Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Under New York state law, you have the right to hold a negligent doctor, medical professional, hospital, or other healthcare provider legally responsible for harm caused by malpractice. To do so, you must bring a claim before the relevant legal deadline expires. The statute of limitations is an issue in every medical malpractice claim. If …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Car Accidents
After a car accident, it is critical to see a healthcare provider who can diagnose your injuries, prescribe you medication and a treatment plan, refer you to a specialist if necessary, and provide you with medical documentation that you will need in order to receive the compensation you deserve from your personal injury claim. While …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
New York Delayed Diagnosis Attorneys Assisting with Medical Malpractice Claims If you visit an emergency department or your regular physician because you are experiencing certain symptoms, you should be able to expect that you will receive a proper diagnosis. However, emergency room doctors and other healthcare providers can make mistakes that result in delayed diagnoses …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Uncategorized, Construction & Workplace Accidents
New York Construction Accident Lawyer Assisting Plaintiffs With Scaffolding Injuries Working at heights can be incredibly dangerous, and falls from heights are a common cause of serious and fatal injuries on New York construction sites. Indeed, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cites falls as the leading cause of deaths on construction sites, noting that falls account for …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one is tragic under any circumstances, but the loss of a family member because of someone else’s careless behavior can be truly devastating. Under these circumstances, it can feel impossible to even consider the possibility of filing a lawsuit against the at-fault party given the emotional toll of the death. Yet filing a …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Construction workers face significant hazards at every jobsite, even when an employer or construction company takes all necessary and available safety measures. New York State has recognized that construction work is a dangerous occupation even when safety measures are strictly enforced. As far back as 1885 New York State has been a leader in addressing …
If you have an elderly loved one who currently resides in a nursing home or assisted-living facility in New York and you have concerns about nursing home abuse, it is essential to learn more about making a report. A large percentage of nursing home abuse cases likely go unreported every year, according to the National …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Uncategorized
When you have a medical procedure completed and it does not go as planned, you may be wondering if you should think about filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. Generally speaking, the fact that a procedure was unsuccessful does not necessarily mean that the healthcare provider committed malpractice. However, an unsuccessful procedure can be the result …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Uses of medical records can seem vague or unclear to many patients, especially when they have never actually looked at their own medical records themselves. The way in which healthcare providers obtain information from medical records, and the process by which physicians and specialists have access to a particular patient’s medical record can also be …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
No amount of money awarded is adequate enough to replace a loved one, such as a parent, spouse, or child. However, providing compensation in the form of money damages is all a civil court can really do, so our clients are well within their rights to ask how much they can receive in a lawsuit. …
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