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Stroke

Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and death. According to the CDC, in the United States, someone suffers a stroke every 40...

Appellate Division Affirms Labor Law § 240(1) Protections in Cagua v. Bushwick Holdings

In Cagua v. Bushwick Holdings, recently decided by the Appellate Division, Second Department, the plaintiff was injured while installing a handrail on a permanent staircase....

Erb’s palsy

Erb’s palsy is a birth injury affecting the brachial plexus nerves (C5–T1), which control muscles in the shoulder, arm, and hand. It occurs in 0.9...

Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy disorder marked by new-onset high blood pressure, usually after 20 weeks of gestation, and often occurs near term. It affects about...

Sepsis

Sepsis involves life-threatening organ dysfunction due to an autoimmune response to infection.  It can result in multi-organ failure and is a major healthcare problem.  Septic...

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice – defined as negligence by healthcare providers in the delivery of patient care – is a significant issue in the American healthcare system. ...

Common Accident Types in NYC

Our New York vehicle injury lawyers have handled many different types of vehicle accident cases, ranging from minor fender-benders to fatal collisions. The specific type...

Why Work With Our NYC Injury Lawyers

Behind every personal injury in NYC, there are the emerging shadows of tragedy, change and uncertainty. As a firm, it is our quest to help...

Tips for Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer

Finding The Best Law Firm Our attorneys are recognized as leaders in New York personal injury trial law. 6 of our attorneys have achieved AV...

Injury Types We Handle

The injury lawyers in New York City at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool and The Law Office Of William A. Gallina, LLP have dedicated...