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Just about everyone is familiar with signing a consent form before a medical procedure is performed. But a signature alone does not satisfy New York's legal standard for informed consent. Courts have consistently held that caregivers must engage in a meaningful...
New York has seen a major rise in bicycle and e-bike use. With that growth has come a steady increase in crashes involving cars, pedestrians, cyclists and micromobility devices. When an e-bike rider or bicyclist sustains an injury, people often ask: who holds legal...
When your newborn suffers brain damage from a lack of oxygen during labor or delivery, the effects on your child and your family are serious and lasting. The days ahead are hard, and what to do next is not always clear. If this has happened to your child in New York,...
Medical treatment does not always go as planned. Sometimes, the signs of a problem do not appear right away. Recognizing these signs immediately and knowing what steps to take can help you protect your health. Why medical harm can stay hidden Some injuries from...
Waking up from a dental procedure often involves a predictable period of numbness. However, when that tingling sensation lingers for days or weeks, it can become a source of significant anxiety. You deserve to understand what is happening and how to protect your...
Recent action by New York State officials concerning a Syracuse nursing home has put a spotlight on the problem of understaffing in nursing homes. A report from the State Department of Health showed years of abuse, neglect and abysmal care at the Van Duyn Center for...
A recently enacted tort reform package has made significant changes to New York auto injury law. The new legislation, which took effect on May 27, introduce new standards for proving serious injuries and for recovering non-economic damages in an automobile accident...
Semi-trucks, also known as tractor-trailers or 18-wheelers, are large commercial vehicles used for transporting goods across long distances. Due to their massive size, heavy weight and limited maneuverability, semi-trucks can cause significant damage and bodily injury in collisions with other vehicles. Understanding the causes of semi-truck accidents can be helpful in protecting your safety on the roads and in pursuing…
The term “pre-existing condition” applies to any medical issue that preceded the incident leading to the claim. A pre-existing condition may include a previous injury to the same body part injured in your accident. Either way, it can influence the legitimacy of a claim and the potential for compensation. When a person files a claim for injuries sustained in an…
Intersections are frequent sites of motor vehicle crashes, and a significant number of these involve left turns. Though it may seem that the turning driver is principally to blame, left-turn accidents can occur under several common scenarios, and many times the fault difficult to determine without a thorough investigation. New York Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1141 requires any driver…