Can I File a Lawsuit After I Accept an Insurance Settlement?
If you are injured in an accident, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries, losses, and damages. However, before you settle your insurance claim, you may want to consult with a New York personal injury attorney. Once you settle your claim, you generally are not...
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What Is My New York Wrongful Death Claim Worth?
When a family member dies because of another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, the family members may recover compensation under a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death action can help your family recover from the financial crisis caused by the sudden death of a family member. Filing a claim can also help...
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Five Surprising Medical Malpractice Statistics
Medical malpractice laws protect individuals who have been injured or harmed through medical negligence or medical errors. Our New York medical malpractice attorneys help individuals file medical malpractice claims seeking compensation for their injuries, financial losses, and other damages. Sadly, thousands of people are injured or die...
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What to do After an Accident in a Rental Car
A car accident is stressful enough without worrying about how driving a rental car will factor into the accident claim. You may be out of town when a rental car accident occurs, but not always. Sometimes we need to rent a vehicle while our car is in the repair shop. Whatever...
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Arbitration Clauses and Medical Malpractice: What You Need to Know
Medical malpractice cases are complex. We must prove that a doctor’s breach of care caused an injury to recover compensation. In some cases, a medical provider may suggest that the claim be transferred to arbitration for settlement instead of proceeding through the court systems. Although there are some advantages of arbitration,...
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Common Defenses in Medical Malpractice Cases in NJ
If you or a loved one was the victim of medical malpractice, it can help to know some of the strategies the doctor’s lawyer might use to try to defeat your claim for compensation. Medical malpractice cases are sophisticated litigation. The doctor’s professional liability lawyer has teams of lawyers who do nothing...
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The Four Worst Construction-Related Injuries
More than 100 Americans die on the job in any given week, and more than 20 percent of those fatalities occur in the construction industry. Nearly 60 percent of all construction worker fatalities are the result of the “Fatal Four,” which include: Falls
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Murder or Products Liability? When Robots Kill
You cannot file a lawsuit against a robot vacuum or a self-driving car. A surgical robot is not capable of forming the intent to take someone’s life wrongfully. Robotic devices in factories do not plot murders. So, who is responsible when a robot kills someone? Is the case one of murder or...
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Urologic Malpractice: Six Ways Things Can Go Wrong
Medical malpractice can take place in any area of medicine, including urology. Mistakes, negligence, and errors related to urological problems and conditions can result in life-threatening conditions. In some cases, urologic malpractice can have devastating consequences that change a person’s standard of living. If you suspect malpractice may be the cause of...
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Does Car Insurance Follow the Driver?
Car insurance in New Jersey can be confusing because New Jersey is a no-fault state. In a no-fault state, each person who is involved in a motor vehicle accident files claims for medical bills against their own car insurance policy. If the person does not have car insurance, they can file a...
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When Anesthesia Mistakes Result in Brain Damage
Having surgery is scary enough without having to worry about getting brain damage from anesthesia errors. When mistakes with anesthesia happen, the brain can sustain permanent injury from a lack of oxygen and other nutrients. The brain needs a constant supply of oxygenated blood to perform its functions. Without enough oxygen,...
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Understanding the Insurance Claim Process After an Accident
The first thing a person should do following an accident is to contact the police to report the accident. The second thing a person should do following an accident is to seek medical treatment for injuries. Seeking medical treatment is not only wise because you need to protect your health, but it...
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