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How to Conduct a Great DepositionA great deposition happens when you do not argue with the defense attorney. You might ask yourself how that is even possible. It's entirely possible if you
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Slip & Fall on Snow & Ice in New YorkCan you bring a case against a property owner or homeowner if you slip and fall during a snowstorm in front of or on their property? The answer is “maybe.”
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Settlement Offers; I Recommend It, You Reject It. What Happens Next?It happens once in a while. The defense wants to negotiate. They make a very good settlement offer. The client decides it's not acceptable. What happens next?
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Who is "The Best" Medical Malpractice Lawyer in New York?The big dilemma for most injured victims who are searching for “the best” medical malpractice lawyer to handle their matter is how do you choose among a field of many qualified lawyers who all have similar experience?
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You Broke Your Leg Going Upstairs at Your Friend's House; Turns Out, Stairs Were Not Built Correctly- Can You Sue in NY?The short answer is "Yes." The longer answer is still yes, but I already know what you're going to say... "He's my friend..." "I can't sue him...what will his family think if I bring a lawsuit?"
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Informed Consent; "How Much Do You Know Before Your Surgery?"John was having significant belly pain. He was doubled over. He couldn't go to the bathroom, thinking it was gas. His pain was getting worse. Still he thought it was gas pain. Finally, he decided it was wise to go to the emergency room. He was going to drive himself but realized that would be impossible.
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How Not to Die From Gall Bladder Surgery; Miami Medical Malpractice Lawyer ExplainsLaparoscopic Cholecystectomy, or "Lap Choly," is a procedure performed to treat patients who may have a gallstone in the gallbladder, bile duct or inflammation
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Kidney Dialysis Leads to Bloodbath & DeathYou would think going to dialysis is a routine thing. You have to go every other day to “wash your blood” of contaminants. Your kidneys are not working well
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Failure to Timely Diagnose Recurrence of Breast Cancer in NY; Viable Case?I recently evaluated a failure to diagnose a recurrence of breast cancer case involving a woman who'd been diagnosed with stage IIIB breast cancer.
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Why do Upstate Doctors Pay Less for Medical Malpractice Insurance Than Do Downstate Doctors?A new study by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has released a report that pegs liability insurance costs for doctors in the New York City area are 3.5 times