Year: 2021
While boating is a lot of fun, it’s not without its dangers. The majority of boating accidents in New York are caused by human error. Inexperience contributes to many of these accidents as well. In many popular spots, people rent boats for a fun day on the water. Many of them may
Of all the types of accidents that occur on the roadways in New York, motorcycle accidents are often the most serious. This is due to how exposed and vulnerable motorcyclists are. Motorcycle riders don’t have the protection and safety features that car drivers have. This article will highlight some of
Have you been injured in a taxicab accident in New York? If so, you may be entitled to financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. The experienced New York taxi accident lawyers at Finz & Finz, P.C. can help you fight to maximize your
Our client suffers from scoliosis that was not timely diagnosed by her pediatrician, who we say did not properly perform evaluations and follow-up treatment for this condition during our client’s regular check-ups. We requested our client’s medical chart from the pediatrician’s office, but we were provided limited documentation with few
In New York and throughout the country, drunk drivers who seriously injure others are dealt with by the criminal justice system. However, jail time, fines, license suspensions, and other forms of punishment do not help the victims of the drunk driving accident. Fortunately, there is recourse for victims. In addition
New York’s Medical Indemnity Fund was designed to provide a funding source for future health care costs of infants in medical malpractice claims who sustained neurological injuries due to medical malpractice. Established in 2011, the Medical Indemnity Fund has two main purposes1) to pay costs necessary to meet the health
Springtime and summertime mean road trips for many families in New York. While your travel plans may be a bit different this time around due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s still a good idea to go over some spring and summer driving safety tips. These tips may help spare you
Our client’s husband was tragically killed at a scrap metal yard in Upstate New York when the driver of a tractor-trailer recklessly sought to dump a load of crushed cars and tin when our client’s husband was in the process of parking a truck only a few feet away. The
In a victory for New York nursing home residents and their families, Governor Cuomo recently repealed a law that made it nearly impossible to sue facilities and hospitals for negligent care during the COVID-19 pandemic. In April 2020, the governor signed the Emergency or Disaster Protection Act, which granted immunity
When a person consents to have a surgery performed, they do so because it will likely fix a problem or issues they are experiencing. While every surgery carries risks, people generally don’t expect that they will experience a new complication, illness, serious injury, or even death from the surgery. Although
