New York Injury Law Firm News

Housing Authority Pays $3.7 Million in Lead Poisoning Case
The Housing Authority of Baltimore City has paid $3.7 million to a former public housing resident who suffered lead poisoning as a young child in the 1980s. According to a news report in The Baltimore Sun, the payment to the plaintiff who is now 29 years old, marks the biggest step by the city’s housing …
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New York Man Files Medical Malpractice Lawsuit after Father’s Death
A New York man has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Massena Memorial Hospital alleging that his 65-year-old father died there as the result of a botched bone marrow biopsy. According to a news report in The Watertown Daily Times, the man’s father checked into the hospital on July 30, 2011 seeking treatment for an …
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The Importance of Evidence Preservation Letters in Truck Accident Cases
In order to receive compensation for a New York truck accident, the injured victim will have to prove who or what caused the crash. Determining liability can be a complicated process. An important part of the investigation will include a careful inspection of the truck company’s vehicle maintenance records and driver logs. Of course, such …
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Seeking Compensation for High-Rise Construction Accidents
Work injuries can happen at any worksite. There are some jobs, however, that are inherently more dangerous. Construction workers are vulnerable to devastating injuries, but it is often difficult for them to receive fair compensation for their losses. The dangers that construction workers face are heightened when the work is being performed at an elevation. …
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Medical Malpractice in the Emergency Room
Emergency rooms can be congested and chaotic. Physicians have to deal with a wide range of injuries and illnesses in a short amount of time. These types of pressure-filled situations can lead to serious medical errors. Emergency room doctors, nurses and staff still have a legal obligation to provide quality care to their patients. Doctors …
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