The Role of Expert Witnesses in New York Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

New York courts will not let a medical-malpractice claim reach a jury unless a physician or other healthcare professional—qualified by training, licensure, and direct clinical experience—confirms that acceptable care was breached and that breach injured the patient. The governing rule appears in Civil Practice Law & Rules § 3012-a, which...

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By May 19, 2025

Car Accidents: The Most Common Causes

Car accidents have many causes including driver error and automotive malfunctions. If you have been involved in an automotive collision, you need to understand the cause of the crash so that you can be awarded just compensation. The law offices of Poissant, Nichols, Grue, Vanier & Babbie will appoint an...

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by May 9, 2022

Can I Sue the Owner if I Suffer a Dog Bite?

Most dog owners are responsible for their pets and rarely have a problem biting someone. If a dog bites you, you may be able to seek compensation to cover your injuries, medical costs, and other damages. However, it is not always easy to sue a dog owner over a dog...

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by April 18, 2022

3 Things to Do if You Suspect Medical Malpractice

Medical Errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to a Johns Hopkins study, due to a quarter million patients dying yearly from that mistake. It increases the need for medical malpractice lawyers NYC. Only cancer and heart disease surpass these numbers. Further studies show...

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by April 4, 2022

Car Accident? What to Do Next

Getting into a car accident can initially leave you stunned and wondering what happened. Once you have recovered from the initial shock of the auto accident, it is essential to follow the proper steps to ensure everyone is safe, receives the medical care needed, and has everything required to file...

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by March 21, 2022

Personal Injury Cases You May Not Know About

The term "personal injury" is used to describe any harm caused by an accident. Trauma can occur through car accidents, slip and fall dangers, defective products, wrongful death cases, and more. New York personal injury attorneys at Poissant, Nichols, Grue, Vanier & Babbie will work tirelessly to achieve the highest...

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by March 7, 2022

Slip, Trip and Fall on Floors

Americans spend about $50 billion per year on medical expenses and loss of work from falling on floors. This week, “Business Week” magazine relates the story of Amber Morris, who walked into a Costco store , slipped and hit her right knee on the floor with such force that she...

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by November 8, 2021

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