NY Covid-19 Liability Lawsuits for Negligent Care
as of April 7th, 2021, health care facilities and health care professionals are no longer protected from liability due to their alleged negligent treatment of individuals with COVID-19.
The Scope of Covid-19 Immunity For Health Care Workers and Nursing Homes
This broad protection was applicable to any act of negligence, whether the particular patient involved had COVID or not, as long as the healthcare worker demonstrated that they were also supplying services in response to the COVID Outbreak.
Covid 19 Updates
Covid 19 Updates for New York State There are so many changes occurring on a daily basis. To make it easier for our clients, family and friends we are sharing important links from the New York State website that is constantly being updated. The main link is : https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/
Are Employers Obligated to Report COVID-19
Should an employee contract COVID-19, does their employer have an obligation to report this information to the CDC? There is no obligation to report a confirmed case of COVID-19 to the CDC by the employer. The medical facility providing the test is obligated as the mandatory reporter to handle that responsibility only upon confirmation of a positive test [...]
Protect Yourself from Corona Virus Fraud
While many Americans are sheltering at home to help “flatten the curve” and slow the spread of coronavirus disease (also called COVID-19), they might be tempted to buy or use questionable products that claim to help diagnose, treat, cure, and even prevent COVID-19.
Laws and Regulations Governing the Control of Communicable Diseases
The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services has statutory responsibility for preventing the introduction, transmission, and spread of communicable diseases in the United States.