Failure to Diagnose Subdural Hematoma in NY; Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyer Gerry Oginski Explains
Feb 09, 2013
Failure to diagnose a subdural hematoma can have devastating consequences.
First, a subdural hematoma is a collection of blood under the skull. This can occur as a result of trauma when you hit your h...
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"Doctor, Have You Ever Testified on Behalf of an Injured Victim?" NY Trial Lawyer Oginski Explains
Feb 09, 2013
A doctor who is called into court as a medical expert to testify will often be asked whether he has testified for the other side. He will cross examined and have his credibility tested.
If he is calle...
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"Objection! Palpably Improper. Don't Answer That Question"; NY Trial Attorney Gerry Oginski Explains
Feb 09, 2013
In pretrial testimony known as a deposition, there will often be objections made to questions being posed to a witness.
In New York, an attorney must make an objection if they feel the question is ina...
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What Does it Mean When Attorney Yells Out "Objection, Irrelevant!" in a Pre-Trial Deposition in NY
Feb 09, 2013
During the course of a civil lawsuit for an accident, medical malpractice or even wrongful death in New York, an injured victim will be questioned during a pretrial question-and-answer session under oa...
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"Objection, That's Privileged!" NY Medical Malpractice Attorney Gerry Oginski Explains Depositions
Feb 09, 2013
First, a deposition is a question and answer session given under oath, usually in your attorney's office. It is pretrial testimony. when you bring a lawsuit, attorneys representing the people you have ...
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Lawyers Screaming During Deposition? NY Medical Malpractice Trial Attorney Gerry Oginski Explains
Feb 09, 2013
It's not supposed to happen. Lawyers are supposed to act civilly to each other. You'd think it would be common sense. Even when attorneys have sharp disagreements about the legal issues in the case, th...
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How Do You Get Doctor to Admit Medical Malpractice in NY? Trial Attorney Gerry Oginski Explains
Feb 09, 2013
In a medical malpractice case in New York, it is critical to get the doctor you have sued to establish what the standards of care were at the time he or she treated you. There is a key reason for doing...
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Unrecognized Bowel Perforation Leads to Sepsis & Death; New York Attorney Gerry Oginski Explains
Feb 09, 2013
A woman went in for same-day surgery to have her fibroids removed. She was told the procedure was a "simple, routine procedure." The doctor told her she could have her fibroids removed laparoscopically...
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Why Filing a Complaint With NYS Dept. of Health Is Not the Same as Filing a Lawsuit in NY
Feb 09, 2013
There are some who believe that if the New York State Department of Health determines that there was wrongdoing, that means they will get money for their injuries by the Dept. of Health.
Filing a comp...
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Can You Use Findings by NYS Dept. of Health in Your Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in New York?
Feb 09, 2013
If the NYS Department of Health has determined that there were deficiencies with care and treatment rendered to you, can you use those findings during the course of your lawsuit to prove that the docto...
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