Where Do You Turn If Your Doctor Makes A Mistake?

Medical malpractice suits arise when a health care provider fails to provide medical care that comports with the prevailing “standard of care”.  In essence, should a health care provider fail to provide “reasonable” care and such deficient care causes an injury, a claim for medical malpractice very well may exist for the injured person(s). Medical malpractice actions […]

Premises Liability; Or, Getting Hurt On The Way To The Market

Whenever people leave their houses to do things like go to the store or visit a neighbor, they never expect to be injured. Unfortunately, many people are injured while on other people’s property and, more often than not, these injuries result from the negligence of the property owner. A property owner must keep the premises safe […]

Blood Thinners And Anti-Coagulants

The attorneys at Prieto, Marigliano, Holbert & Prieto, LLC. have litigated numerous malpractice cases for clients who suffered severe bleeding complications related to a commonly prescribed anti-coagulant or blood thinner called warfarin or Coumadin.  Warfarin is the most commonly used oral anticoagulant in the US. An anticoagulant is a drug used to prevent unwanted and dangerous blood clots. […]

Signs of elder abuse or neglect

Emotional abuse may include insults, humiliation, threats, and attempts to frighten the resident; it can also be a crime of omission, as when the resident is ignored, disregarded, and/or isolated against his or her will. Neglect can consist of withholding food, water, and/or medication as well as failure to change bedding or take care of […]

Workplace Accidents – Who’s Looking Out For You?

Our experienced workplace accident lawyers fight for your rights. Workers’ compensation is an insurance program that guarantees payment of medical benefits and a portion of weekly earnings to employees who are injured while working. The important word here is “guarantees.”  Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system. It doesn’t matter whether you were responsible for the accident […]