December 2017

News from Alan W. Clark & Associates
A Personal Injury Law Firm

PLEASE NOTE: Our "800" number has changed.
The new number is 833-300-6570.

Patient Safety

Long Lists of Prescription Drug Side Effects Can Confuse Consumers: Study

By Constance Gibbs
New York Daily News

Side effects may include confusion and irritability.

Marketers for direct-to-consumer medication often trick consumers, downplaying the risks of drugs by presenting too many possible dangers simultaneously, according to a study.

The research, conducted by a team at the University of Michigan and published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, reveals that when a drug advertisement throws too many risks at you — we all know the oft-parodied endless scroll of side effects with a speedy narrator — the less risky a drug is perceived to be by consumers. It’s a psychological phenomenon called “the dilution effect.”

In the Spotlight

Alan W. Clark, Managing Partner and Founder of Alan W. Clark and Associates, LLC, is the chair of the Medical –Legal Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association. This committee strives to confront the challenges and changing needs of the issues relating to medical malpractice and civil justice.

"On behalf of our Committee I would like to thank Justice Cozzens, for acting upon the request made at our last meeting to try to expedite Medical Malpractice Preliminary Conferences upon the filing of the Request for Judicial Intervention (RJI)," said Mr. Clark.

Below is Justice Cozzens' response:
In reply to your letter of November 27^thafter January 1^st, 2018, the notification for a P.C. conference will be made through the e-file system. This new procedure will permit the Court to notify the parties more quickly. Therefore, we can anticipate that the conferences will be held more timely.

This was reported by Nassau Lawyer. To read the article, click here.

What Our Clients Are Saying About Us

Since 1978, the Law Firm of Alan W. Clark & Associates, LLC has had a proud history of fighting zealously and successfully in Long Island and New York City for victims of medical malpractice and personal injury.

To learn about what our clients are saying about us, click here.

Client Testimonial

It is with great pleasure to write a testimonial on behalf of Allen Clark and Associates. My son was born with a rare congenital defect and was medically neglected and damaged for life. Our case was not the norm and as easy as it should have been. Not once did Allen or Debbie give up on my son. They did an amazing job advocating for him. It was a long haul and very expensive but the two of them stuck it out to the end and my son got what he deserved.

Thank you,

Jennifer, Medical Malpractice Client

Recent Results

$2,250,000 — Medical malpractice settlement for 62-year-old woman whose radiologist misread her mammogram results and failed to diagnose breast cancer.

$1,950,000 — Construction worker fell from building, sustaining serious injuries to his spine and requiring extensive back surgery and treatment. The case was brought against the building owner and general contractor for violations of New York’s Labor Law in not providing the worker with a safe place to work, as well as proper safety devices, which would have prevented his fall.

$1,200,000 — Failure to diagnose and treat ongoing cardiovascular disease, resulting in a coronary bypass, and chronic pericarditis, resulting in chronic weakness, shortness of breath and chest pain.

$975,000 — Failure to timely and properly diagnose breast cancer in a 65 year old woman resulting in her wrongful death.

$900,000 — Medical malpractice action commenced due to the hospital’s negligent monitoring of tubes placed in premature infant’s mouth, resulting in permanent injury to baby’s cheek and lower lip.

$900,000 — Failure to treat atrial fibrillation with anticoagulant medication, thereby resulting in a stroke.

$750,000 — Failure to timely diagnose and treat a congenital condition known as a Double Aortic Arch. This condition strangulates the trachea and esophagus which causes severe breathing issues and difficulty eating.

$325,000 – Failure to timely diagnose appendicitis, resulting in rupture of the appendix.

$300,000 — Trip and fall at a residence due to failure to provide a handrail on a stairway as required by local code, causing numerous fractured ribs, respiratory failure, prolonged hospitalization and medical complications.

$300,000 — Cosmetic implant operation following which patient suffered serious infection caused by a dirty facility and unsterile instruments, requiring hospitalization and treatment.

$250,000 — Home health aide for a frail, blind elderly patient did not hold onto the patient when escorting her to the bathroom. As a result, the patient fell and fractured her hip.

About Alan W. Clark & Associates

ADVOCATING FOR PEOPLE HARMED BY PERSONAL INJURIES, NEGLIGENT MEDICAL CARE AND THOSE INJURED ON THE JOB

REPUTABLE
In practice for over 39 years, we take great pride in providing quality service and personal attention to the details and circumstances of each case. We maintain the highest legal standards of professional ethics and representation. Most of our new clients come from prior, satisfied clients recommending us to their families and friends, and from attorneys who value and trust us with their referrals.

RESPONSIVE
We understand the importance of timely responses to telephone calls and emails of prospective and current clients. During what could be a stressful time, we listen carefully, addressing our clients' needs and concerns with empathy and understanding 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

RESULTS
Our meticulous preparation and commitment to excellence enable us to succeed in many cases that other attorneys thought were too difficult to win. We surpass our clients’ expectations and hold wrongdoers accountable to pay fair and just compensation.