Statute of limitation for malpractice

The answer to your question is not cut and dry. The statute of limitations (i.e. the time period within which you must start a lawsuit) for a...

If a consulting physician clears a patient for surgery

It would be extremely difficult to hold the surgeon liable for a negligent surgery clearance as the surgeon has a right to rely upon the opinion of...

CAN I SUED MY DOCTOR FOR WRONGFUL BIRTH ?

While my colleagues are correct that NY does not recognize "wrongful life" actions, it does recognize a cause of action for the economic costs of...

Do I have a legit case for medial malpractice?

In New York, you are required to prove that the physician who treated you departed from accepted standards of care. It is impossible to tell from...

Medical record release time

With all due respect to my colleague from Massachusetts, the law in New York is different than in his state. The law in New York does not require...

How long after a patient dies do you have to wait to review their medical records?

There are actually two issues to be considered. The first deals with the individual requesting the records. Pursuant to New York State law, you...

I had a medical malpractice attorney in brooklyn ny I gave him hospital records.

You are not under any obligation to tell a subsequent attorney that another attorney previously rejected the case. The desire to withhold this...

Taco Bell.. What should I do? What legal actions can I pursue?

It is very interesting that you posted this question. I am currently investigating a similar case that occurred in New York. The person for whom I...

Do I have a significant case?

You may indeed have a valid case against the gas station. The gas station owner is responsible to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition...

All of my colleagues have given you good answers and sound advice. I must add, based upon the limited information available in your post, that your...