Is A Nurse Practitioner Just As Good As A Physician?
GeneralWith a shortage of primary care doctors, many states are expanding the authority of nurse practitioners. Nurse practitioners are registered...
Read MoreHow Do I Find Out If My Doctor Has Practiced In Another State?
GeneralYou can find out this information through the website, www.docinfo.org, of the Office of Professional Medical Conduct of the Federation of...
Read MoreWhat Happens To The Money In An Infant Settlement Case In Kingston, New York?
GeneralUnder New York law (CPLR sections 1206 and 1208), the money in an infant settlement case must be invested in...
Read MoreIs A Class Action Better Than An Individual Lawsuit?
GeneralClass action lawsuits rarely serve the best interests of individuals. Recently, it was announced that 10,500 cops, firefighters, hardhats and...
Read MoreAre There Benefits Of A “Bench Trial” Over A Jury Trial?
GeneralWith very few exceptions, law firms representing personal injury victims automatically ask for jury trials at the conclusion of disclosure proceedings. Lawyers...
Read MoreWhat Is Informed Consent?
GeneralInformed consent is the number one defense to medical malpractice cases. Informed consent means that the physician informed the patient about the risks...
Read MoreCan My Doctor Stop Treating Me For No Reason?
GeneralYes, your doctor can stop treating you for any non-discriminatory reason. However…(there’s always conditions), there is a protocol that should...
Read MoreWhat Is The Best Way To Prevent Pressure Sores From Getting Worse?
GeneralPressure sores can be prevented from getting worse with one simple step: daily skin inspections. With the start of each...
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