If you’re in an accident and have to go to the emergency room, your injuries could be worse than doctors or nurses in the ER tell you. For some Long Island victims, this is cause for concern. The victim may worry they cannot recover full compensation for their losses.
Can I Sue If a Construction Site Was Clearly Unsafe?
Getting hurt on a construction site may allow both workers (by way of a third-party personal injury claim) and non-workers to file a lawsuit seeking damages. Some victims wonder if the obviousness of the dangers on the site somehow prevents them from recovering.
The good news is that a...
Can I Sue If I Fell at Work but Wasn’t Given Safety Gear?
Workers who are hurt on the job can generally file for workers’ compensation with their employer. But they may also have a separate personal injury claim against third parties. This includes accidents involving falls where the worker wasn’t given safety gear.
If you have been injured at work, you...
When Jobsite Shortcuts Lead to Serious Injuries
Safety should be the first priority on any job site, but unfortunately it often takes a back seat to profits and completing a project as quickly and inexpensively as possible. When shortcuts endanger worker safety and cause an accident, certain parties can be held liable.
If you were injured...
How Medical Charts and Notes Affect Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice is more than a doctor or other healthcare professional making a mistake. The mistake has to be a departure from accepted standards of care. Victims of malpractice will therefore need strong evidence to substantiate their demand for damages.
Medical charts and notes can play a major role...
What Happens When a Medical Condition Is Diagnosed Too Late
Patients trust their doctors to provide them with timely and important information concerning their health. When doctors diagnose a condition too late, the results can be catastrophic. In the worst cases of delayed diagnosis, the patient dies or suffers serious illness and disability.
If a delayed diagnosis results from...
Why Worksite Injuries Are Treated Differently Under NY Law
When workers get hurt on the job, they can usually file for workers’ compensation. They may also be able to file a third-party claim against the property owner and others. Both of these legal systems are found in all states.
But New York goes further in providing special legal...
Do I Really Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
After getting hurt in an accident, there’s a good chance the at-fault party or their insurance company will offer to settle. You may even feel ambitious and want to file a lawsuit. Should you have an attorney in these scenarios?
In most cases, you are best served by having...
Can I Sue If My Pain Never Improved After Treatment?
You may have the right to sue a medical provider if your pain never improved after treatment, but you will need more than just this fact to make a compelling medical malpractice claim. This is largely because of the elements that patients must prove in these lawsuits.
If you...
What If No One Explained the Risks of My Procedure?
If a doctor or other medical professional did not properly explain the risks of your procedure, you may not have given informed consent to it. This may open the door to a malpractice lawsuit if the procedure in question caused you injury.
Understanding the nature of informed consent and...
