Tag Archives: personal injury

Can You Sue a Doctor for Misdiagnosis?

If the misdiagnosis causes injury, then yes, you can sue a doctor for misdiagnosis. Medical misdiagnosis, mostly negative misdiagnosis, is the leading cause of medical malpractice claims. From a legal…

What is Carlos’ Law and How Does It Affect Construction Accident Claims?

What is Carlos' Law?

S.621B/A.4947B, Carlo’s Law, took effect in January 2023 and could affect the amount of compensation in a job injury claim. However, for the most part, this criminal law doesn’t affect…

Napoli Shkolnik 2023 In Review: Our Recap of Another Successful Year

Napoli Shkolnik 2023 in Review

Napoli Shkolnik has concluded another successful year of landmark settlements and significant legal action in the areas of environmental litigation, mass tort, and human rights. Among the firm’s accomplishments of…

What Are the OSHA Fatal Four Construction Injuries?

What Are the OSHA Fatal Four Construction Injuries

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Fatal Four construction injuries are the deadliest construction site injuries. Because of the high risk of serious injury, employers have a…

Occupational Injuries and Occupational Diseases: What’s the Difference?

Occupational Injuries and Occupational Diseases What is the Difference

In some ways, these two job injury claims are very different. Occupational injuries, like falls, usually happen suddenly and without warning. On the other hand, an occupational disease, according to…

Traumatic Brain Injuries: What You Should Know

Traumatic brain injuries can cause permanent damage

Moderate Traumatic Brain Injuries (mTBIs) mTBIs (concussions) might be the most common injury-related traumatic brain injury. The cumulative effect of mTBIs causes chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Injury symptoms usually begin…

Terms to Know for a Personal Injury Claim

Terms to Know for a Personal Injury Claim

Sometimes, it’s hard to understand basic personal injury claim terms like tortfeasor and negligence. Like all attorneys, we sometimes speak in Legalese. That’s the language we learned. Furthermore, many of…

The Official Car Accident Report is Inaccurate. What Should I Do?

The official police report is inaccurate - what should I do?

An erroneous police accident report could adversely affect an injury claim. In New York, this report is usually admissible as evidence, if “the report is made based upon the officer’s…