Diverticulitis is an infection of outpouchings that develop in the large colon. It is a common condition, but can be deadly if misdiagnosed or not treated properly. The infection can progress to the point where the colon perforates, allowing stool to leak into the patient’s free abdomen causing sepsis. If that happens, life-saving emergency surgery is required.
New York State Nursing License Defense
Barry Covert, a senior partner at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria, wrote a guest column that appeared in the March 27 issue of the Buffalo Law Journal. In “Legally defending a professional license is not just about protecting a career”, Mr. Covert explains several issues related to professional licensing defense, including how nursing licenses are obtained, what could put a professional license in jeopardy, how a professional license can be protected, and what an attorney’s role is in the process.
The full article is available on the Buffalo Law Journal website.
The law firm of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria recently secured a $1,425,000 settlement for a man injured in a motorcycle accident. In this case, the client was riding his motorcycle when another vehicle pulled out from a stop sign, failing to yield the right of way and causing the accident. Thomas M. Mercure, the motorcyclist’s attorney, described his client as an avid motorcyclist who rides frequently and works fulltime as the third generation owner of a local business. Mr. Mercure was able to quickly and efficiently secure a substantial settlement, providing his client with financial security and permitting him and his family to move on with their lives. Read more to discover the details of this case and how Lipsitz Green can help if you find yourself in a similar situation.