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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 »
