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Medical Malpractice Law Firm in NYC Discuss Unauthorized Sterlizations
We practice in New York, but we pay attention to medical malpractice stories from across the country because we consider it to be part of our duty to stay informed. That explains how we came across the news of the doctor with a long history of medical malpractice accusations who now stands accused of a horrifying practice – sterilizing female inmates at a state prison for women without proper authorization. The 69-year-old doctor worked for the prison until 2011 when he “retired.” He was hired as a contract physician immediately after and worked at Valley State until 2012. Between 2006 and 2010, he performed over 100 tubal ligation surgeries, which render women unable to have children. He did not have proper state authorization to perform these operations, according to the Center for Investigative Reporting. The investigation also found that the doctor performed some 378 kinds of sterilizations, including hysterectomies and
EP02 S02: $1 Million Trial Story – Slip and Fall in a Brooklyn Public School
Discover our new podcast episode, this time I talk about a Slip and Fall case in Brooklyn, a Million Dollars Story! Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Welcome to Trial Stories an informative discussion of civil justice with a focus on the human story. I’m your host. Arkady Frekhtman a New York City trial lawyer passionate about helping serious injury victims and their families. Hi, everybody, and welcome to Trial Stories. Today, we wanted to talk about a particular case that we handled this year in 2020. And it involved a slip and fall inside a public school, an elementary school in Brooklyn, specifically in Bensonhurst, where we have our office. It was a mother who was picking up her child from school, and as she was picking up her child, she was caused to slip and fall. It happened around 3:00 PM, when all the kids were
EP01 S02: NYC Tenant FAQs: Can I Sue My Landlord For Not Making Repairs?
Because the landlord was notified about the leak in the ceiling but did not fix it correctly, they would be legally responsible for any damages or injuries that were caused by the leak. Learn what to do if this situation happens to you and how an attorney can help. Join The Official FREE Official NYC Tenant’s Rights Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2WmES8M Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Welcome to Trial Stories an informative discussion of civil justice with a focus on the human story. I’m your host. Arkady Frekhtman a New York City trial lawyer passionate about helping serious injury victims and their families. One question that tenants in apartment buildings throughout New York city often ask is, “Can I sue my landlord for not making a repair?” Say for example, I have a crack in my ceiling and I tell the landlord about it. And the landlord says,
How To Recognize Traumatic Brain Injuries in Young Children and Teens
Whether they are toddlers or teens, it can be difficult to tell when children have suffered a serious head or brain injuries if they are not crying or complaining. Far too often, small children and teens just think they are feeling a bit odd – and have no idea that they should either obtain immediate medical help or lie down and rest for an extended period. All this puts extra pressure on parents, teachers, and other caregivers to carefully observe and get help for any child with visible problems. Yet until children reach school age, (unless they are undergoing routine medical exams), the signs and symptoms of major brain injuries may be hard to discern. This article looks at how many children’s head injuries occur and common signs that a child or teen is struggling with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Diagnostic information is also shared. Early discovery is crucial
New York Automobile Accident Attorney Explains if OBEL Coverage is Necessary
Here at the New York Accident Attorneys of Frekhtman & Associates, we advise New York car insurance holders to consider purchasing OBEL i.e. Optional Basic Economic Loss coverage. Along with basic insurance coverage, OBEL coverage provides protection to automobile accident victims with an additional $25,000 which can be used to cover medical expenditures and lost wages. There are various types of insurance covers that provide compensation for medical bills/or lost earnings in case of an auto accident. OBEL coverage is optional coverage and is not mandatory. If you obtain this coverage then it will provide an additional benefit of $25,000 which will supplement your motorist insurance coverage. It is mandatory for every single driver of an auto vehicle in New York to possess Personal Injury Protection or No-Fault insurance. The No-Fault insurance pays for medical bills up to $50,000 and this optional coverage provides an additional cover of $25,000. In
Diagnosing Complex Symptoms When Neck Injury Occurs
Some of the most painful neck injuries people ever suffer are due to motor vehicle accidents, sports activities, and work-related falls. Depending on the severity of the neck damage, they can also develop serious, long-term spinal cord injuries (SCIs). When a neck damage patient arrives fully conscious in the emergency room, the physicians will carefully conduct a thorough physical exam and then ask many questions about the accident. Every neck injury must be promptly evaluated so that secondary health problems will not rapidly escalate. Here are some symptom lists that can help doctors diagnose specific neck damage issues, followed by a brief overview of the most common diagnostic tests often used. Neck damage symptoms indicating possible harm to the larynx or the trachea As WebMD notes, the trachea or windpipe is about four inches long and extends from just beneath the larynx (or voice box) down to an area behind