Civil Trial For Suspected Terrorists?
CasesA poll yesterday revealed that by nearly a 2 to 1 ratio, Americans reject President Obama’s plan to try the...
Read More9/11 Settlement Headline In NY Post, “The Lawyers’ Payday”, Distorts The Truth
CasesOn February 13, 2010, the New York Post reported a settlement of the claims of the workers alleging an injury...
Read MoreDo Lawsuits Improve Patient Safety? McCabe Settlement Is Proof
CasesOn April 2, 2010, the family of Diane McCabe agreed to a record $5.2 million settlement with Albany Medical Center...
Read MoreA Prescription For Malpractice–A Great Idea!
Cases, LawsOn June 21, 2010, the Albany Times Union reported a pilot program to address medical malpractice issues underwritten by the...
Read MoreChange On The Way For New York’s No-Fault Law?
CasesNew legislation would expand the list of injuries that allows accident victims to recover monetary compensation under New York’s no-fault...
Read MoreBe Aware Of Radiation Levels!
CasesStories are reported about patients receiving one-time excess doses of radiation from routine scans. While imaging tests can save lives,...
Read MoreJudge-Directed Negotiations: A Way To Bully Vulnerable Victims Into Settlements?
CasesA new way to handle medical malpractice cases called “Judge-directed Negotiations” may soon be emerging in courtrooms all around New...
Read More91% Of Docs Overtest To Duck Lawsuits–Fact Or Fiction?
CasesThe author of a new study of 1,231 physicians concluded that 91 percent of physicians answered “yes” when posed the...
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