Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
When a nurse gives someone the wrong drug, their mistake could severely jeopardize the patient’s health. While nurses have the demanding task of taking care of us when we’re sick or injured, we have the right to expect a high standard of care from them. Serious or fatal mistakes are never acceptable. Can I sue …
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Can fault be determined by car accident damage? Damage to a vehicle can play an essential role in proving fault for an accident. However, it by itself usually isn’t enough to establish fault. Accident damage can tell investigators a vital part of a story, but it usually can’t tell the whole thing. If two drivers …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Car Accidents
The aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming, with many urgent and unexpected concerns suddenly emerging at once. One of the most important concerns is getting medical attention. How long do you have to go to the doctor after a car accident? Unfortunately, some accident victims either think they don’t need to see a …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Car Accidents
New York is one of a handful of states nationwide that have “no-fault” insurance laws. This means that all drivers are required to purchase no-fault auto insurance, which includes Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. If you are injured in a car accident in New York, your first resort for compensation must be your own insurance …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Car Accidents
Seat belts are a critical piece of safety equipment that can save your life. If you’re in a car accident, it can keep you in place and prevent you from getting harmed. However, some people choose not to wear a seat belt. Others may temporarily take their seat belt off while traveling to take care …
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If you have been involved in a collision in New York State, it is likely that an accident report will be filed. All drivers who are involved in an accident are required by NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law to stop and exchange information. If property damage exceeds $1001, you need to file a Report of …
Yes, a car accident can certainly affect your vision. Human eyes are extremely susceptible to harm, and car accidents can be the perfect setup for a serious eye injury. Threats to vision take many forms in a car crash. Accidents can involve shattering glass, high-speed airbag deployment, dangerous chemicals, fire, and many other dangers. Car …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Firm News
ALBANY, NY (Feb. 1, 2018) – The surviving family members of a veteran who died of lung cancer are entitled to $1,469,084.10 in compensation after the Syracuse VA Medical Center failed to follow up on an X-ray that showed a cancerous lesion, according to a recent order from the U.S. District Court in Albany. Medical …
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Albany attorney Laura M. Jordan has been appointed as vice president of the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association (CDTLA) for 2018, the Upstate New York personal injury law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP, announced today. Jordan’s appointment as vice president follows her term as treasurer of the CDTLA, an organization that serves as a …
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A car accident – and the decisions you make immediately after it – can have life-altering repercussions for you and your family. It is enormously important to not only ensure that you are safe, but also to ensure that your legal rights are protected. At Powers & Santola, our team of attorneys has decades of …
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