What is a Class II Recall?
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…
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Listen Now: Justice Secured For Woman Viciously Attacked By Dog
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?
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
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?
A few months ago, 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…
New Jersey Diocese Agrees to Settle Sex Abuse Claims for $87.5 Million
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…
What is a Retained Placenta
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?
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?
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…
What is a Botched C-Section?
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…
What are the Most Common Birth Injuries?
It’s common knowledge that throughout history, childbirth was incredibly dangerous, often resulting in the death of both the mother and infant. Spectacular advances in science and medicine have made childbirth…
Hypoxia at Birth and Autism
In discussion and research around birth asphyxia and hypoxia, we’ve often come across the question: What is the link between hypoxia at birth and autism? At first glance, this question…
What is the Difference between Gender-Motivated Violence and Sexual Violence?
The Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law in New York will help victims of gender-based violence (abbreviated GBV) get justice. The law extends the statute of limitations for such crimes…
What is a Lookback Window?
You may have seen the phrase “lookback window” popping up in articles and discussions about the changing sexual assault laws in New York. With the introduction of the Child Victims…
‘Simple Logic’ Keeps Alive Cosby Sex Abuse Suit, Court Told
A former “Cosby Show” actress on Tuesday accused Bill Cosby of trying to “rewrite” a New Jersey state law amendment she says permits her claims that the disgraced comedian drugged…
Late Brooklyn DA Ken Thompson’s family gets $1.15 million settlement
The settlement is from his former doctor for the ‘preventable’ cancer death of Ken Thompson. The family of late-Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson will receive $1.15 million dollars in a…
Does cerebral palsy get worse with age?
Can cerebral palsy worsen over time? Cerebral palsy itself does not get worse with age. Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive disorder, meaning that it does not get worse over time. …
How Long Does a Birth Injury Lawsuit Take?
“How long does a typical birth injury case take?” It’s one of the first questions asked when a parent is deciding whether to sue for their child’s birth injury. It’s…
NYC Medical Examiner: Bronx Apartment Fire Deaths Due To Smoke Inhalation
All 17 victims from a fire in a Bronx apartment building on Sunday died of smoke inhalation, according to the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The manner of…
Bronx Fire Victims Identified, Including The Youngest
All 17 Bronx fire victims identified; youngest was 2 years old; the New York Police Department identified Ousmane Konteh as the youngest victim of Sunday’s blaze. Seven other children tragically…