Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Amputation is a significant disability which permanently alters lives. At Powers & Santola, LLP, our New York medical malpractice lawyers have assisted many people who lost a limb due to preventable medical error. They often don’t know how this happened, and they want answers. Please contact us. Our legal team can quickly jump in to …
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Fires are common during construction, demolition, or renovation. Unfortunately, workers can become trapped by fire, suffering smoke inhalation and burns, among other serious injuries. A fire is a serious accident, and workers and their families should know their legal rights. Call Powers & Santola, LLP. You should receive compensation if you are injured while working …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Delayed Diagnosis
Each year, around 260,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Their outlook varies. Some breast cancer is more aggressive than others, but any patient would benefit from early detection. When breast cancer is diagnosed early, patients have more treatment options. They also have a statistically better chance of surviving the disease. The most prominent breast …
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Fatal accidents are not uncommon in New York, especially on our roads. Each year, hundreds of people are killed in collisions while riding in a car, enjoying a bicycle ride, or crossing the street as a pedestrian. According to one estimate, New York has more than 114,000 miles of public roads. And in 2022, the …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Anesthesia is one of the most important medical advances in the past 200 years. Before its invention, patients would have to undergo surgery either wide awake or only after getting drunk. They could suffer unimaginable pain. Anesthesia has made surgery bearable for millions of people. Modern anesthesia is not without problems, however. One rare issue …
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Thousands of tons of concrete are poured each year for New York construction. Concrete serves as a solid foundation for many buildings, but can also be used for columns, slabs, and beams. Concrete workers are a common sight at most construction sites, but they also face many hazards. If you were injured, contact Powers & …
At Powers & Santola, LLP, we use the latest technology to help our clients obtain a settlement after an accident. For decades, we have used accident reconstruction, which is an invaluable tool when negotiating or litigating a personal injury claim. Accident reconstruction experts help us visualize an accident which happened months ago. They can create …
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As experienced personal injury lawyers, we have represented clients with accident claims since the 1980s. In many ways, personal injury law has not changed much over the years. However, we are noticing other trends emerging with personal injury claims. Whether they involve insurance adjusters spying on victims or a greater attentiveness to mental health, these …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Anyone injured by substandard medical care might file a medical malpractice claim against a doctor or other health provider. However, the actual lawsuit doesn’t really involve the medical provider at all. Instead, their insurance company steps up and handles most of the negotiation, litigation, and fact gathering. In fact, you probably won’t even speak to …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Hundreds of construction workers are injured every year in dramatic workplace accidents like falls and explosions. But occupational illnesses also leave many workers sidelined. What’s worse, some of the most serious illnesses can progress rapidly to death. At Powers & Santola, LLP, our New York construction accident lawyers can represent any worker injured on the …
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