The legal fault for a slip and fall in a store, like most other personal injuries, depends on who, if anyone, breached a duty of care. In many cases, it is the store owner or manager who failed to keep the property safe. However, sometimes it’s the fault of the …
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How Long Do I Have to File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit in New York
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, your attention may be occupied by your physical recovery as well as the financial strain of mounting medical bills. Despite this, there is not a lot of time to file a slip and fall accident in New York. Depending …
Elmiron Bladder Medication Linked to Eye Damage and Vision Loss
Recent studies have found that patients who have been prescribed and use Elmiron have developed Maculopathy, an eye disorder that can lead to blindness. Early symptoms of Maculopathy include: Having difficulty reading Difficulty of eyes adjusting to darkness Difficulty of seeing close objects Vision becomes dim Spot of vision lost …
What Happens If I Get Hit by an Uninsured Driver?
Roughly 6% of the drivers in New York are uninsured. If you get hit by one of them, you will need to look to your own insurance policy to recover compensation. When your injuries are minor, your no-fault insurance policy should cover the medical bills. But if your injuries are …
Belviq Weight-Loss Drug Has Been Recalled Due to Cancer Risk
On February 13, 2020, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai remove its weight-loss drugs Belviq and Belviq XR from the market due to findings from a clinicaltrial showing that long-term use of Belviq was associated with cancer. The FDA has warned patients …
Allergan Recalls BIOCELL Textured Breast Implants Due to Increased Cancer Risks
The FDA recently recalled Allergan’s BIOCELL textured breast implants after finding that these implants were linked to causing a specificbreast cancer known as Breast Implant-AssociatedAnaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). People with Allergan’sBIOCELL textured implants are six times more likely to develop this type ofbreast cancer than people with textured implants …
What Should I Do If I Slip and Fall at Work?
If you slip and fall at work, report the incident to your supervisor and explain what happened in detail. Make sure you receive prompt medical attention, either by going to the emergency room or your employer’s doctor as per their workers’ compensation insurance policy. Even if you initially do not …
Can I Recover Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Yes, it is possible to recover lost wages in a personal injury lawsuit. When you are disabled because of another party’s negligence, you cannot work and support your family. A New York City personal injury lawyer at Douglas & London protects your rights while helping you receive the compensation you …
What Are Non-Economic Damages?
Non-economic damages can be the most significant component of the compensation that you are entitled to in a negligence lawsuit. At Douglas & London, we have used our skills and experience to win more than $20 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients. A New York City personal injury …
How Much is My Slip and Fall Case Worth?
Every year, more than 1 million Americans seek medical treatment for fall-related injuries. Slip and fall accidents are among the leading occupational hazards for people over the age of 55, and many of these incidents result in fractured hips, torn ligaments, or debilitating brain injuries. This can form the basis …
