Etiket Arşivleri: personal injury

Medical Malpractice vs. Negligence: What’s the Difference?

Medical Malpractice vs. Negligence Whats the Difference

The duty of care, which is the foundation of an injury claim, is the biggest difference between medical malpractice and negligence.  Most property owners, drivers, and other non-professionals have a…

What Are the Steps in Documenting Your Injuries?

What Are the Steps in Documenting Your Injuries

Physical injuries are the core issue in a negligence claim. Tortfeasors (negligent parties) must compensate victims for their injuries, just like they should compensate their neighbors if they hit and…

Can You Sue a Doctor for Misdiagnosis?

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…

NYC ‘Subway Surfing’ Death Prompts Civil Action

NYC ‘Subway Surfing Death Prompts Civil Action

The MTA, Meta, and ByteDance Ltd. (TikTok) are jointly responsible for a rash of “subway surfing” deaths, according to court documents. Norma Nazario claims that countless videos on Meta Platforms…

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…