Category Archives: Medical malpractice law

Brooklyn Jury Awards $11M to Struck Deliveryman, Though High-Low Caps Recovery

A Brooklyn Supreme Court jury has awarded $11.03 million in damages to a deliveryman who was struck from behind by a car as he carted Mexican food on his electric bike. But because of a “high-low agreement” between the parties, arrived … Continue reading

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Judge Declares Mistrial Due to Plaintiff's Death in Case Against Philip Morris and RJR

Stock image. Vero Beach, FL— A Florida state court judge Monday declared a mistrial eight days into trial against the nation’s two largest tobacco firms, following the death of the plaintiff in the case. Collar v. R.J. Reynolds and Philip … Continue reading

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New York Appellate Court Rules that Summary Judgment Should Have Been Entered in Car Accident Case

In a Syracuse automobile accident lawsuit, the plaintiff must be able to prove that the driver against whom a claim is filed was negligent in some manner. In order to prove negligence, the plaintiff has to prove that the defendant … Continue reading

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Summer Camps for Children with Cerebral Palsy

As we enter the summer months, many parents are setting out to find fun and enriching activities for their children to participate in. And what better summer activity than summer camp? Parents of children with disabilities often have difficulty finding … Continue reading

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New York Court Discusses Reduction of Liability Based on Proportion of Fault in Multi-Defendant Malpractice Case

When a patient is provided the wrong medication or the wrong dosage of a properly prescribed medication it may result in significant harm and in some cases, death. Often times multiple care providers will be responsible for administering the wrong … Continue reading

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