For families that are expecting in New York City (particularly those couples set to become first-time parents), the final few weeks of pregnancy can be filled with excitement. All of those involved look forward to that moment when they realize that it is time to go to...
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Month: October 2017
Reviewing patient visitation rights
When discussing cases of hospital negligence, most in Queens may think that any problems in such scenarios would be squarely focused on a patient's care. Yet what about the circumstances of a patient's care? While the primary reason that patients are admitted to a...
Lawsuit alleges doctor botched simple laparoscopic procedure
For those in New York City who are the victims of a surgical error, the suffering that they experience may go far beyond the physical impact of the error. They may experience serious complications because of it, requiring them to take extended time away from their...
Why are you and your doctor speaking different languages?
You will likely be the first to admit that you do not have the level of clinical knowledge the many doctors practicing in Queens possess. At the same time, those doctors also need to recognize that you are the world's foremost authority on yourself. However, getting...
Lawsuits claim doctor held himself out as board-certified surgeon
For one seeking medical or surgical treatment in Queens, the question of whether or not a doctor is board-certified to perform the services that he or she advertises may never even come up. That is likely because most may simply trust that a provider would never dare...
Interviewing a nursing home administrator
When New York City residents begin looking into which local nursing homes they should commit the care of their loved ones to, their primary concern is likely the potential of their family members or friends experiencing abuse at the hands of caretakers. Such concerns...
How a short sale works in New York
If you are having problems making your mortgage payments on time, you may be considering various solutions. The best option for you depends greatly on your individual circumstances and priorities.For some New York homeowners, a short sale may present the best way to...
Damage caps limit woman from collecting all of $5.8 million award
People in New York City may be shocked to hear of the high jury awards handed out in medical malpractice cases. Perhaps it is due to the inordinate amounts given in such lawsuits that causes so many to dismiss them as simple attempts by dissatisfied people to get rich...
Should you go with a midwife?
If you have recently discovered that you are expecting, then right now you are probably neck-deep in information about choosing the best healthcare provider in Queens to help see you through your pregnancy. More and more women in recent years have found those to be...