When Should You Seek a Second Opinion After a Medical Diagnosis?
If you or someone close to you has ever been diagnosed with a serious illness, you already know how stressful it can be. On the other hand, receiving no diagnosis at all can be incredibly frustrating—and just as stressful—if you are experiencing symptoms. Unfortunately, diagnostic errors are alarmingly common in the United States. According to CBS[...]
How can negligence lead to a medical malpractice case?
People go to the doctor whenever they do not feel well. When we are feeling under the weather, they rely on doctors to tell them what is wrong with them. This process shows how much we put our trust in doctors. We believe them when they tell us what is wrong with us and how we[...]
What is a premises liability case?
Premises liability refers to the owner of a property’s responsibility to uphold a certain level of safety for that area. When customers walk around a grocery store or when they walk out of a mall, they do not expect dangerous conditions that could potentially cause harm to them. They are thinking of what they need to[...]
Slips, Trips & Falls in Parking Lots: What You Need to Know
Parking in a bustling metropolitan area always poses a challenge. When running errands in New York, for example, finding a space in a reasonable location—and for a reasonable rate—often seems impossible. And since parking lots in the city are virtually always full, they are subjected to a lot more wear and tear than those in less[...]
Can firefighters collect workers’ compensation?
Under state laws, New York City firefighters are not eligible to receive workers’ compensation. This form of compensation cannot aid them when they are injured while on the job. The nature of their job can be dangerous though, which means there must be some way for them to receive aid. Firefighters have two options when pursuing[...]
How can I be compensated for my construction accident?
Construction workers are focused on getting the job done whenever they are working at a site. Since they work this job on a daily basis, they may not be aware of how dangerous some of the tasks they are faced with can be. Even when proper safety precautions are followed, workers might find themselves the victim[...]