Archive for October 2019
What are the New York Laws on Shared Fault?
Determining who was at fault is a vital element in a personal injury claim in New York City. Once liability is assigned, it will typically determine how much each party will be responsible for paying for resulting injuries or property damage. When it comes to fault, New York is unlike many other states, in that…
Read MoreWhat If You Miss the Filing Deadline for a Personal Injury Claim in New York?
The filing deadline created by the New York statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits is critically important. Unfortunately, missing the deadline may leave you without the ability to pursue a claim and be compensated. When a personal injury claim is pursued after the statute of limitations runs out, the defendant will most likely react…
Read MoreDo New York City EMTs Have a “Duty to Act”?
While on the clock, New York City Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) have a “duty to act,” which means they are legally obligated to administer care to consenting individuals who are in need of it. However, like most states, New York does not have a similar law or policy in place for those who are off-duty.…
Read MoreDo You Know Who is Taking Care of You in the Hospital? Part Two
For years, hospitals and medical centers have attempted to limit their financial exposure for the medical malpractice of the professionals who work within their facility. They have attempted to do this by contracting with third-party professional corporations, sometimes local and at other times national corporations. Such corporations provide the services of anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse…
Read MoreDrugmaker Sanofi Issues Recall After Zantac Tests Discover Possible Carcinogen
As a result of FDA tests that found traces of N-nitrosodimethylamine, or NDMA, in Zantac and other forms of ranitidine, major drug manufacturer Sanofi voluntarily issued a recall of the popular heartburn medication. Here, the pharmaceutical liability attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C. provide recent updates on this massive recall as…
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