"The Court Will Take Judicial Notice"; What Does That Mean? NY Trial Attorney Gerry Oginski Explains
Feb 11, 2013
There are some things that are so well-known that often, you will hear a lawyer ask a judge to take judicial notice of a common fact.
A judge who presides over your accident, negligence, medical malpr...
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Property Owner in New York Fixes Defective Condition After You Fell; Is That Evidence of Wrongdoing?
Feb 11, 2013
You go visit a friend. The steps to the front of his house is broken and is uneven. You fall and break your leg.
You didn't know at that time, but the person who built those stairs did not build them ...
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What is the 'Burden of Proof' in a Negligence or Medical Malpractice Case in New York?
Feb 11, 2013
Many people believe that when an injured victim brings a lawsuit seeking compensation for their accident, negligence case, medical malpractice case or wrongful death case in New York, that they are req...
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New York Medical Malpractice: Will Your Pre-Trial Judge Be Same One Who Tries Your Case?
Feb 11, 2013
You might think that the judge who is assigned to your case for pretrial discovery will be the same one who actually tries your case should it go to trial.
The reality is that it is unlikely to happen...
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You've Settled Your Accident Lawsuit in NY; Should You Use a Structured Settlement?
Feb 11, 2013
When an injured victim receives a settlement in an accident case, a medical malpractice case or wrongful death case in New York, they often have no idea what to do with their settlement funds. Historic...
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Necrotizing Faciitis- Why It Can Be Devastating; New York Medical Malpractice Attorney Explains
Feb 11, 2013
Necrotizing faciitis is a devastating disease. It is a flesh-eating bacteria that can ravage your body. Necrotizing means dying or diseased tissue. Faciitis is an irritation or inflammation of the fasc...
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Your Diagnosis Was Delayed-Is There a Case? NY Medical Malpractice Attorney Gerry Oginski Explains
Feb 11, 2013
You think there's been a delay in diagnosing your true medical condition. You're concerned that the doctor or hospital failed to recognize what was really going on with you. There's one key question yo...
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Medical Malpractice: Did Any Doctor Confirm Wrongdoing? NY Trial Attorney Gerry Oginski Explains
Feb 11, 2013
When an injured victim calls and wants to know if they have a valid case, of the key questions I always ask is:
"Did any doctor or hospital staff confirm your belief that something was done wrong?"
W...
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What is Anaphylaxis? New York Medical Malpractice Attorney Gerry Oginski Explains
Feb 11, 2013
Anaphylaxis is a medical term used to describe an allergic reaction. It is also known as an anaphylactic reaction.
An allergic reaction can range from hives or a rash to respiratory arrest leading to ...
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What is an Ectopic Pregnancy? New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer Gerry Oginski Explains
Feb 11, 2013
An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus. If the pregnancy continues to grow outside of the uterus and say in the fallopian tube, it could destroy the fallopian tube and co...
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