When a patient is placed on an ambulance stretcher, loaded into an emergency vehicle, or transferred between a hospital bed and an ambulance, the patient depends on trained personnel to provide safe and appropriate assistance. Many patients are elderly, seriously injured, recovering from surgery, or physically unable to protect themselves from a fall. Others may ... Read More
When a hospital-owned or operated ambulance causes an accident in New York City, determining legal responsibility can be more complicated than identifying the driver who caused the collision. Hospital-based ambulance services transport patients, respond to emergency calls, and participate in New York City’s emergency medical services system. These ambulances travel through congested Manhattan intersections, Brooklyn ... Read More
When you are transported in an ambulance, you are placing your safety in the hands of trained emergency medical professionals. Whether you are being rushed to a hospital following a medical emergency, transferred between healthcare facilities, or transported for specialized treatment, you should not have to worry about suffering additional injuries because of unsafe driving, ... Read More
When an NYC EMS ambulance collides with a passenger vehicle, the injured driver or passengers may face serious injuries, mounting medical expenses, lost wages, and uncertainty about who is legally responsible. Ambulance accidents occur throughout New York City, from congested Manhattan intersections and Brooklyn avenues to busy roadways in Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. ... Read More
If you were injured in an accident involving a private ambulance in New York City, you may be able to sue the ambulance company, its driver, or another legally responsible party. Private ambulances transport patients to hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, medical appointments, and emergency departments throughout the five boroughs. Some respond to medical emergencies, ... Read More
If you were injured in an accident involving an FDNY ambulance, one of the most important legal deadlines may arrive just 90 days after the collision. Unlike a typical personal injury claim against a private driver or ambulance company, a lawsuit against the City of New York generally requires the injured person to serve a ... Read More