New Yorkers expect the best care from their doctors, but it’s possible for a misdiagnosis to occur. Certain medical conditions are commonly misdiagnosed because their symptoms mirror those found in other illnesses. What are the three most commonly misdiagnosed medical...
Year: 2022
Are no contract disputes helpful?
Creditors may sell unpaid balances to New York debt collection firms in an effort to get at least a portion of what they are owed. If one of your unpaid debt balances was sold to a collection firm, you may receive letters or phone calls seeking payment. Although there...
The unique meaning of a quasi contract
A quasi contract is a legal arrangement made by a judge and involves two parties. The purpose is to resolve a dispute that involves the unjust enrichment of one party over another. This often involves a disagreement about the recipient and payment of a product or...
How common are diagnostic errors?
New York residents may benefit from learning more about how often diagnostic errors occur. According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, diagnostic errors may be defined as the failure to formulate a timely and accurate explanation of the...
Perfecting your appeal in New York
Filing a claim for medical malpractice in New York can be a contentious process. You may find yourself needing to file an appeal against a judgment you are unable to accept. If this is the case, you will need to perfect your appeal. The steps that you need to take to...
Validity claims and arbitration
Invalid contracts can be resolved using the arbitration method. However, if the arbitration itself is unsatisfactory, the decision cannot be reversed. There are federal laws that affect how the validity claims of written agreements are handled in New York. Protecting...
What is legal malpractice and when do you have a case?
New Yorkers who retain an attorney for legal matters expect to receive quality representation. However, lawyers sometimes make mistakes just like anyone else. It’s important to know when mistakes might be considered legal malpractice. What is legal malpractice? An...
FTC reviews non-compete agreements
There are many workers in New York who have signed non-compete agreements. These agreements are usually required by a potential employer as a condition of employment. Not only do employers want to control the employee while they are under contract, they want to...
Do non-compete agreements help businesses?
A non-compete agreement contract prohibits an employee from working for a competitor during a certain time. An employer may use non-compete agreements to stop employees from becoming a competitor. Employers can use non-compete agreements to protect themselves from...
Contract dispute resolution methods
New York is a major center for business, and with business comes contracts. Contracts don't always work out perfectly, and resolving disputes when it comes to contracts is an important skill for all parties involved to minimize costs and avoid negative outcomes....