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Potential Changes to New York Personal Injury Laws in 2023

Personal injury laws are designed to protect individuals who have suffered harm or injury due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others. These laws ensure that victims receive compensation for their injuries and other related damages. In the state of New York, personal injury laws have recently undergone significant changes. Here are the key updates… read more

Neurosurgery Case Settled for $750,000 at Trial

Continuing our string of strong results, partner Adam E. Deutsch, settled our client’s neurosurgery case in the middle of trial for $750,000. Our client sought treatment for a fractured neck after a fall at home. Due to the negligence of the defendant neurosurgeon the fracture failed to heal properly leaving our 78-year-old client with a… read more

Recent Settlements of $450,000, $1.5 Million, $1.6 Million

After obtaining a jury trial verdict in Suffolk County last month, Fiedler Deutsch, LLP continued our winning ways this month. $450,000 Settlement: After nearly two years of litigation and midway through a jury trial in Rockland County Supreme Court, we settled our client’s case for $450,000. Our client had a hip replacement done by a… read more

Medical Malpractice Insurance Coverage Basics

Healthcare professionals often carry some type of medical malpractice insurance to cover claims of services that result in a patient’s injury or death.  Types of Medical Malpractice Insurance There are two basic types of medical malpractice insurance: Claims-Made With this type of policy, medical malpractice insurance will cover claims made and reported while the policy… read more

Common Examples of Medical Malpractice that Can Lead to Birth Injuries

Some birth injuries are unavoidable, but others are caused by errors. There are many different types of medical malpractice that can lead to birth injuries, such as the following.  Types of Medical Malpractice that Often Lead to Birth Injuries Failure to monitor during pregnancy to identify any risk factors Failure to properly monitor the mother… read more