Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some initial questions many clients have when they first contact The Krasnow Law Firm. The questions below may address many initial concerns you may have. If you don't find the answers here, you should contact us for answers to questions specific to your case. The consultation is free.

Serious Personal Injuries

  • Question:
    If I'm injured in a car accident, should I release my medical records to the other driver's insurance adjuster?
    Answer:
    No. Medical record releases should only be signed after consulting with a qualified personal injury trial lawyer. If your medical information gets into the insurance adjuster's hands, it could affect your claim and your case.

Medical Malpractice

  • Question:
    If I have cosmetic surgery and am not happy with the results, do I have a medical malpractice case?
    Answer:
    There are no guarantees of medical results, and unexpected or unsuccessful results do not necessarily mean negligence occurred. To succeed in a medical malpractice case, a plaintiff has to show an injury or damages that resulted from the doctor's deviation from the standard of care applicable to the procedure.

Wrongful Death

  • Question:
    What are the main reasons for wrongful death claims?
    Answer:
    Medical malpractice, traffic accidents, airplane accidents, workplace exposure to hazardous conditions or substances, or death during a supervised activity are the grounds for most (but not all) wrongful death claims.

Miscellaneous

  • Question:
    What happens if I'm injured by products or equipment used in a hospital or clinic?
    Answer:
    A product liability case can stem from injuries caused by defective or dangerous medical appliances, equipment, organ transplants, prosthetic devices, surgical implants, surgical equipment, hospital supplies, diagnostic equipment, and hearing and visual aids. Any of these products can be the subject of a products liability lawsuit if they are a proximate cause of injury to a patient.

    If you are injured by a medical device or equipment, your case will be pursued as a product liability case.
  • Question:
    What is harassment?
    Answer:
    Under most state laws, harassment is a type of discrimination. The same laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics (such as race, gender, religion and so on) also prohibit harassment on the basis of those characteristics.
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