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New York City’s Best and Worst Hospitals
Consumer’s Reports Releases New York City’s Best and Worst Hospitals A February 2012 report by Consumer’s Reports found that NYC Hospitals are some of the worst in the nation. According to Consumers, “[o]f the 50 lowest-scoring such hospitals nationwide, 30 are in the New York City area.” The best score from a NYC hospital was NYU Langone [...]
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BUS ACCIDENTS AND LIMITED INSURANCE COVERAGE in NY
According to the NY Post today, a car going through a red light in Brooklyn struck a NYC Bus injuring a dozen people including several passengers on the bus. The injured victims were taken to Lutheran Medical Center and Kings County Hospital. Unfortunately, when one driver causes so much collateral damage, there may be limited insurance [...]
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City of New York settles Medical Malpractice suit for 18 Million to avoid a jury trial.
A brave Brooklyn mom whose hands and feet were amputated in a shocking medical nightmare has won a $17.9 million settlement from the city and a hospital. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/multiple-amputee-tabitha-mullings-wins-17-9m-settlement-article-1.1033059#ixzz1oINxzXBL
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Auto insurers playing hardball over your claims!
Auto Insurers have a systematic method to avoid paying claims. Their strategy goes like this - “deny, delay, defend,” An intrepid CNN report has published an eye opener here and spent 18 months investigating the minor -impact -soft-tissue injury clashes around the nation. Read about this here.
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Profits Over Policyholders – The 10 worst Insurance Companies for Customers
AllState is rated the worst insurance company in America. (From www.whnt.com) The American Association for Justice has recently released a report entitled The Ten Worst Insurance Companies in America. You can read it here Read the complete story here >
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New York motor vehicle accident Law
Today a 22 year old Ramapo college student reportedly crossed lanes onto oncoming traffic resulting in a head on collision. The student was airlifted to a local hospital after police and EMS arrived at the scene. It was still unknown why the student crossed over into the other lane of traffic. Many people do not know that [...]
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Hit & Run Accident Victims Rights in New York
A Brooklyn, New York teenager was killed in a hit-run accident by a van driver with a revoked license, as reported by the NY Post in January, 2012. The driver fled but the police in the vicinity after a chase were able to apprehend the driver. The driver may be defendants in a personal injury lawsuit for negligence. [...]
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New York WORKERS COMPENSATION
WORKERS COMPENSATION What should I do if I am involved in a work related accident? Immediately notify a supervisor or your employer that you were injured while working and complete a written accident report. If you do not give your employer notice of the accident within 1 month, you may lose your right to [...]
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10 IMPORTANT LEGAL TIPS FOR NEW YORK ACCIDENT VICTIMS
10 IMPORTANT LEGAL TIPS FOR NEW YORK ACCIDENT VICTIMS 1. Even if you are paid off the books, you are entitled to worker’s compensation, but not social security disability. However, you may be entitled to supplemental security income. 2. If you are in the country illegally, you are still entitled to worker’s compensation benefits, but not social security benefits. [...]
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Hit and Run Accidents – victim’s rights in New York
A Brooklyn, New York teenager was killed in a hit-run accident by a van driver with a revoked license, as reported by the NY Post in January, 2012. The driver fled but the police in the vicinity after a chase were able to apprehend the driver. The driver may be defendants in a personal injury lawsuit for [...]
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