A clavicular fracture in childbirth is often associated with Erb's Palsy, but it isn't Erb's Palsy itself. Erb's Palsy is a nerve injury; a...

Everybody dies of something, some day. A malpractice case exists when a patient died due to negligently improper care. You cannot assume there was...

We recently settled a metabolic disorders case, along with super-subspecialized co-counsel, for >$6 million, but it was a long, very difficult...

NY law on wrongful death of an old person is horrible. Case value is dependent on the decedent having an income and supporting someone other than...

To bring a successful suit, you need to prove both negligence and consequent injuries. A short breakdown of an elevator does not prove negligence...

Nothing will be gained by speculating about why the doctor "lied" in your records. And it may not be a lie at all. It is quite possible that your...

Your "reliable source's" charge of drug use is not admissible, unless the source will come to court and testify to it under oath. A recorded phone...

There is no rule prohibiting pro se malpractice prosecutions, but it is a very unwise thing to do. Hire a professional on a contingency fee. If no...

My new doctor is cutting me off opiate medication that has helped me function for a very long time. Can he do that?

I am sorry for the many stressors in your life, but whether to continue a patient on opiates is a medical judgment call, not a malpractice issue....

Do I have a neglect case?

The key issue is whether your recovery was made much more complicated by the overnight delay in getting treatment. If your recovery is medically...