In a Syracuse medical malpractice case, there may be a single defendant, or there may be multiple defendants. It all depends upon the circumstances surrounding the alleged act of medical negligence. For example, in a case in which an individual was injured or died in (or after having been in)…
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New York Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Case Due to Plaintiff’s Failure to Appear at Compliance Conference
Syracuse malpractice cases are never easy. The defendants in these types of case rarely admit that any wrongdoing or negligence occurred; in the unlikely event that a doctor or hospital admits that a mistake was made, the defendant will likely insist that there was no harm caused by the error.…
New York Woman’s Slip and Fall Claim Fails, Due to Lack of Proof as to How Much Water Was Present in Floor or How Long it Had Been There
Generally speaking, in order to be successful in a Syracuse slip and fall case, the injured party must be able to prove that he or she was injured as a result of the negligence of a business owner or land holder. The law does not allow for money damages simply…
Partial Summary Judgment Denied in New York Bicycle-Car Accident Lawsuit
In a Syracuse personal injury lawsuit arising from a car wreck, bicycle accident, or truck collision, the plaintiff has the burden of proving his or her case by a preponderance of the evidence. In order to do this, it is important that the accident be investigated promptly, thoroughly, and by…
New York Appellate Division Affirms Denial of Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Suit
In a Syracuse medical malpractice case, the plaintiff is usually the person who was the victim of a doctor or hospital’s negligence. However, sometimes an act of medical negligence is so severe that it results in a patient’s death. In such a situation, there is still the possibility of a…
Summary Judgment to Doctor in Medical Practice Lawsuit is Affirmed by New York Appellate Court
Pursuing fair compensation for an act of medical negligence involves many steps. In addition to the filing of a Syracuse medical malpractice lawsuit, there is the discovery phase of litigation, which is typically followed by the filing of motions for dismissal by the allegedly negligent doctors or hospital. If the…
New York Appeals Court Agrees that Parents Should Have Been Given Leave to File Late Notice of Child’s Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Claim
Those who have suffered personal injuries or a loved one’s wrongful death have only a limited time in which to file a Syracuse medical malpractice lawsuit. This includes situations in which the victim of the alleged medical negligence is a minor child. If your family has been hurt by a…
New York Worker’s Labor Law Claim for Injuries Suffered While Replacing Light Strands Failed Because the Work Was Maintenance, Not Repair
When someone is hurt on the job, there are several possible legal remedies. Depending upon the situation, a Syracuse construction accident claim may be a viable option. A claim for workers’ compensation benefits is another possibility, as is a labor law claim in some instances. Talking with an experienced personal…
New York Woman’s Termination for Cause Unrelated to Car Accident Means Her No-Fault Insurer Owed Her No Lost Wages
Although New York is a “no fault” state for the purposes of automobile accident liability, this does not mean that a negligent driver can never be held accountable for the injuries of a person hurt in a crash. To the contrary, if someone sustains serious injuries in a New York…
New York Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment to Medical Provider in Patient’s Malpractice Lawsuit
In a Syracuse medical malpractice case, the plaintiff has the burden of proving that he or she suffered personal injury as a proximate result of the defendant’s negligence. Medical negligence cases are often filed against doctors, but they may also be filed against other healthcare providers, including hospitals and other…