New York Law Journal

Can Victims Get a Psychiatric Patient’s Records to Prove a Hospital Was Negligent?

Last updated: October 22, 2026 Often, yes. A psychiatric patient’s records are normally confidential in
New York Law Journal

Can a New York Hospital or Nursing Home Claim COVID Immunity for Malpractice?

Last updated: October 22, 2026 No — COVID-era immunity is not a blanket shield. Under
Brain CT scan on an emergency room monitor beside a clock, illustrating a delayed stroke diagnosis

Failure to Diagnose Stroke in New York: When a Missed Stroke Is Malpractice

Last updated: October 22, 2026 A missed or delayed stroke diagnosis is medical malpractice in
Chest X-ray on a monitor with a small spot in the lung circled, illustrating a delayed cancer diagnosis

Cancer Misdiagnosis Settlements in New York: What Shapes Your Case in 2026

Last updated: October 22, 2026 A cancer misdiagnosis settlement in New York is money paid
How Do You Prove Medical Malpractice in New York?

How Do You Prove Medical Malpractice in New York?

When something goes wrong in a hospital or doctor’s office, families often ask the same
ADVOCATE

“Where justice finds its true ADVOCATE” – Judy Livingston

The New York Law Journal has published coverage of a recent $13 million medical malpractice
Delayed Gallbladder Care

A $13M Verdict for Delayed Gallbladder Care

A Suffolk County jury returned a $13 million verdict for the family of a 73-year-old
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

Can You Sue for Medical Malpractice if You Signed a Consent Form?

Informed Consent in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Informed consent is a fundamental principle in medical ethics
Wrongful Death vs Personal Injury Claims

Wrongful Death vs. Personal Injury Claims

Understanding the Differences Under U.S. Law Many people ask:what’s the difference between a wrongful death
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