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Negligence Suit against Long Island Nursing Home opens door for Future Nursing Home Negligence Cases
“We won the first round. But the war is not over. We need to hold nursing homes and Gov. Cuomo accountable for their nursing home actions that led to deaths.”…
How much is the average birth injury settlement?
Many people believe that the time and effort required to file and litigate a birth injury claim is not worth the payout. Oftentimes, this is not the case. Birth injuries…
Capacity to Consent – Decision Making in Healthcare
Health and medicine is all about decisions. Imagine you go to your general practitioner for a regular check-up. Your doctor determines that you have high blood pressure, and reminds you…
Merson Law Represents Parents Of Child Severely Injured By Peloton
Jordan Merson of Merson Law PLLC is representing a family who is sharing a stark new warning for others about the alleged dangers of the Peloton Tread+ treadmill – after…
Adult Survivors Act Update: What Needs to Happen for Sexual Assault Survivors to Get Justice
This year, a revolutionary bill was passed in the New York State Senate. The Adult Survivors Act was brought before the Senate on June 3, 2021 and passed unanimously. Not…
Why don’t priests go to prison?
In the United States alone, there are thousands of priests credibly accused of sexual abuse, yet most of these priests never spend time behind bars. So why don’t priests go…
Boy Scouts offer to compensate sexual abuse victims in historic $850 million bankruptcy settlement
“It is important that people see this dollar amount, and know this is not the end; this is just the beginning. There are billions of dollars in insurance money, and…
Brooklyn Parents Claim Peloton Caused Third-Degree Burns on Toddler
The parents’ lawyer, Jordan Merson, of Merson Law, PLLC, said the treadmill should have safety features in place that make it hard for a child to turn it on and…
How Much Do Catholic Church Cases Settle For?
After decades of silencing victims and covering up egregious cases of sexual assault, the Roman Catholic Church is finally being brought to justice for its despicable actions against thousands of…
When will the Adult Survivors Act Become Law?
The Adult Survivors Act will create new opportunity for survivors of sexual assault as an adult… if passed. So when will this happen? And how? How do Bills Become Law…
New York Adult Survivors Act Passed – Statute of Limitations Changed for Sexual Assault Victims
– – Senator Hoylman: “Adult survivors of serial sexual assaulters like Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein and Robert Hadden have been shut out of our courthouses by inadequate statutes of limitations.…
Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Postponed & Discovery+ Docuseries Announced
The Ghislaine Maxwell trial was officially postponed and a new docuseries following this story will debut on Discovery+ this year. What does this mean for victims? Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Delay…
Deadly and Shocking Anesthesia Errors Statistics
Anesthesia errors are some of the most frightening medical errors imaginable. Picture it: You are undergoing an intensive, invasive surgery. Some time after your anesthesiologist administers your sedatives and you…
What to Expect from a Gynecologist Appointment
This article contains descriptions of sexual abuse which may be upsetting to some readers. If you or a loved one is concerned that the behavior of your gynecologist may not…
The 29 Never Events – The Worst Medical Mistakes
As New York’s top medical malpractice law firm, we’ve seen some terrible, terrible cases of medical malpractice and medical negligence. The worst of these, called “never events” in the medical…
Cruel Injustice: Boy Scouts America Turns Blind Eye To Survivors…Again!
Representing 300 victims of the Boy Scouts of America, prominent New York City lawyer Jordan Merson told The New York Post, “The Boy Scouts of America has again turned a…
Former Valhalla High School student accuses music teacher of rape
A Valhalla High School student claims a music teacher threatened her with bad grades, unless she had sex with him. The allegations are outlined in a lawsuit filed by the…
What is Birth Asphyxia?
Birth asphyxia is one of a number of tragic birth injuries that can occur during childbirth. If your child suffered from birth asphyxia, you may have the legal grounds for…
Ohio Supreme Court Dismisses 2 Patients’ Malpractice Cases against Fugitive Spine Surgeon
Two patients who filed medical malpractice lawsuits against a spine surgeon had their cases dismissed by the Ohio Supreme Court. The patients claim they were injured during the medically unnecessary…