Etiket Arşivleri: general negligence

Medical Malpractice vs. Negligence: What’s the Difference?

The duty of care, which is the foundation of an injury claim, is the biggest difference between medical malpractice and negligence.  Most property owners, drivers, and other non-professionals have a…

What Are the Steps in Documenting Your Injuries?

Physical injuries are the core issue in a negligence claim. Tortfeasors (negligent parties) must compensate victims for their injuries, just like they should compensate their neighbors if they hit and…

Can You Sue a Doctor for Misdiagnosis?

If the misdiagnosis causes injury, then yes, you can sue a doctor for misdiagnosis. Medical misdiagnosis, mostly negative misdiagnosis, is the leading cause of medical malpractice claims. From a legal…

NYC ‘Subway Surfing’ Death Prompts Civil Action

The MTA, Meta, and ByteDance Ltd. (TikTok) are jointly responsible for a rash of “subway surfing” deaths, according to court documents. Norma Nazario claims that countless videos on Meta Platforms…

Eli Lilly Once Again Under Scrutiny

Eli Lilly Once Again Under Scrutiny

Poor quality control practices and malfunctioning equipment were among the eight separate violations that government inspectors recently found at an Eli Lilly tirzepatide manufacturing facility in New Jersey. The U.S….

What is Carlos’ Law and How Does It Affect Construction Accident Claims?

What is Carlos' Law?

S.621B/A.4947B, Carlo’s Law, took effect in January 2023 and could affect the amount of compensation in a job injury claim. However, for the most part, this criminal law doesn’t affect…

Terms to Know for a Personal Injury Claim

Terms to Know for a Personal Injury Claim

Sometimes, it’s hard to understand basic personal injury claim terms like tortfeasor and negligence. Like all attorneys, we sometimes speak in Legalese. That’s the language we learned. Furthermore, many of…

FDA Takes Action Against Dangerous Eye Drops

FDA Takes Action Against Dangerous Eye Drops

Recently the Food and Drug Administration asked several retailers to stop selling several brands of eye drops, citing the risk of serious infection. The Food and Drug Administration issued an…

Beware of Some Common Halloween Hazards

Beware of Halloween Hazards

Among four to eight-year-olds, pedestrian accidents are ten times higher on October 31 than on any other day of the year. Halloween hazards exist for older children and adults as…