Why Doctors Should Take Cephalohematoma Seriously
Nothing is more distressing than discovering your newborn has suffered a birth injury, especially if it occurred at the hands of a doctor. While the birthing process can be confusing and complicated, doctors should be fully prepared for every situation. During a difficult birth, doctors may use several tools and methods to help your child enter the world, but it is also important to observe your child afterward. This is especially true if your child suffers from a cephalohematoma.
Identifying a Head Injury After a Construction Accident
Construction sites can be messy, chaotic, and noisy, making it difficult for workers to perform their duties safely. Even if workers are following every safety procedure and using their equipment correctly, they always run the risk of suffering a serious injury, especially if someone else is not taking the same precautions. The most dangerous injuries include some form of head trauma. While you may think a minor blow to the head is nothing to worry about, you should still see a doctor, especially if you are experiencing the following symptoms.
Distracted Driving Named 2nd Leading Cause of Fatal Truck Accidents
Independent research from multiple organizations has shed light on the dangers of distracted driving – specifically, due to cell phones. Based on this research and the growing issue of distracted driving accidents among truckers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has outright banned commercial truck drivers from holding a cell phone in their hands at any time while driving. In addition, several states, including New York, have their own strict laws on cell phone use. Despite these regulations and the ever-present danger of distracted driving, truck drivers can still skirt the rules and put everyone on the road at risk.
Never Go Into a Malpractice Claim Alone
Say you were injured in a hospital. The staff may rush to rectify the issue promptly. While you definitely deserve quick and efficient medical treatment, you may also find yourself receiving calls or visits from the hospital’s attorneys. This is because the hospital wants to determine how much liability they hold for your injuries. If possible, they may immediately offer you a settlement to keep you from filing a lawsuit. While this may seem like a godsend, you should always consider speaking to a lawyer first.
How Do Motorcyclists Receive Compensation After an Accident?
New York is a no-fault state, meaning each driver must file against their own insurance company after an accident, no matter who was at fault. However, Article 51 of New York’s Insurance Laws, which defines no-fault insurance in New York, has extremely specific language. Under this law, motorcycles are treated as separate vehicles altogether when compared to cars, trucks, and buses. As a result of this categorization, New York’s no-fault insurance laws do not apply to motorcyclists, which can drastically impact your ability to receive compensation after a motorcycle accident.
WRSH Attorney Named to Top Verdict’s 2019 Top 10 Settlements in NY
As we near the end of a trying year, it is important to look back at our accomplishments and achievements. Here at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, each of our attorneys and staff excels at delivering outstanding case results for our clients, and we are extremely honored when one of our attorney’s skill is recognized.
The Difference Between a Wrongful Death Claim and a Survival Action
Following the death of a loved one, a family can easily be devastated under the weight of financial insecurity. Many homes in New York require each family member to work full-time jobs to make rent, pay for household expenses, and raise children. The resulting financial fallout of a death can completely change the course of an entire family.
How to Get Surveillance Camera Footage of Your Auto Accident
If you want to file a claim after a car crash, collecting evidence of the other guy’s negligence is key. While a police report, accident photos, and medical expert opinions are invaluable, hard evidence that shows the accident occurring in real-time can prove incredibly useful.
How to File a Personal Injury Claim as an Undocumented Immigrant
Built on the strength and culture of immigrants, New York City is one of the most diverse cities in the world. As such, it is home to hundreds of thousands of undocumented workers who provide much-needed services throughout the city. Unfortunately, when injured, they often are afraid to come forward to seek medical treatment, much less to file a claim for damages against a negligent or reckless person.
Pedestrians vs Garbage Trucks: How to File a Government Tort Claim
Speedy, efficient, and thorough garbage pickup is absolutely necessary in a city as packed and busy as New York, but only if done safely. Garbage trucks are heavy, powerful vehicles that can cause serious damage in an auto accident, and they are even more dangerous if a pedestrian is involved. Given how many New Yorkers walk to and from work or jog for exercise, drivers should be keenly aware of everyone around them at all times. Otherwise, the everyday jogger could be severely injured in an accident.