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Merson Law Admin

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The legal team at Merson Law reviews and edits posts and pages on this site. You will find posts on cases involving Medical Malpractice, Sexual Assault, Personal Injury, Product Liability and more here.

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Merson Law Wins $28.5M Medical Malpractice Suit for Former Giants Running Back Michael Cox

September 25, 2022

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“The jury spoke with a clear and unambiguous voice that Mr. Cox received inadequate medical care and treatment and was significantly injured as a result. We are pleased with the…

NYC worker flies drone into Queens native man’s face riding Citi Bike: Nathan Werksman lawsuit

September 18, 2022

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A drone has blown up this man’s wedding plans. Amit Kumar, 36, a Queens native, was in town to tell his family he was getting married — but then was…

What do you need to prove for product liability?

September 10, 2022

compensation, defect, intended use, manufacturing, negligence, personal injury, product liability, product liability claim, product liability lawyer, recall

Have you ever bought a new product and used it, only to hurt yourself with it? If you use a product and sustain injuries as a result, you may have…

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What are the Most Common Surgical Errors?

August 18, 2022

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Ever wonder what can happen when surgeries go wrong? A surgical error can be devastating, and even life-threatening. We’ll take a look at what surgical errors really are, and at…

NYC woman claims she was raped by Soothe app home masseur with history of assault: lawsuit

August 3, 2022

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A Brooklyn woman has filed suit against at-home massage app Soothe, claiming she was raped by one of their masseurs — who had previously sexually assaulted another customer, according to…

victim of Ricardo Cruciani in hospital bed

How Predatory Doctors Groom Patients

July 15, 2022

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Over the last few years, more and more victims have come forward with claims that their doctor sexually assaulted them. Michigan State University has spent nearly $500 settling claims against…

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Can Doctors Miss a Cancer Diagnosis? Failure to Diagnose Cancer

July 7, 2022

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The medical field is a complicated, ever-changing landscape. This means that even doctors that are well-qualified and educated can make mistakes or miss something, errors known as medical malpractice. After…

When to Sue for Personal Injury

June 13, 2022

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The world is a dangerous place. At some point, odds are you’ll be injured, whether it’s a car accident, a slip and fall at work, or a one-in-a-million chance freak…

What is Sexual Misconduct in Healthcare?

June 3, 2022

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Tragically, sexual assault can happen anywhere. And it’s becoming more and more apparent that predators, in the past and today, look for any opportunity to get their way. Predators who…

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Update: Adult Survivors Act Passes in NY State Assembly

May 23, 2022

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After passing in the State Senate, the Adult Survivors Act has just passed in the state Assembly. Last year, the Adult Survivors Act passed in the Senate but stalled in…

What is a Class II Recall?

May 12, 2022

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Exactech recently issued a class II recall for several of their products, which may affect thousands of people who received Exactech implant devices during knee or ankle replacement surgery. But…

Listen Now: Justice Secured For Woman Viciously Attacked By Dog

May 11, 2022

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Trial lawyers Nathan Werksman of Merson Law PLLC and Jon Davidi at Panish|Shea|Boyle|Ravipudi LLP discuss how they secured justice for a woman who was viciously attacked by a dog as…

Are You Looking for a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in New York?

May 10, 2022

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Medical malpractice can severely affect your life, resulting in catastrophic injury. In some cases, it can even lead to death. That’s why it’s so important to have the best, most…

Scientology accused of child trafficking, forced labor of Australians

April 29, 2022

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Three Australian residents have accused Scientology of child trafficking, covering up multiple sexual assaults, forced labor and other abuses in a significant legal claim lodged in a Florida court overnight.…

Can You Sue for an Ectopic Pregnancy?

April 27, 2022

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YouTuber Abelina Sabrina shared a gut wrenching video detailing her experience with an ectopic pregnancy. Her story is heartbreaking, and truly encapsulates how scary, painful, and devastating an ectopic pregnancy…

New Jersey Diocese Agrees to Settle Sex Abuse Claims for $87.5 Million

April 21, 2022

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The Diocese of Camden, N.J., said on Tuesday that it had agreed to pay $87.5 million to settle claims made by hundreds of people who accused clergy members of sexually…

woman in labor experiencing retained placenta

What is a Retained Placenta

April 20, 2022

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Here at Merson Law, we’ve covered a lot of birth injuries on our blog, but what we don’t often talk about are injuries that can affect the mother. A retained…

What Are the 4 D’s of Medical Negligence?

April 13, 2022

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Medical malpractice occurs when patients are harmed by doctors or some other medical professionals who fail to competently perform their medical duties. Medical malpractice rules, such as those related to…

How Long After a Birth Injury Can You Sue?

April 7, 2022

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Birth Injury Statute of Limitations in New York In the state of New York, the birth injury statute of limitations is two (2) years and six (6) months from the…

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What is a Botched C-Section?

March 30, 2022

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Botched surgeries are always terrifying. A ruined surgery can mean the difference between life and death. They’re scary enough to warrant multiple tv shows dedicated solely to this topic. But…