New York Injury Law Firm News

Who May Be Held Liable for a Dog Bite in New York?
Victims of New York dog bites often suffer significant financial damages in addition to their physical and emotional pain. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, compensation may be available for the injured victim. The victim of a dog attack in New York would be well-advised to discuss his or her legal rights and options …
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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in New York?
If your loved one has been killed because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim. The first step to filing such a claim is to understand what constitutes wrongful death, who may file a claim, and what types of damages may be recovered. There are many …
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New Study: Costs of Treating Children with Lead Poisoning Extremely High
The healthcare costs of treating children with lead poisoning are much more than the expenses for treating children affected by autism, asthma or attention deficit disorder, a new study shows. According to a UPI report, researchers in the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York say U.S. childhood disease and medical conditions add more …
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Medical Malpractice Cases Involving Cancer Misdiagnosis
Cancer misdiagnosis is a form of medical malpractice and occurs more commonly than we know. According to a December 1999 study of 6,171 pathology test slides in Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, researchers found a 1.4 percent error rate. This research was done specifically on tests relating to cancer patients. Of the 86 total cases …
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Proving Fault and Liability in a Slip and Fall or Trip and Fall Accident
Slip and fall accidents are a common occurrence in a big city such as New York. Nationwide, thousands of people are injured each year, some seriously or even fatally, when they lose their footing and fall on a slippery floor, a flight of stairs or an uneven patch of ground. Slip and fall accidents normally …
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