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    Construction Accidents:

  • Construction Worker Injured: $850,000 Settlement in New YorkConstruction Worker Injured: $850,000 Settlement in New York
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Sean Coonerty describes a construction case he handled that settled for $850,000. The victim in this case was a construction worker who had to remove a sign by putting together a ladder and scaffold combination that fell underneath him. Under New York law, the owner of the construction site and the general contractor in charge of that site are responsible for its safety, even if the construction worker was partly at fault. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • What Laws Protect Construction Workers On-site?What Laws Protect Construction Workers On-site?
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Sean Coonerty describes the laws that protect workers on construction sites. In the state of New York, there are laws that specifically make the owner of a construction site, general contractors, and agents liable for safety conditions at a construction site. There are also laws that make the owner, contractor, or agent "strictly liable" for accidents that take place at a construction site. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • The Road Runner Case: A Construction Accident Case Settles for $1.6 MillionThe Road Runner Case: A Construction Accident Case Settles for $1.6 Million
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Sean Coonerty describes a case where a construction worker experienced major injuries to his spinal cord from a cement floor that collapsed under him while jackhammering. Mr. Coonerty was able to show to a judge that the cause of the accident was the fault of the owner of the construction site and the general contractor involved. Watch the video now to learn more.

    • Medical Malpractice:

  • NY Medical Malpractice Attorney Andrew Siegel Describes a Cosmetic Surgery Gone WrongNY Medical Malpractice Attorney Andrew Siegel Describes a Cosmetic Surgery Gone Wrong

    Medical malpractice and personal injury attorney Andrew W. Siegel, practicing with Siegel & Coonerty, discusses a case he had where cosmetic surgery went wrong.

    One of our clients came to us because she went to a doctor for cosmetic breast surgery. She simply wanted a lift and perkiness added to her breasts. The doctor removed too much breast tissue - not to mention left her with two different cup sizes - in order to meet the medical insurance company's rules of getting paid for breast reduction. However, she never asked for that type of surgery, and he committed this medical malpractice just to insure he would get paid. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • Surgical Misadventure: New York Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyer ExplainsSurgical Misadventure: New York Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyer Explains
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Andrew W. Siegel describes a case of medical malpractice where surgeons perforated a woman's brain leaving her with devastating injuries. The surgeons attempted to connect a medical device called an occipital stimulator to a battery pack, but performed the procedure incorrectly. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Medical Malpractice Case Results in $775,000 SettlementMedical Malpractice Case Results in $775,000 Settlement
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Sean Coonerty describes a wrongful death case he took to trial that resulted in a $775,000 settlement right before the jury returned to give their verdict. Mr. Coonerty had to prove that the cancer that killed his client's wife should have been diagnosed in a more timely manner. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Andrew W. Siegel explains that to know whether or not you have a medical malpractice case, there are certain conditions that must be met. One important aspect of your potential medical malpractice case is whether or not the doctor did something wrong, or failed to do something he should have done, and that contributed directly to your injury. Watch the video now to learn more.

    • Traumatic Brain Injury:

  • Traumatic Brain InjuriesTraumatic Brain InjuriesTraumatic Brain InjuriesTraumatic Brain Injuries
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Andrew W. Siegel discusses the anatomy of the brain and how it may be injured. Trauma to the brain comes in to different ways, acceleration and deceleration injuries. In an acceleration injury, something comes into a head that is not in motion and then puts the head in motion. In a deceleration injury, the head is in motion (such as in a car), and then the motion abruptly stops. Watch the video now to learn more.

    • Traffic Accidents:

  • New York Personal Injury Attorney Sean Coonerty Explains a Pedestrian Knockdown CaseNew York Personal Injury Attorney Sean Coonerty Explains a Pedestrian Knockdown Case
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Sean Coonerty describes a pedestrian knockdown case, where his client was hit by a car in front of a famous New York theater.

    As a result of the injury, Mr. Coonerty's client developed a condition called RSD, or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. The condition is also sometimes known as CRPS, or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. This means that his client's injury became a permanent condition. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • New York Personal Injury Attorney Andrew Siegel: The 5 Year Old Hit by a CarNew York Personal Injury Attorney Andrew Siegel: The 5 Year Old Hit by a Car
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Andrew W. Siegel describes a case where he represented a 5 year old boy who was hit by a car. During the years of litigation involving this case, it wasn't until much later that the boy's sister had testimony that helped solve the case.

    This case shows the importance of revisiting all the different aspects of a case. Watch the video now to learn more.

     

  • Compression Fractures of the SpineCompression Fractures of the Spine
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Andrew W. Siegel explains compression fractures of the spine. The human spine is made of bones known as vertebral bodies. Some injuries put undue stress on these bones. Compression fractures of the spine are very painful. It takes a lot of energy to compress vertebral bones, and injuries of this kind can cause a lifetime of pain. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • What to do Immediately Following an Auto AccidentWhat to do Immediately Following an Auto Accident
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Sean Coonerty explains what to do immediately following an automobile accident. First, stay calm. If you or anyone else is injured that you can tell right away, do not move at all and wait for emergency personnel to arrive on the scene. If you can exit the vehicle and no one is immediately injured, call the police. The sooner police arrive at the scene of the accident, the better. Watch the video now to learn more.

    • Slip, Trip and Fall:

  • NY Medical Malpractice Attorney Andrew Siegel Discusses Hip FracturesNY Medical Malpractice Attorney Andrew Siegel Discusses Hip Fractures
    Medical malpractice and personal injury attorney Andrew W. Siegel, practicing with Siegel & Coonerty, discusses hip fractures.

    We find that a lot of the people who call us regarding hip fractures are those in their 60s-80s, or above. It seems in a lot of cases, when people of this age have a slip and fall, they tend to fall on their hip bones - causing a fracture. We also represent a variety of young people who suffer hip fractures. Whatever type of injury you - or someone you know - have sustained from bruising to hip replacements, you can call us to answer any of your questions. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • NY Medical Malpractice Attorney Andrew Siegel Explains Rotator Cuff InjuriesNY Medical Malpractice Attorney Andrew Siegel Explains Rotator Cuff Injuries
    Medical malpractice and personal injury attorney Andrew W. Siegel, practicing with Siegel & Coonerty, explains injuries to the rotator cuff.

    The rotator cuff is basically tendons in your shoulder area. The cuff actually has four tendons - but most injuries occur to the tendon on top, called the supraspinatus. What happens in these injuries is there is trauma to the shoulder, there's inflammation to these tendons, and when you move your arm up this tendon gets pinched. There are several ways to fix this type of injury. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • NY Personal Injury Attorney Explains NY Personal Injury Attorney Explains
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Sean Coonerty describes a trip and fall case he handled. His client's injuries "snowballed" out of control, resulting in expensive medical costs. Her injuries also led to a condition, known as Spondylolisthesis, which got worse over time. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • NY Personal Injury Trial Attorney Explains Ankle FracturesNY Personal Injury Trial Attorney Explains Ankle Fractures
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Andrew W. Siegel explains the basics of ankle fractures. Ankle fractures are one of the most common injuries in personal injury cases. Mr. Siegel displays different treatments for ankle fractures, including ankle fusion and the ankle arthroplasty. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Slip and Fall & Trip and Fall Notice RequirementsSlip and Fall & Trip and Fall Notice Requirements
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Sean Coonerty explains the notice requirements for slip and trip and fall accidents in New York. For a slip or trip and fall accident to be successful, you must prove notice. "Notice" is broken up into actual and constructive notice. Watch the video now to learn the difference.
  • Slip and Fall & Trip and Fall Photographs and WitnessesSlip and Fall & Trip and Fall Photographs and Witnesses
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Sean Coonerty explains that one of the important ways to prove a case is by taking photographs. Photographs are very important and should be taken at the scene of an accident as soon as possible. Even if the source of the slip and fall accident has been cleaned up, when taking photographs look for water stains on ceiling tiles, the wall, or floor. Another important way to help prove your case is by using witnesses. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Soft Tissue Injuries to the Nervous SystemSoft Tissue Injuries to the Nervous System
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Andrew W. Siegel describes injuries to the structures that affect the central and peripheral nervous system, like the herniated disc. Sometimes trauma on the spinal cord can result in the disc that sits between vertebrae to be knocked out of place or put pressure on the nerves in the spinal cord. Watch the video now to learn more.

    • General:

  • NY Medical Malpractice Attorney Sean Coonerty Describes the Anatomy of a LawsuitNY Medical Malpractice Attorney Sean Coonerty Describes the Anatomy of a Lawsuit
    Medical malpractice and personal injury attorney Sean Coonerty, practicing with Siegel & Coonerty, gives you a brief overview of the anatomy of a lawsuit.

    There are several different stages of a lawsuit, which makes up its anatomy. First, there's an intake interview with attorneys to help you decide if you feel comfortable letting them represent you. Next, we - as attorneys - investigate your case. We take all the information you've given us during the intake interview and continue to research it. This means possibly looking at the scene of the accident, getting in touch with insurers, getting your medical records, and determining what types of injuries you have - and how injured you are. At this point of the case, there's a chance to settle it.

    While getting this information, we're now in touch with the people that help us get a settlement. If we're unable to settle, we go into the next step known as the pleading stage. We go back and forth with your claims, injuries, and medical information to try and settle this matter. We continue on with depositions - which are sworn testimonies by you, witnesses, and any others who can help solve this issue. Finally, the lawsuit may result in a trial. We bring all this information in front of a jury and come to a resolution for you. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • Do I Have an Injury Case? NY Personal Injury Attorney Andrew Siegel ExplainsDo I Have an Injury Case? NY Personal Injury Attorney Andrew Siegel Explains

    Medical malpractice and personal injury attorney Andrew W. Siegel, practicing with Siegel & Coonerty, answers the question, "Do I have an injury case?"

    With all of our clients we have to evaluate each incident to determine whether or not you have a case. We do this by first asking, "Is there a liability?" If we can show you're hurt by no fault of your own, then we've shown liability. In New York, there has to be fault before you bring an injury case. Also we have to ask if you've sustained injury, whether minor or catastrophic. We focus on more major injuries that truly affect things like your lifestyle, career, and family. The third element we need to address is causation. This means the person or thing that caused you to fall is what brought the injuries you sustained. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • New York Personal Injury Attorney Sean Coonerty - The Unheard Details of a LawsuitNew York Personal Injury Attorney Sean Coonerty - The Unheard Details of a Lawsuit
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Sean Coonerty uses the McDonald's hot coffee case to illustrate that the sensationalism of a case does not necessarily speak to its merits in court.

    In the United States, one can sue anyone for anything for any amount of money. When looking at the McDonald's case, it can appear to be sensationalist when the real details of the case often makes things more clear. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • New York Personal Injury Attorney Andrew Siegel Explains Independent Medical ExaminationsNew York Personal Injury Attorney Andrew Siegel Explains Independent Medical Examinations
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Andrew W. Siegel says that when you bring a lawsuit seeking money damages for personal injury, the people you sue are entitled to an independent medical examination.

    These kinds of examinations, however, can often be anything but independent. Mr. Siegel goes on to describe a case where his client attended an independent medical examination and it turned out to be a sting operation more than a doctor's appointment. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • New York Personal Injury Attorney Andrew Siegel - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Your CaseNew York Personal Injury Attorney Andrew Siegel - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Your Case
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Andrew W. Siegel explains a lawyer's obligation to tell their client the good, the bad, and the ugly of their case.

    For instance, the "bad" of your case might be that even though you have a lawsuit, you were partly responsible for your accident. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • Personal Injury Trial Lawyer Explains Jury Selection in New YorkPersonal Injury Trial Lawyer Explains Jury Selection in New York
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Andrew W. Siegel says that the fancy term for jury selection is "voir dire". During jury selection, a group of people are brought in and attorneys choose jury members in a question and answer format. The important thing to know about jury selection is that you do not want someone on the jury that can hurt your case. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • The One Question You Should Never Ask at TrialThe One Question You Should Never Ask at Trial
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Andrew W. Siegel explains that you should never ask a question at trial you do not know the answer to. During a trial, the opposing attorney to Mr. Siegel asked a question that he didn't know the answer to which made him look inexperienced. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • The $43 Million Case!The $43 Million Case!
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Andrew W. Siegel explains jury verdicts. Knowing an attorney's track record with jury verdicts is critical when hiring an attorney to represent you. In 2007 in Queens County, New York, a jury awarded one of Mr. Siegel's clients $43 million - one of the top verdicts in the US that year - as a result of injuries sustained in a roof collapse. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Selecting the Right AttorneySelecting the Right Attorney
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Andrew W. Siegel explains how to select the right attorney. First, you should meet and discuss your case with 2-3 qualified attorneys. "Qualified" means that the attorney is experienced in the area of law that you need. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • 5 Things a Client Should Know Before Speaking With an Attorney5 Things a Client Should Know Before Speaking With an Attorney
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Sean Coonerty explains the 5 most important things a potential client should know before even speaking with an attorney. The first important thing to know before speaking with an attorney is that at Siegel & Coonerty, your consultation is free. This is important because it means that we have to interview you and you have to interview us. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • It Only Takes One Thing to Win a CaseIt Only Takes One Thing to Win a Case
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Sean Coonerty says that sometimes no matter how difficult a case may seem on the surface, it only takes one thing to win a case. Mr. Coonerty describes a case that on the surface seemed to be very difficult to win. In the end, however, he was able to get the jury to decide in his client's favor by focusing on one thing. Watch the video to find out more.
  • Never Give Up!Never Give Up!
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Sean Coonerty describes a case that was resolved after many attempts to contact a witness failed. Finally, by not giving up, Mr. Coonerty was able to find the crucial witness that vindicated his client. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • The Anatomy of a TrialThe Anatomy of a Trial
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Andrew W. Siegel explains what happens when your case has to go to trial. After the jury is selected, the judge gives an instruction that explains how the trial will proceed. The next thing that happens in a trial are the opening statements. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • What is my Case Worth?What is my Case Worth?
    New York personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Andrew W. Siegel explains that the value of your case is determined by comparison to other similar cases. However, no two cases are exactly alike. Watch the video now to learn more.