The brain injuries or malformations that cause cerebral palsy can occur before, during or after birth. While incomplete prenatal care, failure to diagnose and errors during delivery can all represent signs of medical malpractice, many other factors can cause the condition in spite of receiving the highest quality medical care. According to MyChild™ at CerebralPalsy.Org,… Read More »
Construction workers who sustain workplace injuries need to report their injuries to a supervisor or other employer representative, who may inform them of their rights to certain benefits under the New York workers compensation system. But while they cannot sue their employers, workers may still have the right to file a claim or lawsuit against… Read More »
Falls from heights above six feet may represent the most common cause of injuries and fatalities to construction workers in the United States. This is not surprising, considering that many individuals work on building construction, which requires them to spend time on roofs, ladders and scaffolding as well as partially completed surfaces. Even with the… Read More »
During the moments immediately following an auto accident, you may know another driver crossed into your lane of traffic or took other negligent actions that caused the crash. But you most likely do not have a clear understanding of whether your own actions contributed in some minor way. This is why auto insurance companies and… Read More »
When a judge or jury finds in favor of the plaintiff in a dental malpractice action, the courts carefully examine the state laws that apply to determining damages as well as past judgments that apply to current cases. These and other resources help them arrive at fair compensation for past, current and future anticipated monetary… Read More »
Because of the complexity of medical issues, any type of malpractice lawsuit requires extensive attention to detail combined with experience navigating the laws specific to your state. If your infant suffers a birth injury in New York, you need the local support of Manhattan medical malpractice lawyers who understand the NY laws and the medical… Read More »
When a close family member dies as the result of negligent or willful acts of other parties, no amount of money can truly compensate for the loss. But wrongful death settlements or awards can potentially ease some of the financial burden to the family. While the courts make the final determination of the amount of… Read More »
Legal concerns can become more complex when the party responsible for your injuries also faces criminal charges. But the unfortunate truth is that New York car accident attorneys deal with DWI accidents more frequently than anyone would like. With experienced legal support to protect your rights, you can still effectively pursue compensation for your injuries…. Read More »
If a poorly placed or otherwise hidden stop sign caused your accident, you may be a victim of one of the many types of New York car accidents caused by road hazards and defects. You can still potentially have initial responsibility for the payment of expenses related to your own injuries and damages — and… Read More »
Welcome to the Rich & Rich, P.C. Blog! We hope that this will be the first of many entries that will be made in the coming weeks, months and years. We are an office of two lawyers in New York, NY with a practice focused on personal injury and medical malpractice. We are committed to… Read More »
