In New York, patients must give their consent to medical procedures prior to the commencement of the procedure. If a healthcare professional fails to obtain this consent, they could be looking at serious legal liability. In fact, informed consent issues are what underlie many medical malpractice cases in New York. But what exactly is informed Continue Reading..
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New York State guarantees medical treatment for patients, but not absolutely. There are numerous exceptions that allow healthcare providers to deny a patient medical treatment. Unfortunately, care is often denied when it should not have been, which leads to patient suffering and death. In these cases, you can sue medical providers for failing to provide
Medical malpractice is among the most damaging actions a healthcare provider can commit. It not only causes injuries and death but also damages the trust the public places in healthcare professionals. Fortunately, victims of malpractice can seek compensation for their losses, but can they do so without a lawyer in New York? The answer to
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Before the beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek passed away in 2020, one of the last champions he hosted was Brayden Smith. Smith, a five-time champion from Henderson, Nevada, would win a substantial sum of money as a gameshow champ but would pass away shortly after his stint on the show. One year after his death,
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A New York doctor is in serious criminal trouble as he faces charges relating to the death of five of his patients. In 2019, George Blatti, a Nassau County doctor, was arrested and charged with numerous felony counts relating to the illegal sale of a controlled substance, including: Criminal sale of a prescription for a
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