Category Archives: General Personal Injury
Court Rules on Punitive Damages in Nursing Home Neglect Case
On September 14, the Supreme Court of New York (Kings County) in the case of Butler v. Shorefront Jewish Geriatric Center ruled against the plaintiff seeking punitive damages against the Haym Solomon Home for the Aged in the death of his father. What are Punitive Damages? Most damages awarded in civil cases are compensatory… Read More »
Scaffolding Collapse in Harlem Injures 17; New York City Bus Passengers Hurt
Seventeen people were injured recently when scaffolding collapsed onto the back of a New York City bus (see Violations Issued to Construction Company in Harlem Scaffold Collapse at DNAinfo.com). The accident occurred on September 20th at 301 West 125th Street near Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem. The building was under demolition at the time,… Read More »
Shoulder Pain Pumps Destroy Shoulder Cartilage
A pain pump is a small catheter which is usually inserted into a shoulder following surgery. The pump is attached to the shoulder and connected to a container that is filled with a long-lasting local anesthetic. The purpose of the pump is to gradually and continuously release anesthetic for up to five days or… Read More »
The Role of the Life Care Plan in a Serious Personal Injury Case
Obtaining a recovery in any serious personal injury case requires the identification and assessment of current damages, including medical expenses and lost wages, as well as future damages, such as future medical expenses and diminished earning capacity. Estimating and projecting these future costs often requires the use of expert witnesses who can testify as… Read More »
New York Crane Accident Claims Life of Construction Worker
On August 30, a construction worker who was operating a 35-ton crane died when the crane tipped over, causing him to be pinned underneath. He died during rescue efforts after being trapped under the crane for several hours. The worker, whose name has not yet been released at the time of this writing, was… Read More »
Million-Dollar Verdict for Emotional Suffering in Stillbirth Upheld by New York Court
An article in the New York Times published online on August 23rd – After Stillbirth, Courts Try to Put a Price on a Mother’s Anguish – reports on two cases involving recovery by an expectant mother for mental suffering following a miscarriage or stillbirth caused by medical malpractice. In Ferreira v. Wyckoff Heights Medical… Read More »
Are You Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
If you have been injured on the job, it is important to know whether you are covered by workers’ compensation or not. If so, there are important timelines and procedures you must follow in order to secure your right to benefits. If not, you will need to find other ways to make sure you… Read More »