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What is New York’s Limited “Discovery” Rule?
January 31, 2020
The state of New York has implemented a limited “discovery” rule that can toll the statute of limitations when it...
What is the Medical Malpractice Statute Of Limitations for Minor Children?
January 30, 2020
New York state law specifically extends the time to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit for a minor child. Medical malpractice...
Can I Seek Compensation for Emotional Distress Caused by a Doctor?
January 29, 2020
Emotional distress caused by a doctor’s intentional or negligent act, can at times be worse than a physical injury. In...
What is considered a “reasonable person” when it comes to negligence?
January 28, 2020
Before a party can be held accountable for an injury caused by negligence, it must be determined whether the defendant...
What are the New York Car Accident Reporting Requirements?
January 28, 2020
After a car accident in New York, there are several reporting requirements to follow in order to protect your right...
What Must Plaintiffs in NYC Negligence Cases Prove?
January 26, 2020
Cases of negligence in New York City rely on a plaintiff’s ability to define, determine, and prove negligence occurred. At...
I Need Help With the Report of Motor Vehicle Accident (Form MV-104)
January 24, 2020
When car accidents happen in New York, anything can happen – damages, injuries, or worse, death. You may find yourself...
Zantac and Generic Ranitidine Found to Contain Cancer-Causing Carcinogen NDMA
January 21, 2020
In September 2019, NDMA was discovered in Ranitidine, which is commonly sold under the brand name Zantac. Following this discovery...
Medical Device Malfunction Reports Found in Hidden FDA Database and Kept From Public Eye
December 17, 2019
Medical device manufacturers are responsible for ensuring their products are safe for public use, and that the public is informed...
Decades of Self-Regulation in the Talc-Based Consumer Product Industry Leads to More Intensive Testing by the FDA
December 17, 2019
After decades of lax regulation of talc-based products and cosmetics, the FDA has decided to improve testing to eliminate the...
SPBMC Member David J. Dean Recovers $1 Million in Medical Malpractice Case
November 1, 2019
SPBMC Member David J. Dean recovers $1 million settlement after a pregnant mother was given an improper spinal injection, leading...
Certificate of Merit in a New York Medical Malpractice Case
October 30, 2019
In the state of New York, individuals pursuing a medical malpractice claim are required by law to have their attorneys...