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Slip-and-fall accidents are common in New York City, typically involving property owners and managers who fail to maintain their premises and adjacent walkways so as to protect visitors from known safety hazards. But in addition, the New York City Building Code...
Telemedicine means delivering healthcare services remotely using technology, such as video calls, phone consultations, secure messaging or remote monitoring devices. It is convenient for patients, allowing them to consult with care providers without visiting an office...
Electronic medical records systems are designed to improve the accuracy and continuity of patient care at hospitals and other healthcare facilities. But EMRs can also allow errors that lead to patient harm. In a medical malpractice case, an EMR can provide evidence...
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...