February 2016 - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Queens Mother Shocks World With Theft Of Daughter’s Malpractice Award

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 29th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

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A New York City woman has apparently taken selfishness and bad parenting to a new level. On February 26, readers across the country read the stunning allegations of how Megan Mele of Queens used...

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In A Car Accident? Don’t Miss Out On This Checklist!

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 26th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

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Here in New York, owning a car isn’t necessary. For those who do, however, there’s a fairly good chance of experiencing a fender bender somewhere along the line. In 2014 (the most recent year...

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Are You A Victim Of Malpractice? Who Pays In That Case?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 24th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

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There’s a common saying that physicians have a God complex because of the effusive praise they receive from most of their patients. Unfortunately, physicians are mere mortals and they do make mistakes. When they...

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In An Accident? Never Negotiate With An Insurance Claims Adjuster Alone!

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 22nd, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

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If a claim has been filed for an accident you’ve been involved in but did not cause, you will soon be getting warm and fuzzy phone calls from the at-fault person’s insurance company. Rather...

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Can You Sue A Drug Company For Side Effects?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 19th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

If you have experienced severe side effects from a prescription or over-the-counter medication, you have a solid case against the manufacturer of the medicine. However, not all manufacturers are held to the same liabilities...

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You Would Never Guess The Top Malpractice Reasons Doctors Are Sued For!

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 17th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

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The primary responsibility of all practicing doctors is to ensure that medical malpractice doesn’t occur. Unfortunately, accidents happen and some accidents cause people long-term injuries and even death. So, here are top reasons doctors...

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Abuse in Nursing Homes is Unacceptable; How to Take Action

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

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The fact that more than 500,000 Americans over the age of 60 are abused or neglected annually is a sickening and disturbing fact courtesy of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even...

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Your Child Should Never Sit In The Front Seat Of The Car! Here’s Why…

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 10th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

In the US alone, there are about 800 children under the age of 12 who have died in a motor vehicle accident. A lot of these crashes could have been easily prevented if the...

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Injured in a Slip-and-Fall Accident? THIS Could Change Your Life!!!

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 8th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

New York law allows victims of slip-and-fall accidents to file lawsuits to recover compensation for their injuries. However, there is an unspoken idea that slip-and-fall accidents are usually “minor” or “nuisance” lawsuits, and are...

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Medical Malpractice: Could You Have A Case?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 5th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

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Been to the hospital recently and feel like the doctor didn’t treat you right? Building a case for medical malpractice is actually a lot more complicated than it looks. First you have to prove...

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