Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
A medical malpractice cap is a state law which puts a limit on the amount of money that patients can recover in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Most often, these caps apply to non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering and emotional distress. Though, every state is different. The majority of U.S. states have statutory caps …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Delayed Diagnosis
Early detection and diagnosis of cancer can make a dramatic difference in the long-term prognosis for patients. As explained by the National Cancer Institute, when cancer and other types of problematic tissues are found early they “may be easier to treat.” As cancer starts to spread, the challenges increase and prognosis worsens. If you go …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Delayed Diagnosis
According to data from the National Cancer Institute, nearly 40 percent of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their life. While a cancer diagnosis is always frightening, the long term prognosis varies dramatically. The outlook will depend on the specific type of cancer and how early it was detected. Early detection …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
The loss of a loved one in a preventable accident is heartbreaking. It is a tragedy that no family should be forced to endure. A wrongful death lawsuit is a type of legal claim that allows a family to seek justice, accountability, and financial support to help them get through a difficult time. In New …
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Nothing is more heartbreaking or emotionally gut-wrenching than losing a loved one in an avoidable accident. Although no amount of compensation can truly make things right, New York law allows families to pursue a civil wrongful death suit to hold defendants accountable for their recklessness or negligence. You and your family deserve justice and financial …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
When you are considering the possibility of a wrongful death lawsuit after losing a loved one due to another party’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing, it is critical to begin working with a New York wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible to ensure that the claim is filed in a timely manner. In terms of …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
If you suffered a serious injury as a result of a healthcare provider’s negligence, you might be thinking about your options for seeking compensation and you may be considering a medical malpractice lawsuit. Yet if you have never filed a medical malpractice lawsuit or been involved in a case in the past, it can be …
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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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