The negligence of a doctor, nurse, hospital or other medical professional is defined as a deviation or departure from accepted medical practice. If you or a loved one were injured as a result of a birth injury, surgical error or failure to diagnose or treat an illness, contact me immediately.

New York law permits the estate of someone who died as a result of he negligence of others to recover for damages including the loss of the decedent’s income, the loss of the decedent’s guidance to children, the loss of inheritance and other pecuniary loss.

The law concerning liability for falls can be complicated. Often a municipality will have to be served with a Notice of Claim as a prerequisite to a lawsuit. Steven Sachs will ensure that the responsible property owner is identified and that the appropriate municipalities are put on notice of your accident, if necessary.

If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, as well as the damage to your property. Contact me immediately to ensure that your healthcare related to your accident is covered by No-Fault insurance.

Your life and your family’s well-being can be changed forever if you are injured at work. Not all workplace injuries are covered solely by Worker’s Compensation.

Many injuries suffered at nursing homes including bed sores and injuries from falls could be avoided with proper care and prevention strategies. Nursing homes that mistreat the elderly and vulnerable should be held accountable. Contact me if you or a loved one have been injured in a nursing home and I will investigate whether the injury should have been prevented.