Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Patients can suffer serious harm as a result of many different forms of medical malpractice, from mistakes made in surgery to diagnostic errors that result in missed and delayed diagnoses. One common type of mistake that health care providers make is a medication error. Various health care providers can be responsible for injuries resulting from …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Delayed Diagnosis
A delayed cancer diagnosis is often devastating for a patient and for their family members. Much too frequently, when a delayed cancer diagnosis occurs, a patient seeks an accurate diagnosis from a primary care physician or even sees a specialist, only to receive the wrong diagnosis. As a result of the misdiagnosis, the patient’s cancer …
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If you have suffered a head injury, broken bone, or other serious injuries due to another person’s negligent, or careless actions, you can file a personal injury claim. Many people are hesitant to file these claims because they are simply not familiar with the claims process. Below, our Albany personal injury lawyer outlines what you …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
When you are suffering from a sickness or have become injured, you visit one of the many great healthcare facilities in New York to receive treatment. You expect, while there, that you will receive the proper treatment that allows you to make a full recovery. Most of the time, this is what you will receive. …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Construction sites are ever-present in New York. They are also some of the most dangerous places an employee could work. Just like in other states, when workers are hurt on a construction site, they can file a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation provides coverage for a worker’s medical bills and a portion of their lost …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or careless actions of another person, you can file a claim against the at-fault party to recover financial compensation. It is natural to have many questions when filing a wrongful death claim. One of your main concerns is likely how much your claim is …
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Anytime a patient suffers an injury as a result of a healthcare provider’s negligence, that patient may be eligible to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. After serious injuries, patients want to understand how the term “medical malpractice” is defined, and what kinds of actions (or inactions) can constitute medical malpractice under New York law. It …
If you or someone you love suffered an injury after seeking a diagnosis or treatment or care from a healthcare provider, it is important to learn more about reporting medical malpractice. It is important to have an Albany Medical Malpractice Lawyer with Powers & Santola, LLP, assess your case to determine whether you ultimately have …
When a loved one passes away, there are two general types of claims that may be filed under the circumstances: a wrongful death or a survival action. Both types of claims can allow the surviving family members to obtain compensation for losses that can include burial expenses, lost wages of the deceased, and non-economic losses …
Losing a loved one under any circumstances is tragic, but the loss of a loved one due to another party’s negligence can be truly devastating. When someone else’s carelessness or intentional action causes the death of someone you love, it is important to find out more about filing a claim against the responsible party. Although …
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