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If you suffer serious injuries in a car accident in New York, you may have the right to pursue compensation for pain and suffering. This includes emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and the overall impact the injury has on your life. However, proving these...
Preventable Medical Errors Spike in 2024 - Joint Commission Data Reveals Medical Mistakes Up 13% Over Previous Year The Joint Commission data for the year 2024 reveals that significant medical mistakes, known as Sentinel Events, increased by 13% over 2023. A...
Accidents can be overwhelming, but staying calm and knowing what to do helps you later. One of the most helpful things you can do is collect solid proof at the scene. Proper documentation supports your version of events and helps with claims. Take clear and detailed...
As is the case everywhere, when a driver causes an accident on New York’s roads because of their carelessness, they must pay compensation to their victims. Sometimes, however, getting a responsible driver to pay compensation is easier said than done. The minimum...
The residents of nursing homes in New York are some of the most neglected and helpless patients in the state’s health care system. Responding to reports from patients, patients’ relatives and other health care providers, state Attorney General Letitia James has...
Surgeries, medical procedures or even routine doctor visits may cause a great deal of stress and worry. Everyone has heard medical negligence stories involving extreme problems or errors. However, the reality is that many different things can establish medical...
Under New York law, property owners have a duty toward people who visit them to keep the premises free from safety hazards, so as to minimize the risk of someone being injured in an accident. When they breach this duty by not repairing a safety hazard, and a visitor...
Attorney Kevin M. Habberfield, Esq. was again selected by his peers for inclusion in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America by US News & World Report. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Its methodology is designed to capture,...
Elder abuse is a severe offense and can be challenging to understand fully. These six myths debunk common misconceptions associated with elder abuse. Myth 1. Elder Abuse Only Happens In Nursing Homes FACT: While some nursing homes are known to have several cases of...
