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After sustaining injury and seeking medical help, I was brushed off in the Er, and I sustained a fracture of T11-12 and cervical herniation. I am hoping that the municipality can be held liable for medical negligence or malpractice.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney serving Syracuse, NY
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Does the municipality own the hospital, or was the injury caused by the municipality prior to your arrival at the hospital? The lack of treatment at the ER did not cause the injury, you went there because you were injured. It's whoever caused your injury who should be the focus of the inquiry.
Answered on Mar 01st, 2012 at 6:37 AM
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Law Office of Jared Altman
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You must file a notice of claim within ninety days and then start your lawsuit within one year a ninety days.
Answered on Feb 29th, 2012 at 8:33 PM
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If it involves a municipality, you have 90 days to file a Notice of Claim against the municipal entity. There is also a shortened statute of limitations. Not sure if you have a case but, you must file the Notice of Claim within the 90 days or ask permission to file it late to preserve any case you may have. You need an attorney right now.
Answered on Feb 29th, 2012 at 10:15 AM