Truck drivers must get adequate sleep to safely operate their vehicle. Unfortunately, that does not always occur. Too many truckers are on the road while dangerously fatigued. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), fatigue is a causal factor in approximately “13 percent of commercial motor vehicle (CMV)” accidents reported nationwide. Fatigued driving …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Moving an elderly parent or vulnerable family member into a nursing home is never an easy step to take. It is reasonable to expect that your loved one will receive the highest possible level of care. Sadly, that does not always happen. The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) estimates that “at least one in …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
When you get treatment from a doctor, you expect high-quality care. Sadly, this does not always happen. Medical malpractice remains a very serious public health issue in New York. To bring a successful medical malpractice lawsuit in New York, a patient must prove that they suffered harm because their doctor or health care provider was …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Physicians, hospitals, and other health providers have a legal responsibility to treat every patient with reasonable skill, prudence, and professional care. The failure to do so could be medical malpractice—and it can lead to very serious injuries, illnesses, and medical complications. If you or your loved one was the victim of medical negligence, you may …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Unfortunately, medical malpractice remains a serious public safety problem in New York and throughout the entire country. Shockingly, a 2018 study found that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. That being said, an adverse medical outcome is not necessarily malpractice under New York state law. A doctor, nurse, …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Personal Injury
Were you injured in an accident in New York? If so, you need access to the maximum available financial compensation to pay your bills and provide for yourself and your family. Whether you were hurt in a car crash, a slip and fall, or due to medical malpractice, you have the right to take legal …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
The pandemic has hit our communities hard. According to the New York Department of Health, nearly 2.1 million cases of the virus have been confirmed in our state since the start of the outbreak. The good news is that vaccines are arriving. The official New York COVID-19 vaccine tracker estimates that 42.9 percent of state …
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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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