Medical professionals do their best to care for patients, but hospitals are busy, often chaotic places and mistakes can happen. Unfortunately, a mistake in this environment can result in serious harm to you or a loved one. There are several common mistakes that...
White Plains Personal Injury Law Blog
Is your baby safe in your car?
Every new parent faces a period of adjustment when they welcome a baby into the family, from buying new laundry detergent for your baby's clothes to overhauling your sleeping schedule. You might even change the way you think about your driving. When you have a baby in...
What are New York State’s distracted driving laws?
In our era of modern technology, drivers have myriad distractions at their fingertips. If you are a commuter in New York State, then you may have seen a distracted driver on the road. From texting while driving to chatting on the phone, far too many people seem to...
A cancer misdiagnosis leads to shock, disbelief and more pain
Like a lightning bolt, the disbelief strikes you and your family. How could this be? Months ago, you met with your trusted physician because you experienced constant back pain and fatigue. You were prescribed some medication and enrolled in a few weeks of physical...
A dog bit my child: What should I do next?
For a parent, the moments immediately after a dog bites their child are often frantic. There is worry over the kid’s health plus anger toward the dog’s owner, all simmering as they consider the best option for immediate medical care. There is undoubtedly a lot to...
What is should impingement syndrome and can I sue in New York?
New York residents might be wondering if the shoulder injury that they have is severe enough to pursue a lawsuit if the injury occurred in an accident of some kind. Here is more information on shoulder impingement syndrome so that you can make an informed decision....
Who is the most dangerous person on your construction site?
Hint: It’s probably not you or any of your co-workers. On most construction sites, the workers know that they must depend on each other for safety. These are the people you work with day in and day out. You have to have each other’s back. Although there are risks from...
Shoulder dystocia: its risk factors and its effects
If your child was seriously injured at birth, chances are that the doctors in charge were at fault. Medical negligence cases are not uncommon in White Plains, New York, and some birth injuries are more frequently reported than others. One of the more rare, but still...
What makes a good PI lawsuit?
Accidents are prone to happen all the time. In some cases, accidents can go a bit too far and the victim can suffer some serious injuries. How does the victim proceed with a lawsuit? How does he or she recover damages from the opposing party? It is important to know...
How to hold a dog’s owner responsible after being bitten
Dogs may be known as man’s best friend, but they don’t always live up to such a noble description. If one has seriously bitten you, you know how painful and terrifying that situation can be. Getting the necessary financial and medical support for your injuries can be...