Archive for 2019
How Long Do You Have to File a Medical Malpractice Case in New York?
There is a time limit known as the “statute of limitations” for filing any type of medical malpractice case. In New York, patients injured by the improper or negligent treatment of a private healthcare professional or hospital have two and a half years to file a claim. Failing to do so within the allotted time…
Read MoreCertificate of Merit in a New York Medical Malpractice Case
In the state of New York, individuals pursuing a medical malpractice claim are required by law to have their attorneys file a certificate of merit with the original complaint. The purpose of the Statute, New York Civil Practice Law and Rules Section 3012-a, is to deter and quickly end non-meritorious claims against health care providers.…
Read MoreAn Overview of the Cancer Look-Back Bill
A bill recently signed into law in New York has granted additional protections to retired firefighters who are diagnosed with cancer post-retirement. Here, the General Counsel to the Uniformed Firefighters Association discusses the implications of the bill and how it positively impacts members of the FDNY. The Bill Recognizes the Heightened Risk for Firefighters to…
Read MoreWhat 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…
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