Medical malpractice is rampant in New York and elsewhere in the country. However, unless an injured person (or the estate of a deceased patient) files a timely complaint for medical negligence and is able to offer proof from a competent medical expert witness regarding the standard of care and the…
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New York Appellate Court Reinstates Labor Law Claim in Construction Accident Lawsuit
Syracuse construction accident lawsuits can be challenging. They typically involve multiple parties and multiple theories of liability. It is important to have quality legal representation if you have been hurt on a job site due to the negligence of a property owner, general contractor, or subcontractor. Facts of the Case…
New York Court Reverses Summary Judgment, Holding that Driver Who Had Right-of-Way Might Still be Partially at Fault in Crash
Sometimes, a Syracuse automobile accident case seems very simple at first. If one driver runs a stop sign and causes an accident, that driver – and only that driver – is at fault, right? Unfortunately, things are not always as they seem, especially when it comes to motor vehicle accident…
Summary Judgment in Failure-to-Diagnose Stroke Case Reversed by New York Appellate Court
With the vast knowledge of the internet readily at our fingertips, it can be tempting these days to attempt to self-diagnose an illness or medical condition based on the particular symptoms that we have. However, we quickly learn that our symptoms may result from a wide array of medical conditions…
New York Appellate Division Affirms Summary Judgment to Doctor in Otolaryngology Malpractice Lawsuit
New York medical malpractice lawsuits can involve many different types of injury to the body – even wrongful death. One recent case involved a claim brought by a woman who believed that she had suffered loss to her hearing and other injuries due to her doctor’s allegedly negligent treatment of…
New York Appellate Court Grants Summary Judgment to Defendant in Slip and Fall Case
Slip and fall accidents are all too common. A business may neglect to clean up snow and ice in a timely fashion, or an area grocery store may have an employee who doesn’t clean up a spill after being told to do so. These and many other scenarios can lead…
New York Court Reverses Spoliation Sanctions Against Medical Center Following Alleged Malfunction of Opioid Medication Pump
It is not unusual for a New York medical malpractice lawsuit to evolve into multi-faceted litigation involving several defendants and multiple theories of liability. For instance, a medical negligence lawsuit against a doctor or hospital could, under certain circumstances, grow to include a possible product liability lawsuit against the maker…
New York Court Allows Plaintiff in Car Accident Case to File Otherwise Untimely Claim Based on “Relation Back”
Timeliness is very important in a New York automobile accident case. If a claim is not filed within the statute of limitations, there is a strong likelihood that it will be dismissed by the court on procedural grounds. However, there are a few – a very few – exceptions to…
Brooklyn Bicyclist Killed in a Hit-and-Run Accident
No matter how careful you are and how much protective gear you have on when you ride your bicycle, a negligent motorist can hit you at any time. If this has happened to you or someone you know, you need to seek the help of a skilled Syracuse personal injury…
Woman Sues Physician for Near-Death Experience During Butt-Lift Surgery
While butt-lifts have quickly become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the United States, the surgery can be extremely dangerous. If you have experienced harm due to a plastic surgeon’s negligence in performing a butt-lift, you need to reach out to a trusted Syracuse surgery malpractice attorney. At…