There’s a lot to consider after an accident. In addition to addressing accident-related injuries and pain, most people’s top concern following an accident is money. Unfortunately, financial issues often accompany personal injuries, including high medical bills, lost time at work, and more. This often leads people to accept the first settlement offer...
Studies indicate that drivers on the road at night are about three times more likely than daytime drivers to be involved in a serious automobile accident. The reason for this is that driving at night presents several risks that aren’t present during the day. In this article, we examine some of...
Anyone who has undergone a medical procedure knows that pain sometimes comes with the territory. However, when it comes to medical malpractice, not all pain is created equal. In other words, while certain types of pain are unavoidable, others may be compensable in a lawsuit if medical malpractice is involved. In this...
Although we hope for the best when addressing a medical issue with a doctor or other healthcare professional, we don’t always get the outcomes we desire. Unfortunately, this is just the nature of medical treatment. However, sometimes, a poor medical outcome is not the result of the uncertain nature of medicine and...
Being in a car accident sets the victim’s adrenaline in motion and demands immediate action and snap decisions. In the rush of all this, it’s easy to make mistakes. However, these oversights could prove costly when it comes to claiming the compensation that victims need.
If you were involved...
If you’ve been hurt in an accident of any kind, you should seek legal guidance as soon as possible. With an experienced personal injury attorney on your side, your odds of success increase drastically. But how do you choose the right attorney? The first step in this process is asking the...
There are several types of medical malpractice. One common form of medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider makes prescription errors. However, not all prescription errors necessarily rise to the level of malpractice. Therefore, following a prescription error resulting in harm or injury, it is advisable to consult with an experienced medical...
Economic and non-economic damages are typically available in medical malpractice suits. Non-economic damages reimburse injured parties for intangible harms they’ve suffered, such as physical and emotional pain. In this article, we discuss non-economic damages in medical malpractice suits in New York.
Difference Between Economic Damages and Non-Economic Damages
Victims who were previously plaintiffs in unrelated car accident lawsuits often worry that their prior litigation can be used against them. Lawyers and insurers may try to paint you as a “habitual litigant” or discredit you in other ways. That doesn’t mean their arguments are valid.
It’s important to...
New York is known as a “no-fault” state for car accidents. In most cases, an injured party’s car insurance will cover the cost of his or her injuries following an accident. And if people are hurt in the other vehicle, they...
