What damages are awarded in a wrongful death case in NY?
Recently, a New York jury awarded the family members of Cheryl Raefski, who died following surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center, with $13 million. The wrongful death suit stems from a tragic botched surgery that occurred in 2011. While the large jury...
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Month: December 2018
Exploring the Podiatric Malpractice Case of Seabrook vs. Katz, DPM
Can a podiatrist be held legally accountable for causing a foot deformity?
Recently, the podiatric malpractice case of Seabrook v. Katz, DPM, went to trial in New York. In this case, the plaintiff, Patricia Seabrook, claimed that the defendant podiatrist inflicted foot deformities and pain while attempting to treat...
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10 Ways Surgeons Can Make Your Injury Worse
Before having surgery, your surgeon should explain the risks and benefits of the surgical procedure you are undergoing. All surgical procedures have some risk for the patient. Surgeons and physicians cannot guarantee a specific outcome. They do their best for the patient, but some things are out of the surgeon’s control.
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