Doctors sometimes miss cancer after early diagnostic testing. Unfortunately, failing to catch cancer as early as possible may let the disease progress, potentially cutting off life-saving treatments. But when does a delayed cancer diagnosis result from medical malpractice? A doctor’s delay in diagnosing cancer may…
In New York, various state laws govern an injured person’s ability to recover compensation after getting hurt in a car accident. However, recent changes to New York’s car accident laws have altered how the state’s no-fault insurance system works, how an injured plaintiff’s fault affects…
A prompt, accurate diagnosis can give you the best chance of recovery, because any delay in treatment due to a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can allow a condition to worsen and limit effective treatment options. However, when doctors and staff at a Queens hospital fail…
After a string of high-profile e-bike accidents in New York City, the NYC City Council has proposed 17 bills to add or amend local laws governing e-bike use and e-bike delivery services. With this proposed safety crackdown, city leaders seek to get dangerous e-bikes off…
In New York, mandatory no-fault insurance can provide a person who gets hurt in a car accident with guaranteed reimbursement of medical expenses and partial reimbursement of lost wages. However, under New York’s no-fault insurance system, an injured car accident victim may only have the…
New York’s wrongful death statutes have remained largely unchanged for over a century, leaving the state out of lockstep with the wrongful death laws across most of the country. However, legislators in New York have attempted to update New York’s wrongful death laws by allowing…
The busy streets of New York can increase the risk of collisions between motor vehicles and cyclists, especially as many New Yorkers use bicycles to get around the city. However, when a cyclist gets hit by a driver in New York, they may have a…
Although you trust your surgeon and their team to repair an injury or treat a condition that you have, they can still make mistakes that may cause you harm. But what steps do you need to take to pursue a medical malpractice claim if you’ve…
After sustaining injuries in an accident, you might decide to pursue a personal injury case to obtain a financial recovery. One of the most pressing questions you may have about your personal injury claim is how long it will take for you to obtain a…
When you have suffered harm from negligent care at a hospital, you might have a medical malpractice claim against the hospital. However, filing a medical malpractice lawsuit against a New York public hospital requires submitting a notice of claim before going to court. But what…