There are many factors that can go into a case related to what is called tolling the Statute of Limitations in a case where a child was affected by medical negligence or personal injury and later becomes an adult. One is the continuous treatment doctrine. For this to apply the treatment has to be for … Continued
You may find that your personal injury, car accident or medical malpractice case has landed in Federal Court. This can occur if there is complete diversity between all Defendants and all Plaintiffs. You do not have to file you case in Federal Court if you have a serious personal injury, but it may be the … Continued
A contingency fee means that payment of legal fees is only owed upon a successful result. Under this system, an attorney will agree to represent a person without billing any hours, and afterwards will collect a percentage of the money received in the lawsuit and be reimbursed for expenses associated with the case, such as … Continued
Traumatic brain injuries occur when an external force causes injury to the brain. Such injuries can cause a host of physical, mental, psychological, or behavioral impairments, as well as permanent disabilities, seizures, or death. Traumatic brain injuries often arise from car accidents, trip and falls, construction accidents, medical malpractice, hospital negligence, concussions, or any other … Continued
Traumatic brain injuries occur when an external force causes injury to the brain. Such injuries can cause a host of physical, mental, psychological, or behavioral impairments, as well as permanent disabilities, seizures, or death. Traumatic brain injuries often arise from car accidents, trip and falls, construction accidents, medical malpractice, hospital negligence, concussions, or any other … Continued
A hospital can often be liable for damages when a patient is injured during his or her hospital stay. Any injury caused by the negligence of an employee of the hospital, including nurses, paramedics, or other hospital staff, is an injury for which the hospital is often also responsible. These employees can be the cause … Continued
It is essential to every business relationship that the parties keep to their contracts. There are many types of contracts, but no matter the content, it will probably be vitally important for your business to protect its interests with the people and parties with whom it contracts. Although different situations may occur, in general a … Continued
Sidewalk defects are very common. The New York Department of Transportation replaces more than 2 million square feet of sidewalk per year. In New York City, the abutting property owner generally has duty to maintain sidewalks in a reasonably safe condition. If the sidewalk abuts a one, two or three family home that is used … Continued
A wide variety of serious injuries can result from products. A product might cause an injury due to a manufacturing defect, which means the product was produced or manufactured in a way that made it more likely to cause an injury. An injury can also be caused by a design defect, meaning the product is … Continued
Sometimes a person who experiences a tragic loss by and through a personal injury case or the medical negligence of a doctor or hospital has racked up tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills and credit card debt. You have lost income, have not been able to work…things are bad. Any lawyer with a … Continued