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Recent Settlements $1.95 Million, $1.1 Million, $1 Million $365 Thousand

It has been a busy summer here at Fielder Deutsch, with a number incredible settlements for our clients. These include: $1.95 Million for our client who suffered a heart attack that was not properly treated. $1.1 Million for our client whose lung infection was missed leading to significant pain and suffering. $1 Million for a… read more

Getting Your Medical Records: Rights, Procedures, and Denials

If you cannot easily access your medical records online or need them for a personal injury case in Westchester County, you will likely have to request the records from your medical provider in writing. Here we discuss your rights, procedures, and what to do.  Rights to Medical Records Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability… read more

How Pre-Existing Conditions Affect an Injury Claim

If you were injured by another party’s negligence but already had a pre-existing condition, your claim could be affected. However, you are likely still entitled to recover compensation.  How Can a Pre-Existing Injury Affect My Claim? After an accident, the at-fault party can be liable for resulting damages if you suffered a severe injury. When… read more

Can Social Media Posts Damage My Personal Injury Claim?

Social media is great for staying in connection with family and friends. However, posts about an ongoing personal injury claim can, unfortunately, wind up impacting your compensation.  How Social Media Can Impact a Personal Injury Claim Insurance companies, defense attorneys, and private investigators routinely check a claimant’s social media pages to gather information that could… read more

Proving Causation in a White Plains Car Accident Case

To hold another party accountable after a car accident, you must be able to prove legal causation. Causation means a direct link between the at-fault party’s negligence (causing the crash) and your injuries. In other words, you would not have been injured if not for their actions. It is one of the most critical and… read more