Informed consent is an idea that has been present in medicine since the fourteenth century. It simply means that before a patient has anything done to their body by anyone else, they should have a thorough understanding of the procedure, the risks and benefits and all...
Month: September 2014
What are the Penalties for Not Having Health Insurance?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 18, 2014 | Insurance Law
Many workers who have been doing fine without healthcare coverage are wondering what will change now that the Affordable Care Act has been signed into law. What are the penalties for going without coverage? Is it worth it to buy insurance? Beginning this year,...
Can My Employer Reduce Hours to Avoid Paying for Healthcare?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 16, 2014 | Insurance Law
When the Affordable Care Act first became law, stories hit the news of employers cutting hours to reduce their responsibility for healthcare. There was so much talk of it, that Congress actually considered amending the law to make the threshold for full-time work 40...
Can My Employer Cut Health Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 12, 2014 | Insurance Law
With the new Healthcare.gov and state-run healthcare exchanges up and running, many people are worried that their employers will get rid of health coverage as a part of employment benefits. Rising healthcare costs in recent years led to employers cutting back on...
Avoid Becoming a NYC Bicycle Accident Statistic
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 12, 2014 | Personal Injury
The New York City 2013 Bicycle Accident Statistics provide information about accidents between bicycles and cars, bicycles and pedestrians and accidents that only involve bicycles. Although the number of injuries and fatalities has decreased compared to 2012, the...
Four Signs Your Employer May Settle
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 10, 2014 | Employment Law
If you've been involved in a lawsuit against your employer, your top concern is getting things sorted out as soon as possible so that things can get back to normal. One way to make that happen as quickly as possible is for both parties to meet halfway and agree to...
Do I Need an Attorney if I only Have Minor Injuries?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 8, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Some people feel silly or dramatic or like they are taking advantage of the system if they talk to an attorney following a minor accident. But the fact is, if the accident was not your fault and the injury is going to cost you money, there's absolutely nothing...
Health Safety Experts Want Public Malpractice Reporting
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 4, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Preventable patient harm, also known as medical malpractice, is the third most common cause of death in America. Only heart disease and cancer kill more Americans each year than our own doctors.A recent study using this method showed that preventable harm in hospitals...
New York Workers’ Compensation Benefits
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 3, 2014 | Personal Injury
If you're a New York State resident who's been injured on a construction job, you probably qualify for New York Workers' Compensation benefits. Your employer's insurance carrier will set up a claim to pay medical expenses and lost wages. If your injury caused a...
Do I Still Need a Personal Injury Attorney If I Want to Settle?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 2, 2014 | Personal Injury
All personal injury cases do not have to end in a lawsuit in order for a victim to be compensated. In fact, a majority of personal injury cases end in settlements, not trials.When you file a claim in a personal injury case, the other party has three choices: they can...
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