask […]
Can the Defendant’s Surveillance Video Help You with Your Personal Injury Case
Caught on Camera In many personal injury cases, the defense attorney will hire a private investigator to try to catch you on video, doing something you claimed that you could not do. If they are able to get you on video doing certain things and want to present that as evidence, they are then obligated […]
What happens if Your Medical Expert cannot Make it to Your Trial
Your personal injury case is scheduled for trial. However, what happens if your medical expert, who is supposed to come in and support your claim, is unavailable at the time your case is scheduled. What can you do in this situation?
What happens if Your Doctor Refuses to Testify
In your medical malpractice case in New York, what happens if your doctor refuses to come into court and testify as an expert on your behalf?
Failure to Diagnose Cancer at the Outset
Can a person file a medical malpractice case against his or her doctor, if the doctor was unable to diagnose the cancer earlier, and the patient had to undergo chemotherapy because of this delay in the diagnosis?
Does the Doctor have to Answer Questions Based on Assumed Facts
Should the Doctor Answer Questions that are Based on Assumed Facts
Non-Flame Burn Events
We tend to think of burns as something that can occur due to a fire but may be avoided by staying away from an open flame and avoiding potential harm. However, many burn injuries do not involve contact with open flames. In fact, some people may not even realize that skin actually burns more quickly when applied to hot surfaces than it does in most open flames. So what really causes the average burn scenario? Having knowledge of the different types of common burn events will help injury victims to understand why these types of accidents happen and how they can be avoided.
Patients can help avoid hospital errors
Hospitals in New York and across the country are being pushed to reduce medical errors. Although the hospital is responsible for the safety of its patients, there are steps that people can take before or during a hospitalization to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of a mistake.
When “Look Both Ways” Isn’t Enough
You’ve probably heard it since you were a kid — “Look both ways before you cross the street!” And if you’re a parent, you know it’s true: a kid who takes heed to the advice and warnings given will avoid traffic, while a more headstrong, impetuous youngster might feel like he or she needs to […]
Some Fundamental Reasons Why Nothing is happening in Your Personal Injury Case
You have thought of filing a personal injury case to seek compensation for the losses and harms you have suffered. However, the legal process can take time, and there will be instances when you feel that nothing is going on in your personal injury case. There can be certain reasons for this, and they are […]