January 2016 - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Injured In The 2016 Blizzard? Where Do You Turn?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 28th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

This weekend saw record breaking snowfall and blizzard conditions throughout much of New York’s metropolitan area. There were many accidents and even some fatalities due to the huge amounts of snow and ice as...

Police Report Wrong? Here’s What To Do!

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 27th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

One piece of advice that everyone gives if you have been involved in a car accident is to be sure you obtain a copy of the police report. In general, this is good advice,...

New York: What Can You Do If You’ve Been Injured?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 25th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

One of the most common questions that accident victims have is: do I really have a personal injury case? Sometimes, people who have been injured are not able to recover damages because their injuries...

Claims For Medical Malpractice Are On The Rise In NYC!

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 21st, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

According to recent reports, the number of medical malpractice claims filed against hospitals owned by the City of New York increased in 2015. Until 2013, medical malpractice payouts had remained relatively stable for a...

$135,169,389.90 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE VERDICT

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 19th, 2016 in Case Results, Medical Malpractice Results

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE VERDICT Verdict: $135,169,389.90 C., An Infant, by her Mother and Natural Guardian, STEPHANIE B., v. PAYMAN PAUL JARRAHY MD, GEDDIS ABEL-BEY MD, NEW YORK HOSPITAL QUEENS, CONTEMPORARY OB/GYN HEALTH CARE INC. and...

In An Accident With An Ambulance? Things You Need To Know!

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 18th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

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A recent Brooklyn crash that sent two people to a local hospital with injuries involved an ambulance, according to reports. So far, the victims appear to be in stable condition. It was not clear...

Facts and Figures on Common Personal Injuries

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 15th, 2016 in Blog

There are many types of personal injuries, but some are more common than others. For example, slip and fall accidents, motor vehicle crashes, dog bites and medical malpractice are usually listed as the most...

How Did This Driver Miraculously Survive A Crash Involving Two Semis?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 15th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

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A driver was rescued from his vehicle after being involved in a crash with two semi trucks on the Gowanus Expressway, according to recent reports. A total of six vehicles were involved in the...

Where Did The Other Half Of This New Jersey Bus Go, And Why?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 13th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

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A New Jersey Transit bus traveling from Newark Airport to the Ivy Hill area struck a tree, injuring 25 people, according to recent reports. The accident occurred at the intersection of Wainwright Street and...

What In The World Caused This Head On Collision?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 11th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

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Two men were injured in a wrong-way crash on State Route 590 when another driver hit them head-on. Witnesses had called police about the wrong-way driver just prior to the crash, but officers were...