October 2016 - Page 2 of 2 - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Employers Often Unwilling to Hire People With Autism; But That’s Changing

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 10th, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

Research tells us that the average estimated costs of providing care for an autistic person can reach about $2.3 million. When we look at how difficult it can be for autistic children to find...

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Common Birth Delivery Injuries And Its Consequences

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on October 7th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog

When an unborn baby is adversely affected or the pregnant mother is injured during the course of delivering the baby, the damage caused is unavoidable in most instances. On the other hand, there are...

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Brain Damage and Medical Negligence: What You Need to Know

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on October 6th, 2016 in Blog

It’s unfortunate that newborn babies sometimes experience some kind of brain damage at the time of their birth. This puts the entire family in a state of trauma with a constant feeling of fear...

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Knowing These Workplace Hazards Can Increase Workplace Safety

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on October 4th, 2016 in Blog

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 4,821 people were killed on their jobs in 2014. Hazards exist in every workplace. It is the responsibility of the employer to make sure that...

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Cops Rough Treatment Leads NYC to Settle With Bronx Man for $825,000

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 3rd, 2016 in Case Results, Recent Case Results

A Bronx man received a $825,000 settlement from the City of New York from injuries sustained when he was handcuffed by police officers – none of whom could recall any of the details. Here’s...

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Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Against A Hospital

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on October 1st, 2016 in Medical Malpractice Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

When hospitals show carelessness in fulfilling their responsibilities of safeguarding patients, the consequences can be devastating. Hospital errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. This means that substandard hospitals and...

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