Can You Sue a Physician for Failure to Diagnose?

Can You Sue a Physician for Failure to Diagnose?

Failure to diagnose is the basis for many medical malpractice lawsuits. While most doctors are skilled and diligent professionals, they can sometimes make mistakes. Although not every error made by a doctor will rise to the level of negligence, a doctor may be held...
Common Pedestrian Injuries

Common Pedestrian Injuries

Being struck by a car, truck, or SUV while walking, running, or biking can result in catastrophic injuries. According to the New York State Department of Health, pedestrian injuries are among the top 10 causes of hospital admission and death for all age groups in the...
What is the Scaffold Law?

What is the Scaffold Law?

New York’s Scaffold Law provides construction workers with significant legal protections. Specifically, it places absolute liability on owners and general contractors who fail to comply with the legally mandated safety requirements — and holds them responsible for any...