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Medical Malpractice
- Filing Complaints against Hospitals: How to Be an Effective Advocate
- Child Chemotherapy Mishap
- Diseased Heart Transplant
- Residents Performing Unsupervised Operations
- Gerry Oginski wins $1.5 Million Verdict in Podiatry Malpractice Case
Obstetrical Malpractice
- Sun Goes Down, Birthing Risks Go Up
- Norwich, CT Obstetrician Sued for Baby's Death
- Developmental Delays-Why Is Your Child Developmentally Delayed?
Erbs Palsy and Klumpke's Palsy
Failure to Diagnose Cancer
- Some Mistakes Cannot Be Corrected
- Scanning the Dangers of MRI’s
- Kidney Cancer-Losing a case you should have won
Surgical mistakes
- Spinal Injection Causes Paralysis
- Falling Off an Operating Table
- Improperly Performed Sinus Surgery: Permanent Injury
- Death From A Ruptured Shunt-NY Medical Malpractice Lawyer Explains
- Retained Lap Pad-Patient Needs 2nd Surgery To Remove
Emergency Room Errors
- Sepsis Misdiagnosis
- Testicluar Torsion
- New York Medical Malpractice Insurer Has One Foot in Bankruptcy The Other on a Banana Peel
Wrongful Death Cases
- Nursing Home Neglect
- Driver in Wrong-Way Crash on Taconic highway That Killed 8 Was Drunk
- In Case of Death-NY Trial Lawyer Gerry Oginski Publishes New Book
- Wal-Mart Stampede in New York-Who's At Fault?
Bicycle Accidents
Negligence Cases
- How Does a Hospital ‘Lose’ a Patient?
- Groin-Punch “Game” Harms More Boys
- Man dies after 10 calls to 911
- I Can't Believe I Slipped On Ice!
- New York Personal Injury Law Firm Sanctioned $6,000 For "Spiteful" Lawsuit
Car Accidents
- Physical Therapy You Can Expect to Receive After a Car Accident
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Woman Hit By Mack Truck Wins $350,000
- Is It Ethical For a Lawyer To Send a Letter to a Car Accident Victim?
- NY NEGLIGENCE LAWYER-The Large Law Firm Trap
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- How to Choose a New York Lawyer From a TV Commercial
- Looking for an attorney? 5 tips to help you decide which attorney is right for you.
- DREAMS-An Inspiration
- Great Neck Firefighter Saves Cardiac Arrest Victim in Fort Myers, Florida
- New York Injury Times- May 09' Newsletter Just Released
New York Medical Malpractice Video Blog 
- What is a Deposition? NY Medical Malpractice Lawyer Gerry Oginski Explains
- What are Affirmative Defenses in an Answer to the Complaint?
- How Does a Lawsuit Begin? New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer Explains
- How Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Work in New York; Expert Review
- Evaluating a NY Medical Malpractice Case-How Does an Attorney Get Your Medical Records?
NY Medical Malpractice and Accidents
- 3 Reasons to Contact a Lawyer Immediately After a Pedestrian Accident
- Lawyer Held Liable for Malpractice for Not Telling Clients of Settlement Offer
- 5 Tips to Help You Avoid a Truck Accident
- The Arbitrary and Unfair Impact of Tort Reform
- Malpractice Lawsuit against New York Podiatrist Results in $3,000,000 Pain and Suffering Verdict for College Student; Trial Judge Orders Reduction to
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- BREAKING NEWS-Gerry Oginski gets $1.5 million verdict in Westchester
Posted on 7/23/2010 - Gerry's Video Made The New York Times Blog!
Posted on 2/22/2010 - Nyack doctor fined $150,000 by state
Posted on 1/3/2010 - Gerry Oginski gives Lecture on Medical Malpractice for Continuing Legal Education Course
Posted on 12/14/2009 - Charleston attorney helps win record medical malpractice case in Tennessee
Posted on 7/18/2009 - An Open Letter to President Obama on Medical Malpractice in New York
Posted on 6/16/2009 - Our Website Comes Up #1 for 'NY Medical Malpractice Attorney' Out of 2.1 Million websites
Posted on 6/13/2009 - Bicycle Accidents In New York City-An experienced NY Negligence Attorney Explains
Posted on 4/18/2009 - Gerry's Videos Watched over 76,000 times
Posted on 4/14/2009 - Twitter, Facebook & Internet Lead to Mistrials
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HOW LAWSUITS WORK
Medical Malpractice
- Misplaced Feeding Tube Results in Death
- Misplaced Feeding Tube Results in Death
- Misplaced Feeding Tube Results in Death
- The Doctor Hierarchy; What's a "Resident?" What's a "Fellow?" What's an "Attending Physician?"
- Eyelid Surgery Gone Bad
Obstetrical Malpractice
Emergency Room Errors
Gynecology Errors and Mistakes
- De-Identified Deposition of a Gyn Oncologist in a Failure to Diagnose Perforated Bowel During Gynecologic Surgery
- De-Identified Deposition of a Gynecology Resident in a Failure To Timely Diagnose and Treat a Bowel Perforation During a Gyn Surgery Case
Anesthesia Errors
Failure to Diagnose Heart Attacks
Dental Errors and Mistakes
Wrongful Death Cases
- In Case of Death
- Kings County Hospital-Death in Psych ER
- NY Bus & Truck Accidents- Crushed in Chinatown
- Dead Man's Family Calls NY Malpractice Lawyer First Before Burying Him
- In Case of Death...Part 1
Bicycle Accidents
- Queens Bicycle Rider Hit By Car at a T Intersection-New York Accident Attorney Explains
- NY ACCIDENTS-Are you in the 'Zone of Danger'?
- Bicycle Accidents In New York- Bicycle V. Car, Who Wins?
- My Bicycle Accident
- The 10 Most Common Car-Bike Collisions & How to Avoid Them
Negligence Cases
- Looking for a Physical Therapist in Nassau County? Here is a list of physical therapists on the North Shore of Long Island. This listing is up-to-date as of December 2, 2009.
- Lawsuit Lottery Jackpot!
- Bicycle Accidents in New York City
- Wal-Mart Stampede in New York-Who's At Fault?
- Negligence in New York - How to Recognize It - NY Personal Injury Lawyer Explains
Car Accidents
- NY Negligence Lawyer-The Large Law Firm Trap
- NEW YORK CAR ACCIDENTS- 12 Key Deposition Techniques in a Car Accident Case
- NEW YORK CAR ACCIDENTS-6 REASONS TO SUE THE DRIVER WHO HIT YOUR CAR
- New York Car Accident Victim Loses Settlement Money After Government Steps In
- NY Car Accidents- "Can I Still Sue If I Didn't File A No-Fault Claim?"
Practical Advice for New Yorkers
- Looking for an attorney? Here are 5 tips to help you understand attorney advertising online.
- Gerry's Law Guide for New Yorker's- 2009 Edition
- Gerry's 2007 Updated Law Guide for New Yorkers
- 10 Things Your New York Medical Malpractice And Personal Injury Lawyer May Not Tell You
- How New Yorkers should decide on an Injury Attorney
Actual Deposition Testimony of Doctors in Malpractice Cases
- Emergency Room Doctor-Misdiagnosis Leads to Permanent Nerve Injury
- A UROLOGY DISASTER- De-identified Deposition of a Board Certified Urologist
- ORAL SURGEON BOTCHES DENTAL IMPLANTS- De-Identified Deposition of a Dental Implant Disaster
- Orthopedist Fails to Properly Set Fracture
- Surgeon Tied Off Ulnar Nerve While Repairing Laceration
New York Injury Times- our new newsletter
- New York Injury Times new newsletter- Sept 2010
- NY Injury Times- Gerry Oginski's July 10' newsletter now available! Take a look...
- JUST THE OTHER DAY... a friend asked me what I did just the other day
- Gerry Oginski's June 2010 Newsletter, New York Injury Times, now available here
- Gerry's New York Injury Times-April 10' Newsletter
General
- Just Released! January 2010 Edition: New York Injury Times newsletter An action-packed collection of stories, games, info you need to know and beautiful photos for you to look at.
- Just Released! January 2010 Edition: New York Injury Times newsletter An action-packed collection of stories, games, info you need to know and beautiful photos for you to look at.
- Just Released! January 2010 Edition: New York Injury Times newsletter An action-packed collection of stories, games, info you need to know and beautiful photos for you to look at.
- The Straight Truth About Lawyer Advertising-NY Accident Lawyer Explains
Obstetrical Malpractice
Sun Goes Down, Birthing Risks Go Up
When a woman goes into labor is hardly something that can be controlled. Often it happens at the most inopportune time. We have all heard at least one story of a pregnant woman traversing a snowstorm, hailing a cab, or rushing to the hospital in the middle of the night.
As much as the timing of going into labor can catch a mother to be with her guard down, it can also catch hospital staff when it is down. A recent study of 700,000 births indicates that complications are much more likely at night then during the day. Norwich, CT Obstetrician Sued for Baby's Death
When delivery goes wrong, it can go really wrong. Medical errors and mistakes can have deadly consequences. Find out what the allegations are in this Connecticut case involving claims of pain and suffering and wrongful death of a baby.Erbs Palsy and Klumpke's Palsy
Failure to Diagnose Aneurysm
What is an aneurysm? How does someone fail to diagnose an aneurysm? What are the ramifications of missing a bleeding or rupturing aneurysm? Read the blog post to find out.New York Medical Malpractice Video Blog
- Did you know that a deposition is nothing more than a question and answer session in your lawyer's office? It's true. The only difference is that it's sworn testimony, as if you are testifying at trial. Watch the video to learn more.
This is the 5th video, in a series of videos that explain how medical malpractice cases work in New York.
What are Affirmative Defenses in an Answer to the Complaint?
Date: 09/03/2010You believe you have a valid medical malpractice case. Find out what documents actually start your lawsuit and learn who actually delivers the papers to begin your New York medical malpractice case. Watch the video to learn more. This is the 3rd video, in a series of videos, that helps you understand how medical malpractice cases work in New York.
How Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Work in New York; Expert Review
Date: 08/28/2010Evaluating a NY Medical Malpractice Case-How Does an Attorney Get Your Medical Records?
Date: 08/27/2010NY Medical Malpractice and Accidents
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Secrets of a New York Medical Malpractice and Injury Attorney
DOCTORS GONE WILD-An Insider's View of Medical Malpractice Cases in New York
IN CASE OF DEATH-How To Find Your Way After Your Loved One Died
Medical Malpractice Inside Look at How Cases Work in New York
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Videos
Wrongful Death Cases:
- Can You Bring A Wrongful Death Case in New York Without Pecuniary Loss?
- Wrongful Death - Questions Never To Answer At A Deposition in NY
- In Case of Death-Part 1
Negligence Cases:
- How Do You Become a Lawyer?
- How Do You Become a Lawyer?
- Property Damage Claim Denied by Insurance Company
Car Accidents:
- NY Car Accidents- Speed, Time & Distance- Why they're important
- NY Car Accidents- Driver Distractions Cause Accidents
- Can You Get Away With A Little White Lie At Trial?
Medical Malpractice:
- Residents, Fellows & Attendings-The Doctor Training Ladder
- Board Certification for Doctors-What Does it Mean?
- Misplaced Feeding Tube
