While the media brings national attention to the growing problem of prescription drug addiction, doctors are increasingly in the crosshairs for prescribing opioids and painkillers. Facing administrative hearings and malpractice lawsuits, physicians in New York and...
Month: July 2017
Three tips for rebuilding credit after bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a viable option for debt relief, but it does not come without consequences on your credit score. While your credit score will take a hit, sometimes bankruptcy is necessary to get rid of debt and get back on track. Your bankruptcy will show up on your...
Insurance company may deny claim based on false application
It's just a little fib, and many in New York feel certain no one will ever know. If the misinformation on an application for auto insurance saves the driver money, what harm can it do? In fact, about 10 percent of those applying for insurance reportedly lie on their...
Insurance company files counter suit against health system
A health care system has filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that its insurance companies have failed to provide coverages they are obligated to pay. In response, one insurance company filed a countersuit, alleging that the health care...
Medical professionals tout new law regarding malpractice claims
It is true that patients expect and deserve the best efforts of medical providers when they are ill or injured. However, those same medical professionals also may need some protection of their own when it comes to allegations of malpractice. New York providers may...