In many rear-end collisions, the second driver is at fault. In some instances, though, the first driver’s actions contribute to the crash as well. As demonstrated in a recent New York case, in such instances, the first driver bears the burden of proving they should not be deemed liable, and…
It is not uncommon for people who suffer fractures to undergo care with multiple providers; if they subsequently suffer complications, each provider may ultimately be deemed responsible for their losses. Whether a medical malpractice case involves one or many defendants, though, the plaintiff must establish a deviation from the accepted…
The majority of car accidents occur due to careless driving. In many cases arising out of collisions, though, the parties dispute whose negligent operation of a vehicle actually caused the crash. In such instances, the courts typically will not order judgment as a matter of law in one party’s favor,…
In any medical malpractice matter, the plaintiff must show not only that the defendant failed to abide by the prevailing standard of care but also that the defendant’s deviation from the standard of care proximately caused the plaintiff to suffer harm. If the plaintiff does not meet this burden, their…
In many collisions, the negligence of multiple drivers will combine to set off a chain of events that ultimately cause the crash. Simply because a car accident involves multiple drivers does not mean that they are all at fault, however, as discussed in a recent New York ruling. If you…
Home health care aides are expected to ensure that the people they assist are safe an well taken care of; unfortunately, however, they do not always possess the skills and training needed to do so, and falls and other harmful incidents often occur in their presence. While companies and individuals…
Car accidents are unfortunately common in New York, and while some people involved in collisions walk away without harm, many suffer significant injuries. People hurt in car accidents can recover compensation, but only if they can demonstrate that another party proximately caused their harm. In a recent New York case…
It is not uncommon for a patient to undergo multiple procedures for a single medical issue. While typically, such treatment will offer them relief, in some cases, it will unfortunately result in compounded harm. In such cases, more than one provider may be deemed liable, as demonstrated in a recent…
In New York, EMTs providing ambulance services constitutes healthcare. As such, if they render their services improperly, they can be liable for medical malpractice. Not all duties performed by EMTs require an analysis of the standard of care imposed on health professionals, however, as some errors merely constitute negligence. In…
Collisions involving bicyclists often cause catastrophic harm. In many cases arising out of bike accidents, defendants will often try to avoid liability by assigning fault to the plaintiff. Unless the evidence clearly demonstrates that a defendant bears no fault, however, the court will not rule in their favor as a…