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When juries come back with so-called “nuclear verdicts” for malpractice against doctors and hospitals, it seems like the whole world takes note. Indeed, the mega-malpractice claims are becoming more common. According to one company that tracks such verdicts, 2023 set...
There is a lot of trust inherent in a patient-physician relationship. Patients have to provide very private, even embarrassing details about their health and personal lives. They trust that a doctor has the knowledge necessary to properly diagnose them and to oversee...
Effective communication is not just an important element of patient care, it serves as a safety net that guards against the risk of medical errors and malpractice. Yet, despite advances in medical technology and protocols, communication failures remain a significant...
Doctors and medical staff work in high-pressure situations, including life-and-death scenarios. For the most part, medical staff are able to improve the condition of their patients. However, doctors are only human, which means they can make errors. An error in itself...
If you’ve been hurt due to a hazardous condition on another’s property, you may have come across the term “premises liability” when conducting initial research into your legal rights and options. Premises liability is a legal concept typically used in personal injury...
If you’ve been visiting family or friends recently in some nearby states, you may have heard that in some places, apologies by doctors for errors or negligence cannot be used as evidence in a malpractice claim. It’s true that most states now have “apology laws” that...
If you are like a lot of New Yorkers, you may still be shopping for that perfect holiday gift or menu item. With so much on your mind, you may forget some of the most basic safety rules as you head out to the mall or grocery stores. But don’t let safety take a back...
Owning real property is considered a path toward increased independence and more overall personal wealth. However, it comes with a variety of challenges and expenses, not the least of which is liability if someone else gets hurt on one’s property. The term premises...
Surgery is one of the most invasive and intimidating medical treatments that a doctor might recommend. For certain conditions, it may also be the only viable means of treating someone's injury or illness. Like other medical professionals, surgeons attend years of...
When there's something wrong with a person's body, they need help from medical experts. Doctors can provide prescription medications and other forms of treatment, but more importantly, they help determine the actual cause of those painful, possibly debilitating...