Gary A. Zucker & Associates, P.C. Blog

Contrary to what many many believe, there is no such thing as a slam-dunk auto accident case. Every auto accident case requires careful investigation and accident reconstruction, often in addition to expert testimony and other resources. This is particularly true of head-on auto accidents, in which fault for the accident may be difficult to determine (even if it seems obvious to the victim of the accident).

The personal injury attorneys of Gary A. Zucker & Associates, P.C., have extensive experience and exceptional skill in handling auto accident cases, from the relatively straightforward to the extremely complex. Because the attorneys are experts in identifying acts

The birth of a child should always be a joyous occasion, one marked by hope for the future. Unfortunately, the reality does not always match the ideal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. Some of these are impossible to predict or avoid. However, too many of them are the tragic result of medical malpractice.

One of the most common and potentially debilitating of all birth diseases is Erbs palsy, a condition that compromises a childs ability to use the shoulders, arms, and hands. Erbs palsy is caused by the stretching of the brachial plexus, the collection of nerve roots in the spine to which the nerves of the arm are connected. The sev

When patients turn to their physicians for diagnosis and treatment, they have every reason to expect that they will receive care of at least a competent standard. While medical professionals are, like all humans, imperfect and capable of mistakes, they are ethically and legally obligated to provide the best care that they possibly can. At minimum, they must provide diagnosis and treatment of a reasonable standard at all times.

When it comes to diagnosis, this reasonable standard is not difficult to meet. If a patient voices complaints and exhibits symptoms that would result in a competent medical professional arriving at a certain diagnosis, that diagnosis must at least be considered and pursued diligently by all medical professional

Auto accidents are unfortunately common on our roads. With millions of vehicles and drivers, they are bound to happen, but that doesn't mean that your legal rights in an accident are invalid. With so many types of auto accidents and ways in which it can happen, it's imperative that auto accident victims and their loved ones visit our Brooklyn personal injury attorneys as soon as possible. By meeting with skilled legal experts, you will be able to get the counsel that you need as soon as it is needed. Right now, we'd like to look at the different types of auto accidents that may occur.

Common Types of Vehicles in Auto Accidents

Some of the most common vehicles involved in auto acciden

When you entrust the care of your loved one to a nursing home, you expect that the staff will provide excellent care. When signs of nursing home abuse and neglect arise, it can be difficult to accept. Further, most people aren't sure what to do or where to turn in these cases. At the Law Office of Gary A. Zucker & Associates, P.C., our Brooklyn personal injury attorneys have extensive resources to help victims of nursing home abuse. We can investigate your claim, help you get your loved one into a safe environment, and hold those that are liable accountable for their actions.

Types of Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing homes are required to maintain a certain standard of care for patients. Whe

 

Auto accidents happen every day on our city streets and highways. Some of them are minor fender benders that are inconveniences but not serious. Others are life-changing events resulting in major damage to property, serious injuries, and even the loss of life. This is especially true when it comes to auto accidents involving large trucks. It's for that reason that our Brooklyn personal injury attorneys are serious when it comes to trucking accidents. Let's take a moment to look at why these kinds of accidents are so serious and what we can do to help.

About Truck Accidents

Large trucks are essential to interstate commerce, which is why there are so many big rigs and co

There are few injuries that can affect a persons life as dramatically as a serious spinal cord injury. At the Law Office of Gary A. Zucker & Associates, P.C., our Brooklyn personal injury attorneys have represented many spinal cord injury victims and their families, and we have witnessed firsthand how devastating the physical, emotional, and financial consequences of such an injury can be.While we may not be able to alleviate all of their burdens, we can certainly help to ensure that they receive the full measure of compensation to which they are entitled.

If you or a member of your family has suffered a serious spinal cord injury due to the negligent or deliber

There are many kinds of serious injuries that a person may face. Some of these may take place while driving an automobile, some may take place at the workplace or at a work site. Regardless where the injury occurs or what the circumstances, our Brooklyn personal injury attorneys will be here for you every step of the way. One particularly serious set of injuries is burns. These can result in major tissue damage and permanent disfigurement. Let's look at this legal matter right now so you understand what is at stake.

About Burn Injuries

Burn injuries refer to any sort of injury that occurs as a result of burns. There are various degrees of burns, and exposure to numerous things that can result in burns. O

One of the many concerns about the health care reform bill that was recently signed by President Obama was that it might deprive those who have suffered devastating injuries or death due to the mistakes of doctors and other medical providers of their right to a jury trial. Fortunately, although the bill permits all states, including New York, to institute alternatives to jury trials in order to resolve medical malpractice lawsuits, it also provides that such alternatives are optional. This means that under the health care bill, plaintiffs in a medical malpractice suit will retain their right to have their claims heard and determined by a jury, a fundamental right under our Constitution. In addition, the proposal to institute caps (limits) on the awards for medical malpractice was defeated, thus ensuring that those who are severely injured due to malpractice will recover just compensation.

If you or a family member have suffered an injury due to medical malpractice ple

Immediately after the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, thousands of selfless individuals bravely ventured to the site of Ground Zero to assist in the rescue and recovery efforts. Unfortunately, many of these rescue and recovery workers performed this heroic work without any protective equipment and without the proper clothing that we now know was necessary to keep them safe from the toxic debris and dust that they sifted through in order to save as many lives as possible. As a result many rescuers and recovery workers became ill and suffered various long term and permanent injuries.

Under the law as it existed from 2001 through September 2009, rescue and recovery workers who suffered injuries or health problems as a result of their work at Ground Zero had only 90 days from September 11, 2001 to file a claim for compensation with the City of New York. This requirement resulted in the rejection of claims brought by thousands of workers whose injur