More Than 200 Children in NYCHA Homes Test Positive for Lead
In a recent blog entry, we spoke about the prevalence of lead paint in NYC housing. Since then, news reports […]
2016
Bronx Woman Awarded $50 Million for Botched Delivery
A jury has awarded a Bronx woman $50 million after a ruling that her obstetrician wounded her while delivering her
Is $30 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement Enough?
A family has reached a $30 million settlement to end a medical malpractice lawsuit against a doctor who performed several
You’ll Never Guess How Many Mistakes Happen in Half of U.S. Surgeries
A study by the anesthesiology department at Massachusetts General Hospital has revealed that some form of medication error unforeseen drug
Too Many C-Sections in the U.S.?
Every year, nearly one of every three babies born in the U.S. are delivered by cesarean section (C-section). Is that
Shortage Of Workman’s Comp Doctors in NY?
As attorneys specializing in workers’ compensation issues, we were stunned by a recent report that dozens of New York physicians
Jury Awards Family Nearly $30 Million In Birth Injury Case
The negligence of a physician now practicing in New York was deemed responsible for a birth injury that left a
What’s The Difference? Medical Malpractice Laws From State to State
In a recent blog, we shared results from a study that ranked states individually by how they handle malpractice claims.
Shocking Video Shows Brighton Beach School Worker Punching Autistic Boy
Like many others, we were outraged by video showing a Brighton Beach elementary school worker actually punching a 9-year-old autistic
Hurting Because of Someone Else’s Negligence?
Explaining NY Personal Injury Law Most of us have seen the TV commercials promising quick and easy settlements in personal