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On the page below you can find links to documents, reports, publications and discussions provided by the Law Office of Gerald M. Oginski, LLC. As an experienced medical malpractice and personal injury attorney practicing law in New York, Gerry has acquired expertise in a number of personal injury areas. The documents below are available to gain a better understanding of the legal challenges facing you in the event of a personal injury, and why an experienced personal injury attorney is so important for success.

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Medical Malpractice

• 10 Misconceptions About New York Medical Malpractice Lawyers
  

  Misconceptions about New York Medical Malpractice Lawyers. Learn why most misconceptions are myth, and learn which are fact. A must read for anyone interested in malpractice.

• 2 Questions Every New York Malpractice Lawyer Needs To Ask
  

  Learn what two questions every experienced medical malpractice lawyer in New York needs to ask a potential client. Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice & accident lawyer in the State of New York explains.

• 7 Ways You Know You Survived Medical Malpractice in 2006
  

  7 Ways You Know You Survived Medical Malpractice in 2006; You're alive, you can talk, you can walk, you can eat, you can see, you can tie your shoes and you can recognize your family.

• A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE VICTIM'S GUIDE TO COMPENSATION IN NEW YORK [PDF]
  

  Learn how a medical malpractice victim obtains compensation for their injuries in the State of New York. Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice & accident attorney practicing law in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains.

• A Study By The US General Accounting Office- Medical Malpractice Insurance [PDF]
  

  A Study By The US General Accounting Office- Medical Malpractice Insurance
  
  Read what the GAO found...

• Birth Injury Cases- Shoulder Dystocia & Erbs Palsy
  

  Learn what shoulder dystocia is; how it is known to cause erbs palsy, klumpke's palsy and brachial plexus injury during birth. A New York medical malpractice & personal injury lawyer explains. Gerry Oginski, an experienced New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury lawyer explains.

• Breast Cancer-"The Doctor Delayed My Diagnosis-Do I have a Case?"
  

  The doctor failed to timely detect your breast cancer even when you complained about a lump. Do you have a case? Learn whether there's a valid case as Gerry Oginski, an experienced NY medical malpractice & accident lawyer explains.

• Bunions, Hammertoes & Bears...Oh My!
  

  Learn how improperly performed podiatry surgery for bunions, hammertoes and corns can have significant repercussions for your entire body. Gerry Oginski, an experienced New York medical malpractice & accident attorney explains.

• Colonoscopy- "He Perforated My Colon, Do I Have A Case?"
  

  Learn whether a perforated colon during a colonscopy is evidence of malpractice in the State of New York. Gerry Oginski, an experienced NY medical malpractice & accident lawyer explains.

• Confidentiality agreements in lawsuit settlements can be harmful, even deadly, to the public
  

  The prevalence of confidentiality or secrecy agreements is perhaps one of the least discussed and most fundamental problems with our civil justice system. At various stages of a lawsuit, a plaintiff suing a large corporation for causing serious harm will gain access to compelling information. If the parties decide to settle, there is a chance that all of this information, including that which implicates the corporation’s role in broader public health and safety hazards, will be kept secret under a confidentiality agreement. In participating in a settlement, the plaintiff signs away his or her ability to share information gained about the harm being committed, the settlement amount, and other valuable details.

• Cross-Examination Of An Expert Medical Malpractice Witness In An Erbs Palsy Case
  

  I had the privilege of questioning an expert in an erbs palsy case last week. In Federal Court the parties are permitted to question experts prior to trial in the form of a deposition (a question and answer session with the attorneys present).

• DE-IDENTIFIED EBT OF ANOTHER ORTHOPEDIST IN HIP FRACTURE CASE [PDF]
  

  Read a de-identified deposition of another orthopedist in a failure to diagnose a hip fracture.

• Gerry to lecture at the New York City Bar Association on Medical Malpractice [PDF]
  

  Gerry will be lecturing at the New York City Bar Association next month on medical malpractice issues that young attorneys need to learn about.

• How does a doctor "fail to diagnose a heart attack?"
  

  Learn what happens when a doctor fails to diagnose a heart attack. Gerry Oginski, an experienced New York Medical Malpractice lawyer explains.

• How to Become a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in New York
  

  Becoming a medical malpractice lawyer in New York takes experience and practice. Learn what's involved.

• Learn the top 10 things you need to know when choosing a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney
  

  Learn the top 10 things you need to know when choosing a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney

• Learn what top 5 items will get your medical malpractice case rejected by a New York Medical Malpractice Attorney
  

  Learn what top 5 items will get your medical malpractice case rejected by a New York Medical Malpractice Attorney

• Let’s Set the Record Straight about Ob/Gyns in New York State [PDF]
  

  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has recently issued materials containing misleading information about the civil justice system. ACOG inaccurately describes everything from jury awards to the availability of doctors in New York State.

• Mammography Screening—Both Good and Bad News
• Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Law in New York [PDF]
  

  Read Attorney Gerry Oginski's original articles about medical malpractice & personal injury law that have been published online. It's riveting reading! Everything you need to know about Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Law before ever walking into an lawyer's office.

• Medical Malpractice - How to Become a Black Belt when Questioning a Doctor
  

  Learn how to be a black belt attorney when questioning a doctor at their deposition.

• Medical Malpractice - How to Become a Black Belt When Questioning a Doctor
  

  Learn how to be a black belt attorney when questioning a doctor at their deposition. Never give advance warning of what you intend to ask...

• Medical Malpractice - Your Child's Been Diagnosed With Brain Damage and Cerebral Palsy
  

  Learn how a baby can suffer brain damage at the time of birth. Fetal distress, hypoxia and anoxia are terms you need to know to learn about your baby's condition. Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice lawyer practicing law in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains.

• Medical Malpractice Deposition Techniques and Strategies [PDF]
  

  Deposition strategies and questions to ask when questioning a doctor in a medical malpractice case.

• MEDICAL MALPRACTICE STUDY- Disproving frivolous myth
  

  A medical malpractice study was released that clearly demonstrates that our current tort system is working quite well in ensuring that the vast majority of cases have valid claims and that frivolous or nonmeritorious malpractice cases are rarely brought and hardly ever result in damages being unjustly paid.

• Medical Malpractice- "I don't care what you say...I have a valid case!"
  

  Learn why a potential client simply didn't have a valid or timely case. Despite learning why this inquiring woman didn't have a valid case, she was absolutely insistent that she had a good case.Read the article to find out why.

• MEDICAL MALPRACTICE- 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN'T SUE YOUR DOCTOR [PDF]
  

  Learn the 10 reasons why you shouldn't sue your doctor- (1) You like your doctor, (2) What good will the money do for you? (3) Your doctor's reputation will be tarnished, (4) Your doctor will be banished from his community, (5) Your doctor will shut his medical practice, (6) Your doctor may lose his license, (7) Your doctor may alter your records, (8) Your doctor may apologize and tell you it was all a mistake, (9) Your friends and family may think you're a gold-digger, (10) Your injuries aren't that disabling.

• Medical Malpractice- 5 Reasons Preventing You From Calling a NY Medical Malpractice Attorney
  

  Learn 5 reasons why you may not want to call a New York medical malpractice and injury lawyer. Learn what stops some people from finding out about their legal rights when they've been injured in an accident or by a doctor or hospital.

• Medical Malpractice- 7 Reasons Why Your Case Isn't Good Enough For a NY Malpractice Lawyer
  

  Learn why your case will be rejected by an experienced New York medical malpractice & accident attorney. Not every case is accepted. Learn what an attorney looks for when you walk in the door and describe the facts surrounding your potential injury case.

• Medical Malpractice- Special Report - Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Won't Recover A Dime [PDF]
  

  New York medical malpractice and personal injury lawyer Gerald M. Oginski represents residents of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island and Nassau and Suffolk Counties who have suffered injuries or death. This special report discusses Gerry's experience working with people injured as a result of medical malpractice, surgical errors, failure to diagnose cancer, medication errors and hospital mistakes. Retaining Gerry to review your medical injury case gives you the advantage of a solo practitioner determined to get you best results for your injury. If you live in the New York metropolitan area or the surrounding counties, and you've been injured, call Gerry today.

• Medical Malpractice- What is your life worth?
  

  Compensation is a debt that is owed to an injured victim. Learn what a life is worth. Learn what economic damages are in an accident and medical malpractice case. Learn what non-economic damages are and how they compare to economic damages. Only after learning what these damages are can you answer the question in the title "What is your life worth?"

• Medical Malpractice: 10 Reasons Why You Should Call A Lawyer
  

  Learn why a medical malpractice lawyer can provide important information about your potential case. Learn why it's important to speak to a medical malpractice lawyer soon after being injured to protect your rights. Become an informed consumer.

• Medical Malpractice: My Baby Suffered Brain Damage? How is that possible?
  

  Learn how a baby can suffer brain damage at the time of birth. Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice lawyer practicing law in the State of New York explains.

• Medical Malpractice: You Walked Into The Hospital But Came Out Paralyzed- What Happened?
  

  Learn how feelings of anger, frustration and resentment can lead a distraught spouse to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in New York. Find out how an injured victim or their family can search for a medical malpractice lawyer that's right for them. Gerry Oginski is an experienced medical malpractice & accident attorney praciticing law in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk.

• MY NEW YORK DOCTOR SCREWED UP MY BREASTS- DO I HAVE A CASE?
  

  You had breast reduction surgery to look better. You also had a tummy tuck. Your doctor said you'd look great afterward. The only problem is that you look worse. The doctor refuses to fix the problem unless you pay for the revision surgery. Your next call is to a New York medical malpractice lawyer to find out if you have a valid case against your plastic surgeon. Read what an experienced NY medical malpractice lawyer looks for when a potential breast surgery victim calls his office.

• New York Medical Malpractice- Failure To Supervise Leads To Re-Breaking Bone
  

  A 'doctor' in a New York City emergency room set a fractured arm. Find out how his failure to have the x-rays reviewed caused the patient to need to have his bone re-broken two months later in a procedure known as an osteotomy. This 'doctor' turned out to be nothing more than a physician's assistant who had no business diagnosing this fracture; no business setting the bone; and no business telling the patient everything would be ok. The emergency room doctor never saw, examined or evaluated the x-rays that would have told him that the arm was not set properly. Read the article to find out what happened.

• New York Medical Malpractice- So You Think You Have A Good Case?
  

  Learn what it takes to have a good valid medical malpractice case in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk. Many people think that their case is a 'slam-dunk'. What you read will surprise you. Find out what it takes to have a 'good' case. Learn what skeletons will destroy your case.

• New York Medical Malpractice- The True Cost Of Permanent Injuries
  

  Medical malpractice lawsuits are often criticized as being 'frivolous'. Yet, we do not hear much about how injured victims who have meritorious cases suffer because the true cost of their injuries are devastating. Economic losses are only one factor that creates tragedy upon tragedy. The non-economic losses are another factor that devastates an injured victim and their family. Read why the true cost of permanent injuries are so astronomical and devastating that they defy all possible arguments for "tort reform." Learn what the true cost of permanent injuries are from an experienced medical malpractice and accident lawyer who practices law in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk counties.

• New York State Releases Latest Report on Angioplasty [PDF]
• New York State Releases Latest Report on Hospital and Surgeon Cardiac Surgery Outcomes [PDF]
• NY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE- "If I Sue My Doctor For Medical Malpractice Will He Lose His License?"
  

  Learn from an experienced medical malpractice and accident lawyer who practices law in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk counties whether a doctor who gets sued will lose his license to practice medicine.

• NY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE- Improperly Placed Suture Causes Permanent Nerve Damage
  

  Learn how a misplaced suture caused permanent ulnar nerve damage in a young, healthy man. Find out what happened to this young man that caused him to lose sensation and function in his hand. Preventable injuries are devastating for the injured victim. See what happened when the clinic residents had the opportunity to recognize the hand injury, yet failed to notice the ongoing injury that only got worse.

• NY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE- Surgeon Cuts Optic Nerve Resulting in Permanent Blindness
  

  Learn what happened to a man who had "simple" surgery to correct a fracture in the bone around his eye. Find out what permanent injury he suffered because the eye doctor was inexperienced at this procedure and how this doctor inexplicably failed to recognize a tragic mistake. Gerry Oginski, an experienced New York medical malpractice lawyer explains.

• NY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE- They Missed the Brain Tumor Right in Front of Their Eyes
  

  Learn what happened to a woman who was taken to the emergency room, given the proper tests, had the tests properly interpreted, but nobody told her that the results were totally abnormal. Find out what permanent injury she suffered because of a clear gap in communication between the radiologist, the emergency room doctor and the patient. A preventable tragedy. Gerry Oginski, an experienced New York medical malpractice lawyer explains.

• NY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE- When is the worst time to be a patient in a hospital in NY?
  

  Learn when is the worst time of year to be in a hospital in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk. Find out who is on duty at your local hospital during the summer months.

• NY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE-Anesthesia Errors Result in Brain Damage
  

  Learn why anesthesia errors for simple, routine procedures can turn deadly. Read about two examples of catastrophic anesthesia mistakes in New York as told by an experienced medical malpractice & accident attorney who practices law in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk Counties.

• NY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE-Are Injured Victims Money Hungry?
  

  Find out whether injured medical malpractice victims in New York are 'money-grubbing, selfish, health-care destroying' people with nothing else on their minds. Learn from an experienced NY medical malpractice lawyer who explains what most injured victims really want. The answer may shock you.

• NY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE-Fetal Distress, Hypoxia & Anoxia- A case report
  

  Learn from Gerry Oginski, an experienced New York medical malpractice attorney practicing law in Brooklyn, New York, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk about a case involving the labor and delivery of a baby who had fetal distress, hypoxia and anoxia. Read why a lack of oxygen and fetal distress caused brain damage to a newborn baby resulting in permanent disabilities.

• Pain & Suffering - You Think You Have it Bad?
  

  Learn what pain and suffering really means. Any victim of an accident or hospital error or mistake experiences pain. Suffering is the limitation and disability that results from the pain. Read what pain and suffering means to an experienced New York medical malpractice attorney, and how it's used in a lawsuit to obtain compensation for an injury caused by wrongdoing.

• Profiteers of Fear: The Not-So-Secret Agenda of the Health Insurance Industry
  

  New York medical malpractice lawyer Gerald M. Oginski represents residents of Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island and Nassau and Suffolk Counties in cases of doctor and hospital negligence involving misdiagnosis, surgical error, anesthesia error, infection and prescription errors.

• Read a fascinating dental malpractice deposition [PDF]
  

  Read the deposition (de-identified) of a dentist in a fascinating dental malpractice case. Learn about dentistry and how a dentist answers key questions about claims that he failed to give the patient proper care.

• Read a new special report that exposes the hoax of the "medical malpractice crisis." [PDF]
  

  Read a telling report about exposing the hoax of the "medical malpractice crisis." This special report, by 'Public Citizen' reveals a lack of attention to patient safety, the high incidence of preventable medical error and the lack of accountability for a small set of doctors. An important read for anyone interested in medical malpractice matters.

• Secrets of a NY Medical Malpractice Lawyer
  

  Many potential clients ask their lawyer for medical advice about what treatments they should receive. There are some lawyers who actually advise their potential clients about the treatment they should receive.

• Top 20 Reasons Not to Bring a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in New York
  

  Learn the top twenty reasons why you should not bring a medical malpractice lawsuit in NY. An experienced NY medical malpractice and wrongful death lawyer practicing law in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York City, Staten Island, Nassau, Suffolk and Long Island explains.

• Video Tip-7 Legal Phrases You Need To Know
  

  Learn about 7 Legal Phrases You've Heard about but never really knew what they meant. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: 10 Facts Your Attorney May Not Tell You-Part 2
  

  Learn about 10 facts your medical malpractice & personal injury lawyer may not tell you when you walk into his office. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: 10 Facts Your New York Lawyer May Not Tell You- Part 1
  

  Learn 10 Facts Your New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Lawyer May Not Tell You. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: 10 misconceptions about medical malpractice lawyers in New York.
  

  Learn 10 misconceptions people have about medical malpractice lawyers in New York. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: 10 reasons why most medical malpractice victims won't recover any money.
  

  Learn the top 10 reasons why most medical malpractice victims won't recover any money. Listen as Gerry Oginski, a NY Medical Malpractice Lawyer explains why this is true.

• Video Tip: 10 reasons you shouldn't sue your doctor.
  

  Learn the top 10 reasons you shouldn't sue your doctor. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: 2 Questions Every NY Medical Malpractice Lawyer Needs To Ask
  

  Learn what two questions every NY malpractice lawyer needs to ask in order to evaluate your potential case.

• Video Tip: Accidents- 5 deadly sins that could wreck your accident claim.
  

  Learn the 5 deadly sins that could destroy your accident claim. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: Bankruptcy-Can You Start a Lawsuit If You've Declared Bankruptcy?
  

  Learn whether you can start a medical malpractice or personal injury lawsuit if you've declared bankruptcy. Gerry Oginski, a New York medical malpractice and personal injury lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: Birth Injuries in New York- Are they preventable?
  

  Shoulder dystocia & excessive lateral traction on the baby's head during delivery have historically been known to cause permanent nerve damage to a baby. This is known as erbs palsy, klumpke's palsy, and also brachial plexus palsy. Gerry Oginski, an experienced New York medical malpractice & personal injury lawyer explains why this might be preventable.

• Video Tip: Can You Get Away With A Little White Lie At Trial?
  

  Learn how distorting the truth, even slightly, can have disastrous consequences for your case. Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice & personal injury trial lawyer practicing in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains.

• Video Tip: Caught on video! Gotcha- How it can ruin your injury case
  

  Learn how surveillance video can destroy your injury or malpractice case. In some cases, it might even help your case. Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice & personal injury trial lawyer practicing in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains.

• Video Tip: Common Blunders Attorneys Make
  

  Learn some common mistakes that lawyers can make, and be aware of them if they happen to you. Gerry Oginski, an experienced New York medical malpractice lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: Common Defenses in NY Medical Malpractice Cases
  

  "We Didn't Do It" is one of the most common defenses used in medical malpractice cases. Learn what some other defenses are. Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice & personal injury lawyer practicing law in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains.

• Video Tip: Do I Have To Be Examined By The Defense?
  

  Learn why you have to be examined by a doctor for the defense if you started a lawsuit. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: How Do You Get Copies of Your Medical Records?
  

  Learn the step-by-step process of how to get copies of your medical records from your doctor or hospital. Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice & personal injury trial lawyer practicing in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains.

• Video Tip: How Does A Malpractice Lawyer Screen A Case?
  

  Learn how a New York medical malpractice lawyer screens a case to see if it has merit. Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice & injury trial lawyer practicing in Brooklyn, New York, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains.

• Video Tip: How to select a New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer
  

  Listen as Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical New York Medical Malpractice attorney Gerry Oginski guides you step by step on how to select a Medical Malpractice Lawyer.

• Video Tip: How You Know You Survived Medical Malpractice This Year
  

  Learn what it means to survive medical malpractice this year. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: Jury Selection in New York
  

  Learn what jury selection is and how it's used in medical malpractice and injury cases in the State of NY. Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice & personal injury trial lawyer practicing in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains.

• Video Tip: Lawyer Advertising- 10 Tips When Choosing a Lawyer from the Yellow Pages
  

  Learn about lawyer advertising & 10 Tips you need to know when choosing a lawyer from the Yellow Pages. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: Learn what a "Right of Subrogation" is and how it applies in almost every personal injury or medical malpractice case in New York.
  

  Learn what a "Right of Subrogation" is and how it applies in almost every personal injury or medical malpractice case in New York. Gerry Oginski, a personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: Learn what a New York personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer does.
  

  Ever wondered what a personal injury or medical malpractice lawyer really does? Gerry Oginski, an experienced NY Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: Medical Malpractice Lawsuits- How they work
  

  Learn how medical malpractice lawsuits in New York work. Gerry Oginski, a NY Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Lawyer explains the nuts and bolts of how a malpractice case works.

• Video Tip: Medical Malpractice Trivia Game- Test Your Knowledge of NY Malpractice Law
  

  Think you know something about medical malpractice & accident law in the State of New York? Test your knowledge. Listen in as Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice & personal injury lawyer practicing law in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains. For more info, www.oginski-law.com

• Video Tip: Medical Malpractice: Answers to your FAQ's
  

  Learn about Medical Malpractice in New York. Gerry Oginski, an experienced NY Medical Malpractice lawyer answers your frequently asked questions about malpractice.

• Video Tip: Pharmacy Errors- Who's to blame when injury occurs?
  

  Pharmacy & medication errors are no laughing matter. Mistakes by pharmacists can cause serious harm. Gerry Oginski, an experienced New York personal injury & medical malpractice lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: Questions Never To Ask At Trial
  

  Learn what questions never to ask at a medical malpractice or injury trial in the State of New York. Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice & personal injury trial lawyer practicing in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains.

• Video Tip: Telling A Little White Lie
  

  Learn how distorting the truth, even slightly, can have disastrous consequences for your case. Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice & personal injury trial lawyer practicing in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains.

• Video Tip: Top 5 reasons why your case won't be accepted by a New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer.
  

  Learn the top 5 reasons why your case won't be accepted by a New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer. Gerry Oginski is a NY Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Lawyer. Listen as he explains why your case may be rejected.

• Video Tip: What a Malpractice Lawyer looks for in a client
  

  Learn what an experienced medical malpractice lawyer looks for when a client comes in for help. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: What is a deposition?
  

  Learn what a deposition is. Gerry Oginski is a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer who explains what a deposition is and what it's used for.

• Video Tip: What is Medical Malpractice?
  

  NY Medical Malpractice Lawyer Gerry Oginski defines what Medical Malpractice is. Learn more at his consumer-friendly website www.oginski-law.com

• Video Tip: What Never To Ask At a Deposition
  

  Learn what never to ask at a medical malpractice or personal injury deposition in New York. Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice & personal injury trial lawyer practicing in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains.

• Video Tip: Why do we need a medical expert?
  

  In a medical malpractice case in New York, learn why obtaining a medical expert is required to prove your case. Gerry Oginski, a New York medical malpractice & personal injury lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: Why Does My Case Take So Long?
  

  Learn why a medical malpractice case takes so long. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: Why will someone refer a medical malpractice case to another attorney?
  

  Learn why most attorneys who handle other types of law will refer their New York medical malpractice cases to experienced medical malpractice attorneys. Gerry Oginski, an experienced New York medical malpractice lawyer explains.

• Video Tip: You've Been Caught on Video- Can it destroy your case?
  

  Learn how surveillance video can destroy your injury or malpractice case. In some cases, it might even help your case. Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice & personal injury trial lawyer practicing in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains.

Wrongful Death Cases

• Autopsies- What are they & why do we need them?
  

  In a death case, having an autopsy is crucial to determining the cause of death. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer explains.

• Dead Man's Family Calls NY Malpractice Lawyer First Before Burying Him
  

  THIS IS A TRUE STORY
  A call came in the other day. A hysterical woman was on the phone. Her husband had died just moments ago. Learn what could be so important that she called a lawyer first, before burying her husband.

• In Case of Death learn what steps to take to see if you have a case [PDF]
  

  When death strikes where do you go? How do you choose a lawyer? Where do you turn? Learn what to do if death strikes. Learn how to choose a lawyer. Become informed.

• In Case of Death...Part 1
  

  Learn what to do in case of death. Gerry Oginski, an experienced New York medical malpractice & personal injury lawyer explains what steps to take after a loved one has died.

• In Case of Death...Part 2
  

  This is the 2nd part of the series "In Case of Death..." Learn from an experienced New York medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer what steps to take after your loved one has died. Gerry Oginski, an experienced NY malpractice and accident lawyer explains.

• In Case of Death...Part 3
  

  Learn what steps to take in case of your loved one's death. This is part 3 of the series "In Case of Death..." Gerry Oginski, an experienced New York medical malpractice and accident lawyer explains.

• In Case of Death...Part 4
  

  Learn what steps to take in case of your loved one's death. This is part 4 of the series "In Case of Death..." Gerry Oginski, an experienced New York medical malpractice and accident lawyer explains.

• In Case of Death...Part 5
  

  Learn what steps you need to take when your loved one has died. This is part 5 of the series "In Case of Death..." Gerry Oginski, an experienced New York medical malpractice & accident lawyer explains.

• Kings County Hospital-Death in Psych ER
  

  Learn how a woman in the psychiatric emergency room of Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY was left unattended and literally died while left in the waiting area. Nobody recognized her death for almost an hour. Learn from Gerry Oginski, an experienced NY Medical Malpractice & Wrongful Death attorney what her family must do to evaluate whether their loved one has a valid case against Kings County Hospital.

• NY Bus & Truck Accidents- Crushed in Chinatown
  

  Learn what Gerry Oginski, an experienced accident and wrongful death attorney practicing law in Brooklyn, New York, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk saw when he was returning from a deposition in Manhattan yesterday. The aftermath of a terrible and tragic accident at the intersection of Canal Street and Bowery in lower Manhattan. Read how the victim who lost her life must be compensated for her loss and why.

Bicycle Accidents

• Bicycle Accidents In New York- Bicycle V. Car, Who Wins?
  

  Learn what a young man went through when he was smashed into the road by a fast-moving car who never saw the bicyclist. Learn what safety features bicyclists have compared to a car. Read what an experienced New York accident lawyer has to say about bicycles and cars and what happens when they unintentionally meet up.

• Bicycle and Pedestrian laws in the State of New York
  

  Read frequent questions that arise when bike riders share the road with cars. Learn what the rules of the road are in New York State. Read about what a pedestrian's legal responsibilities are as they cross the road.
  
  Bikes, bicycles, bicycle law, New York, State of New York, bike accidents, bicycle accidents, laws for pedestrians, pedestrian, bike, laws for bicyclists, rules of the road, New York State bicycle laws, New York State pedestrian laws.

• Common questions about bicycle and pedestrian traffic laws in the State of New York
  

  Common questions about bicycle and pedestrian traffic laws in the State of New York

• How not to get hit by cars- 10 Ways not to get hit by a car
  

  Bicycle safety
  How not to get hit by cars
  Bicycle accidents

• My Bicycle Accident
  

  Gerry describes how a woman who didn't look caused an accident with him while he was riding his bicycle. A riveting story of a great bike ride gone horribly bad.

• My Bicycle Accident - A Detailed Account Of a Woman Who Didn't Care [PDF]
  

  My Bicycle Accident - A Detailed Account Of a Woman Who Didn't Care. Gerry describes in vivid detail what happened to him when a woman opened her car door into moving traffic without looking. Unfortunately for Gerry, he was riding a bicycle at the time, and not driving his car. In his case, the bicycle accident was traumatic and forced him over the handlebars and right into the middle of the road.

• Read about Gerry's recent bicycle accident [PDF]
  

  Bike accident, bicycle, bicycle accident, car accident, bike injury, bike injuries, cannondale, cannondale bike, damages, hurt, pain, suffering

• Ten ways to avoid getting hit by cars while bicycle riding
  

  Ten ways to avoid getting hit by cars while bicycle riding.

• The 10 Most Common Car-Bike Collisions & How to Avoid Them
  

  The following material examines the 10 most common bicycle-car collision types and discusses how cyclists and drivers can avoid them.
  
  This is considered essential reading for all cyclists and all drivers.

Negligence Cases

• Accidents: 10 Most Important Things You Need To Know If You Slip & Fall in New York
  

  Learn 10 Important Things You Need To Know If You Slip & Fall in New York. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer explains.

• Accidents: Slip & Fall on Snow & Ice- Can you get $$ for your injuries?
  

  Learn whether you can get money for your slip & fall on snow and ice. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer explains

• Frivolous Lawsuits- Are They Fair Topics When Picking a Jury?
  

  Learn why some attorneys don't like to bring up 'frivolous lawsuits' or 'tort reform' during jury selection in a civil lawsuit in New York. Other attorney strongly suggest that this topic be addressed head on. Learn what Gerry thinks. Gerry Oginski is an experienced medical malpractice and personal injury trial attorney practicing in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk.

• How To Get Compensated For Your Injuries Without Hiring a NY Lawyer
  

  Learn whether you really need a lawyer to handle your New York personal injury accident case. Many people feel they don't need a lawyer, and they may be right. Others feel that an experienced lawyer is an absolute necessity to obtain proper compensation for an accident that was caused by someone else. Read this riveting article and decide for yourself.

• NY Accidents- Who is watching my kid at the pool?
  

  Learn from an experienced accident, negligence and personal injury lawyer practicing in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk who is watching your kid at the pool. Lifeguards are good, but parents are even better. Be safe and always watch your child at the pool. No exceptions. Tragedy strikes most often when children are not watched at the pool.

Car Accidents

• "What Color Was The Light?" Asked The Police Officer
  

  If an officer isn't on the scene, an ambulance attendant might ask, or even a good Samaritan checking to see if you're ok. Most people want to know, even at the scene of a gruesome accident, who went through the red light.

• 5 Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim- Read This Special Report [PDF]
  

  New York personal injury lawyer Gerald M. Oginski represents residents of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island and Nassau and Suffolk Counties who have suffered injuries or death. This special report discusses Gerry's experience working with people injured in car accidents and their injuries including broken bones, fractures, the need for surgery, hospitalization and permanent injuries that accompany a devastating car crash. Retaining Gerry to review your injury case gives you the advantage of a solo practitioner determined to get you best results for your injury. If you live in the New York metropolitan area or the surrounding counties, and you've been injured, call Gerry today.

• 5 REASONS WHY YOU DON'T NEED AN ATTORNEY
  

  Read why after an accident you may not need an attorney at all.

• Car Accidents - You're Driving Through An Intersection, And All You Remember Is A Loud Crash
  

  Car accidents - You're driving through an intersection and the light is green as you enter the intersection. You remember a loud crash, and then waking up in an ambulance. Read this riveting story of a person involved in a car accident, from their viewpoint. His memory of the events, the hospital treatment and the devastating effect it has on his wife and family is vital to seeing what happened to his once golden life.

• Car Accidents in NY- 7 Reasons You May Not Want to Sue
  

  Learn the seven reasons why you many not want to bring a lawsuit if you've been injured in a car accident case in the State of New York. The reasons may be contrary to what you know. Gerry Oginski, an experienced accident attorney practicing law in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, New York Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains.

• Car Accidents- 5 Reasons To Sue Your Parents
  

  Learn why you may have to sue your parents if you were a passenger in a car driven by one of your parents and were involved in an accident.

• New York Car Accident Attorney-Top Ten Things To Look For When Choosing A Lawyer
  

  Learn the top ten things to look for when choosing a car accident lawyer in New York. The purpose of this article is to provide you, the consumer, with information about what you need to know BEFORE you ever step into a lawyer's office. Learn from Gerry Oginski, an experienced New York accident attorney who practices in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk Counties.

• New York Car Accident Victim Loses Settlement Money After Government Steps In
  

  Learn how not having enough car insurance in New York resulted in an injured victims' inability to receive proper compensation. Find out why the Federal Government stepped in and took virtually all of the money this injured man received in his settlement. Read how Medicare can recover money from an injured victim when the victim brings a lawsuit to recover compensation for his injuries. An experienced car accident attorney practicing law in New York, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau, Suffolk and Long Island explains.

• NY Accidents- "If I'm a teenager in NY, can I bring a lawsuit on my own?"
  

  Learn from an experienced New York car accident attorney practicing law in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, NY, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk whether a teenager can bring a lawsuit on their own. Do they need a parent's permission? Can they hire a lawyer on their own? Read the article to find out.

• NY Accidents- "Is there a maximum amount of money I can recover for my injuries?"
  

  Learn from an experienced New York car accident attorney practicing law in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, NY, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk whether there is a maximum amount of money that you can recover in your car accident lawsuit. Learn the different types of damages that are available in your lawsuit, from pain & suffering to lost income to medical expenses and more.

• NY Car Accidents- "Can I Still Sue If I Didn't File A No-Fault Claim?"
  

  Learn how much time you have to file a no-fault claim in New York and whether the failure to timely file your no-fault claim will hamper your ability to file a lawsuit. Learn from an experienced New York medical malpractice & personal injury lawyer practicing law in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, NY, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk why it's important to timely file your no-fault claim.

• NY Car Accidents- "If I sue the driver of the car that hit me, will he lose his license?"
  

  Learn from an experienced New York car accident attorney practicing negligence law and personal injury law in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk whether the driver of a car who is sued will lose their license to drive.

• The 10 most hazardous street corners in New York City for Pedestrians
  

  The 10 most hazardous street corners in New York City for Pedestrians

Legal Advice for New Yorkers

• 10 Things You Absolutely Need to Know to Start a Lawsuit
  

  Common misconceptions about starting a lawsuit.
  What you need to know about starting a case against someone else.

• 10 Things Your New York Medical Malpractice And Personal Injury Lawyer May Not Tell You [PDF]
  

  10 Things Your New York Medical Malpractice And Personal Injury Lawyer May Not Tell You. A list of important facts that you need to keep in mind when you consult with an injury lawyer. Be an informed consumer and importantly, ask questions.

• Gerry's 2007 Updated Law Guide for New Yorkers [PDF]
  

  Gerry's 2007 Updated Law Book For New Yorkers is an easy-to-understand explanation of how lawsuits work. It's a perfect guide for consumers and injured victims to become better informed about the law, how lawyers handle cases, and how your case gets through the Court system.

• How New Yorkers should decide on an Injury Attorney
  

  New York medical malpractice lawyer Gerald M. Oginski represents residents of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island and Nassau and Suffolk Counties in cases of doctor and hospital negligence involving misdiagnosis, surgical error, anesthesia error, infection and prescription errors.

Actual Deposition Testimony of Doctors in Malpractice Cases

• A foot doctor in training, a podiatry resident, explains that he has no idea how a young child could have gotten injured from removing his cast with a cast cutter. [PDF]
  

  A foot doctor in training, a podiatry resident, explains that he has no idea how a young child could have gotten injured from removing his cast with a cast cutter. Read the inconsistencies showing that this doctor gave the mother antibiotic ointment, yet claimed there were no injuries to the childs' leg.

• Actual deposition testimony by a urology resident in a death case [PDF]
  

  Read deposition testimony of a urology resident in a failure to timely recognize and treat a pulmonary embolism resulting in death.

• Actual Testimony by a Doctor in a Failure to Diagnose Brain Tumor Case [PDF]
  

  A patient is injured in a car accident and in the emergency room she has a CAT scan of her head. The radiologist reading the CAT scan recognizes an abnormal mass in the patients' brain but fails to tell either the patient or the emergency room doctor about the abnormal finding. Read the deposition of a doctor in a case of failing to diagnose a brain tumor resulting in blindness.

• Actual Testimony by a Gynecologist in an Unnecessary Hysterectomy case. [PDF]
  

  A gynecologist tells the patient "You have cervical cancer" and performed a hysterectomy. The microscopic evaluation after surgery showed the patient never had cervical cancer, and therefore didn't need a hysterectomy. Read the deposition of a gynecologist in an unnecessary hysterectomy case.

• Actual Testimony by a Surgeon in a failure to diagnose colon cancer case. [PDF]
  

  A patient was constipated for a long time and despite taking medications prescribed by her doctor she ruptured her colon. During an exploratory surgery, the surgeon recognized the patient had a tumor and failed to treat it or even tell the patient about it. Read the deposition of this surgeon in a case of failing to diagnose and treat a colon tumor.

• Actual testimony by a surgeon in a failure to timely recognize and treat testicular torsion resulting in death of the testicle [PDF]
  

  Actual testimony by a surgeon who evaluated a patient for testicular torsion. Read how combative the attorney and doctor get when asked whether he's board certified. The doctor refused to answer whether he failed the board examinations; a legally proper question. An exciting and interesting deposition. Actual testimony by a surgeon in a failure to timely recognize and treat testicular torsion resulting in death of the testicle

• Actual Testimony by an ICU doctor in an unrecognized pneumonia case [PDF]
  

  Deposition of a Pediatric ICU Doctor in a case of failure to diagnose and treat pneumonia.

• Actual Testimony by another doctor in a Failure to Diagnose Pneumonia Case [PDF]
  

  Deposition of a Critical Care Medicine doctor in a case of failing to recognize and treat pneumonia.

• Actual Testimony of a Pediatric ICU doctor in an unrecognized pneumonia case [PDF]
  

  Deposition of a Pediatric Critical Care Doctor in a case of failure to diagnose and treat pneumonia.

• Actual testimony of a plastic surgeon in a botched eyelid surgery case [PDF]
  

  A Plastic Surgeon tries to explain why he didn't botch the patient's eyelid surgery. It's a good read, especially when you learn that this Surgeon was never Board Certified.

• Actual Testimony of a Urologist In a Failure To Diagnose Pulmonary Embolism Case Resulting In Death [PDF]
  

  A Urologist couldn't explain who saw the patient after the patient suffered a pulmonary embolism, nor could he properly explain what treatment was given to the patient for this deadly condition. Read actual deposition testimony by the Urologist who was treating the patient.

• Actual testimony of an internist in a failure to diagnose and timely treat testicular torsion case resulting in death of a testicle. [PDF]
  

  Read about an internal medicine doctor who treated a patient for testicular torsion. The case involves a failure to diagnose and timely treat testicular torsion resulting in death of a testicle.

• Foot doctor tries to explain away child's burn injuries from a cast cutter [PDF]
  

  A foot doctor- the Chief of Podiatry- explains why a young child who suffered burns from a cast cutter could not have suffered these injuries from this equipment. It's a fascinating read, especially when he tries to explain other possiblities for this child's injuries.

• Orthopedist Fails To Diagnose Hip Infection Leading to Hip Replacement [PDF]
  

  Read about an orthopedist who was charged with failing to diagnose a hip infection that ultimately led to a hip replacement.

• Orthopedist Fails to Properly Set Fracture [PDF]
  

  An orthopedist at a Brooklyn hospital fails to properly set a fractured arm, and fails to recognize that the arm is angulated. The orthopedist refuses to acknowledge the disfigurement in photos of the patient or the severity of the angulation of the fracture.

• Podiatrist Improperly Performed Foot Surgery [PDF]
  

  Read deposition testimony of a podiatrist who was accused of performing foot surgery on a patient who didn't need it. After the surgery, the patient was no better and no worse.

• Read testimony by a urology fellow in a pulmonary embolism death case [PDF]
  

  Read testimony by a urology fellow (a doctor who continued his training in urology after finishing his residency training) in a failure to diagnose and treat a pulmonary embolism case resulting in death.

• Read testimony by the Chief of Surgery in a case involving a failure to timely diagnose and treat a testicular torsion (twisting of a testicle) resulting in death of a testicle [PDF]
  

  Read testimony by the Chief of Surgery in a case involving a failure to timely diagnose and treat a testicular torsion (twisting of a testicle) resulting in death of a testicle.

• Surgeon Tied Off Ulnar Nerve While Repairing Laceration [PDF]
  

  Read what happened when a surgery resident is called in to evaluate a patient with a severe arm laceration. Through a mixup in communication and departures from good medical care, an unknown surgeon who repaired the laceration also improperly tied off the ulnar nerve causing permanent damage.

New York Injury Times- our new newsletter

• 2007-2008 HOLIDAY EDITION OF NY INJURY TIMES! [PDF]
  

  Read about the $1,000,000 free classified ad; Gerry's never-ending fictional book; play Gerry's medical malpractice & injury trivia game; read legal headlines from around the country; change your perception- out of the box thinking. A great 8 page newsletter you're sure to enjoy.

• 5 Things that Lawyers Do that drive clients crazy [PDF]
  

  October 2006- Read the 5 Things that Lawyers Do that drive clients crazy. In other words, read the 5 things that cause lawyers to lose clients. Play our new legal trivia game. Read Gerry's continued fictional story about the cure for cancer.

• 5 Tips to Keep You Safe This Summer- New York Injury Time June 2006 Newsletter [PDF]
  

  Google update!
  Read the climax of a potential move to shut down Gerry Oginski's website.

• April 2006- Take a peek at our new office! Outrageous Verdicts. Read Gerry's new story, The Cancer is Gone! [PDF]
  

  April 2006- Take a peek at our new office! Outrageous Verdicts. Read Gerry's new story, The Cancer is Gone!

• August 06 Newsletter- Learn why most callers to a lawyers office don't have valid cases [PDF]
  

  Learn why most callers to a lawyers office don't have a valid case. Read Gerry's continued story, "Your Cancer is Gone!"

• August 07 Newsletter [PDF]
  

  Read our famous newsletter. Here are this month's articles:
  JUST THE OTHER DAY... “A riveting story about life and how quickly it passes by”
  
  TRIVIA GAME! “Test your knowledge of medical malpractice & personal injury law”
  
  Gerry’s Fictional book.. “Continue reading the ongoing saga of the man who could cure cancer”

• December 2005 Newsletter-Don't Get Sued [PDF]
  

  December 2005 Newsletter-
  
  Don't Get Sued!
  Ice & Snow are often
  to blame for accidents.

• Feb. 07- If you're in a hospital- you need to be ever vigilant-Find out why! [PDF]
  

  medical malpractice, hospital, hospital malpractice, lawsuit, injuries, attorney, lawyer, medical malpractice lawyer, negligence, neglect

• Feb. 2006. 7 Ways to Appreciate your life in 2006. Legal News. Read where Bin Laden's been hiding. [PDF]
  

  Feb. 2006. 7 Ways to Appreciate your life in 2006. Legal News. Read where Bin Laden's been hiding.

• February 2008 NY INJURY TIMES NEWSLETTER [PDF]
  

  Learn about injustice and how to right a wrong. Read Gerry's fictional story about a man who can cure cancer. Test your knowledge of New York medical malpractice and personal injury law with our Trivia Game. Read about some interesting cases we've handled.

• FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS- ARE THEY FAIR GAME DURING JURY SELECTION? [PDF]
  

  Learn whether frivolous lawsuits are an appropriate topic to discuss with potential jurors in a medical malpractice or accident case. Try our trivia game, and read Gerry's fictional story about the man who can cure cancer.

• Holiday edition 2004 newsletter [PDF]
  

  Newsletter, medical, doctor, malpractice, medical malpractice, injury, lawsuit, negotiate, settlement, injury lawyer, accident lawyer, brooklyn, queens, bronx, new york, manhattan, staten island, nassau, suffolk, medical malpractice lawyer

• January 2006. Secrets of Plastic Surgery. Gerry's New Malpractice Short Story. Legal News [PDF]
  

  January 2006. Secrets of Plastic Surgery. Gerry's New Malpractice Short Story. Legal News

• July 06 Newsletter- Attorney Advertising Changes in New York [PDF]
  

  In this month's newsletter read why attorney ads are changing in New York. No more disgusting and misleading ads. New rules are better for consumers and help change the attorney advertising landscape.

• June 2005 Newsletter- Read what happened to Gerry when a woman opened her door without looking [PDF]
  

  June 2005 Newsletter- Read what happened to Gerry when a woman opened her door without looking. Gerry details a true account of his recent bicycle accident.

• June-July 08'-The True Cost Of Permanent Injuries/ Bike Accidents/ Trivia Game/ A Contest/ Bonus Story You Don't Want To Miss! [PDF]
  

  Read about The True Cost Of Permanent Injuries. Read about Bicycle Accidents in NY. Play our trivia game and read why referrals are so important. As a bonus, read a riveting story of our family's survival during the Holocaust.

• March 2006. My Father Was a Malpractice Victim. Question Time. Legal News. [PDF]
  

  March 2006. My Father Was a Malpractice Victim. Question Time. Legal News.

• March April May 08' Newsletter [PDF]
  

  Read a fascinating article on damages in cases in New York titled "What is your life worth?" Test your knowledge in our ever-popular Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trivia Quiz. Read why referrals make you feel good. Learn what happens when our fictional character Jimmy-the Man who can cure cancer- is invited to a Middle East Summit. Come join us. There's something there for you. I guarantee it.

• May 05 Newsletter- Giving a release at the accident scene [PDF]
  

  Read our May 2005 newsletter on why it is so important NOT to give a release at an accident scene.

• May 06 Newsletter- You've been googled. Now shut down your website, defense counsel urged. [PDF]
  

  You've been googled. Now shut down your website, defense counsel urged. Read about an ongoing situation right now. Read Gerry's continued story, "Your Cancer is Gone!"

• New York Injury Times- April 2005 Newsletter- When is a Settlement not a Settlement? [PDF]
  

  New York Injury Times- Our new newsletter in color. When is a settlement not a settlement? When it's not done in open court and put on the record, or when the terms of the settlement are not confirmed and put in explicit detail.

• New York Injury Times- Feb. 2005 Newsletter- Attorney Advertising in this issue! [PDF]
  

  Our new monthly newsletter- Attorney advertising in this issue!

• New York Injury Times- July 2005 [PDF]
  

  Read about vicarious liability and why there are only two car insurance companies in New York that are giving leases this summer.

• New York Injury Times- Our New Monthly Newsletter March 2005 [PDF]
  

  New York Injury Times- Our New Monthly Newsletter. Inside this month's edition, March 2005: Slip and falls on snow and ice...what you need to know.

• November 2005 Newsletter-Why Shouldn't I Let My Family Lawyer Handle My New York Medical Malpractice Case? [PDF]
  

  November 2005 Newsletter-
  
  Why Shouldn't I Let My Family Lawyer Handle My New York Medical Malpractice Case?
  
  4 Things Your New York Injury Lawyer Looks For When You Show Up In His Office
  
  Why You Shouldn't Rely on a Lawyer Who Tells You Your Case Is Worth Millions…
  
  Five Reasons Why Your Malpractice Case Won't Be Accepted By A New York Malpractice Lawyer…
  
  Slip & Fall - The 10 Most Important Things You Need To Know If You Slip and Fall in NYC

• November 2006 Newsletter- 5 reasons why you don't need a lawyer [PDF]
  

  5 reasons why you don't need a lawyer;
  Play our new medical malpractice and personal injury law trivia game;
  Read Gerry's continued fictional story
  There's something there for you- I guarantee it.

• October 05 Newsletter -What exactly Does A Lawyer Do? [PDF]
• Oginski Newsletter - Spring 2004 [PDF]
  

  New York medical malpractice and personal injury lawyer Gerald M. Oginski represents residents of Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island and Nassau and Suffolk Counties in cases of doctor and hospital negligence involving misdiagnosis, anesthesia error, surgical error, infection and prescription errors.

• Oginski Newsletter - Summer 2004 [PDF]
  

  New York medical malpractice and personal injury lawyer Gerald M. Oginski represents residents of Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island and Nassau and Suffolk Counties in cases of doctor and hospital negligence involving misdiagnosis, anesthesia error, surgical error, infection and prescription errors.

• Our August 2005 Newsletter- Why having a family friendly lawyer isn't such a bad idea! [PDF]
  

  Our August 2005 Newsletter- Why having a family friendly lawyer isn't such a bad idea!

• Our best newsletter yet! Feb. 2007 edition [PDF]
  

  Jury duty- why we must all serve;
  Our new monthly trivia game;
  Gerry's fictional story continued. Read what happens when Jimmy Changa meets the President.

• Read about Gerry's recent bicycle accident [PDF]
  

  Gerry describes in detail the events surrounding his recent bicycle accident

• September 2006 Newsletter [PDF]
  

  4 Frequently asked questions. Who decides the value of your case? What is loss of enjoyment of life? Medical error or malpractice? Why your malpractice case won't be accepted.

• Special Election Edition Newsletter! [PDF]
  

  Caps on Pain & Suffering-- just whose pain is it?

• Speed, Time & Distance- Learn what they have to do with your car accident [PDF]
  

  Learn why speed, time & distance are so important in a car accident case; Play our malpractice and injury law trivia game; read Gerry's Fictional Story about the man who can cure cancer.

• Volunteering- What it means to help someone [PDF]
  

  Read what it means to be a volunteer firefighter. Read Gerry's continuing fictional book about the man who can cure cancer. Test your knowledge of medical malpractice and personal injury law with our trivia game.

• Why Shouldn't I Let My Family Lawyer Handle My New York Medical Malpractice Case? [PDF]
  

  Why Shouldn't I Let My Family Lawyer Handle My New York Medical Malpractice Case?
  4 Things Your New York Injury Lawyer Looks For When You Show Up In His Office
  Why You Shouldn't Rely on a Lawyer Who Tells You Your Case Is Worth Millions…
  Five Reasons Why Your Malpractice Case Won't Be Accepted By A New York Malpractice Lawyer…
  Slip & Fall - The 10 Most Important Things You Need To Know If You Slip and Fall in NYC

General

• 5 Reasons Why Your NY Injury Lawyer Will Lose His License
  

  Learn the top five reasons why your New York personal injury lawyer will lose his license to practice law. Gerry Oginski, an experienced accident lawyer practicing law in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains.

• 9/11 and the New York City Economy: A Borough-by-Borough Analysis [PDF]
  

  Study by Michael L. Dolfman & Solidelle F. Wasser on the wide reaching effects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York City's economy.

• Attorney Advertising: How To Choose an Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyer
  

  Learn why attorneys advertise and whether you can choose one just by their advertisement.

• Breast Cancer Survivors - Do You Really Think Your Doctor Misdiagnosed Your Cancer?
  

  Breast Cancer Survivors - Do you really think your doctor misdiagnosed your cancer? Learn 15 questions you should ask yourself if you've been diagnosed with breast cancer. Gerry Oginski, an experienced Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury lawyer explains.

• Camp Injuries- 7 things you need to know [PDF]
  

  New York personal injury lawyer Gerald M. Oginski represents residents of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island and Nassau and Suffolk Counties who have suffered injuries or death. This article discusses Gerry's experience working with children injured in swimming accidents, biking accidents, sports injuries, and other injuries that often occur at summer camp. Retaining Gerry to review your child's injury case gives you the advantage of a solo practitioner determined to get you best results for your child's injury. If you live in the New York metropolitan area or the surrounding counties, and you've been injured, call Gerry today.
  
  This special report tells you what you need to know if your child is ever injured at camp.

• Cancer- when cells go bad
  

  An article about cancer detection and prevention- written by Canute Dionu who runs a Cancer website.

• Deposition Tips When Questioning A Doctor in a Medical Malpractice Case
  

  Learn important tips about how to question a doctor at his deposition in a medical malpractice case. Gerry Oginski, an experienced medical malpractice & personal injury trial lawyer practicing in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk explains.

• Judgment Non Obstante Verdicto - What Is It, And Why Should You Care?
  

  Learn what happens in New York when you win a jury verdict that is against the weight of the evidence. Does the Judge have the right to throw out the verdict? Read the article to find out.

• Learn what your lawyer looks for in a prospective client
  

  When a client enters a lawyer's office looking to hire an attorney, learn what the lawyer looks for in a client before agreeing to take on a case.

• Legal Humor- Actual courtroom comments by witnesses- You just can't make this stuff up!
  

  Legal Humor- Actual courtroom testimony

• Medical Malpractice - Failure To Diagnose Ectopic Pregnancy
  

  By definition, an ectopic pregnancy is one that is outside of the uterus. Why is it life threatening? In order to answer the question, it is important to learn where a normal pregnancy is supposed to be.

• Medical Malpractice- 10 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Sue Your Doctor
  

  Learn why you need a lawyer and why suing your doctor may not be in your best interests.

• New Lawyer Advertising Rules in New York [PDF]
  

  lawyer advertising in new york

• New York Code of Professional Responsiblity [PDF]
  

  New York Code of Professional Responsiblity, A Lawyer's Ethical Considerations & Disciplinary Rules- Published by the New York State Bar Association

• New York Lawyer Advertising rules are about to change! [PDF]
  

  The wild west of lawyer advertising in New York is over. The rules that govern lawyer advertising in print, media, and online are changing. Starting in the Fall of 2006 the rules governing lawyer advertising will become very restrictive. Read the actual proposed rules to learn what's different.

• Newsday Flyer- 5 Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim [PDF]
  

  This is a flyer that will appear in Newsday in the next few weeks giving readers a preview of our Free Special Report, 5 Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Accident Claim. It discusses accidents, accident, car accident, bike accident, deadly sins, deadly, sins, bicycle, car, trek bike, cannondale, things you should know, accident claim, accident lawsuit, damages, injury, injuries, injured

• November 2006 Newsletter- 5 reasons why you don't need a lawyer [PDF]
  

  5 reasons why you don't need a lawyer;
  Play our new medical malpractice and personal injury law trivia game;
  Read Gerry's continued fictional story
  There's something there for you- I guarantee it.

• Personal Injury: 5 Reasons Why Your NY Injury Lawyer Will Lose His License
  

  Learn the top five reasons why your New York personal injury lawyer may lose his license to practice law. The number one reason is that he steals your money. Find out how this can happen and what you can do about it.

• Read why you shouldn't rely on a lawyer who tells you your case is worth millions
  

  Your case is worth money, but how much? Be careful of lawyers who tell you on the very first visit your case is worth millions! Read why.

• Straight Talk About Torts [PDF]
  

  The myth of the litigation crisis-
  When it comes to tort ‘reform,’ cutting through the fog can be difficult. That’s why we’ve gone to the source: statisticians and researchers who keep a running tally of who’s going to court, why, and what happens when they get there.
  Written by Carmel Sileo and David Ratcliff

• The frivolous case for tort law change-Opponents of the legal system exaggerate its costs, ignore its benefits
  

  The frivolous case for tort law change
  Opponents of the legal system exaggerate its costs, ignore its benefits

• What Exactly Does A Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyer Do?
  

  Learn what a personal injury lawyer and medical malpractice lawyer actually does for you.

• What is "Summary Judgment?"
  

  You think you have a good case. Your lawyer tells you that you have a solid case. Your lawyer tells you that your case has been reviewed by a medical expert who feels that there were departures from good and accepted medical care that caused you permanent harm.

• Why Is Your NY Injury Case Worth Only $250,000 And Your Neighbor's Case Is Worth $500,000?
  

  Your neighbor got $500,000 for her injuries. You were injured in an accident, and your lawyer tells you your injuries, even though similar to your neighbor, are worth only $250,000. Why the difference? There are many factors that go into evaluating a personal injury case. Here are the top 10 things lawyers use to evaluate the value of a case.

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