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Falling Tree Limbs Cause Injuries and Death in New York City Parks
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More Insurers Requiring Genetic Counseling Prior to Testing, OB/GYNs Disagree on its Necessity
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HMOs Can Be Sued for Malpractice if Treatment Is Denied
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Nurse Competency Questioned After Deaths of Multiple Patients
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Using Social Media Can Ruin a Personal Injury Lawsuit
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Information You Need for a Medical Malpractice Claim
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Appeals Court Overturns Medical Malpractice Verdict in New York
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Is Medical Malpractice a Criminal Act?
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Medical Errors Account for More Than 250,000 Deaths Every Year
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Filming Hospital Patients Without Consent Is Not Permitted in New York
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Nursing Home Abuse Is Often Committed by Other Residents
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Eye Surgery Mistakes May Entitle You to Compensation
Medical Malpractice
Heart Stents Can Cause Injuries That May Be Compensable
Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death Compensation For Loss of a Child or Elder
Birth Injuries
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Doctor Errors Do Occur and You May Be Entitled to Compensation When They Do
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Doctor-Patient Privilege in Medical Malpractice Cases
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Financial Abuse Often Overlooked in Nursing Homes
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Radiology and the Diagnosis of Cancer
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Deaths and Injuries in Nursing Homes Linked to Blood Thinner
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