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Compensation for Emotional Distress in a Car Accident Case

Emotional distress caused by a car accident can at times be worse and longer-lasting than a physical injury. In some cases, victims are entitled to compensation for emotional distress. However, this type of loss cannot be easily quantified, making it more challenging to prove.  What is Emotional Distress?  Emotional distress is defined as mental suffering… read more

Mistakes to Avoid in a Westchester County Personal Injury Claim

Navigating a Westchester County personal injury claim can be complex, and there are many possible mistakes that can wind up delaying or costing you your claim altogether. Some of the most common include the following.  Failing to Seek Medical Treatment Seeing a doctor as soon as possible following a personal injury accident is critical to… read more

Factors That Affect Compensation for a Personal Injury Claim

Many variables can wind up affecting the amount of compensation you can recover for a personal injury claim. Although each case is different, here are a few common factors. Amount of Damages Damages is the legal term referring to the amount of financial, physical, and psychological losses you have suffered as a result of the… read more

Medical Malpractice Case Settled for $750,000

Fiedler Deutsch, LLP settled a medical malpractice case during trial today in Dutchess County Supreme Court for $750,000. The case involved a woman who presented to the emergency room with three weeks of abdominal pain. A pregnancy test revealed she was pregnant which was a surprise as she didn’t believe she could become pregnant. Unfortunately,… read more

Questions to Ask a Westchester County Car Accident Lawyer

After a severe crash, hiring a Westchester County car accident lawyer may seem like another stressful task on top of recovery. However, it doesn’t have to be if you already know what questions to ask and the type of answers you want to hear.  How long have you been practicing personal injury law?   Car accidents… read more