Q: I have a tort claim and looking for case laws in New York State on medical negligence.
The department of corrections have it in my medical summary acknowledging my epilepsy. But put me on a top bunk and I fell after catching an epilepsy attack. Suffering severe injuries and on medication
A: I'm sorry your question remains open for three weeks, and for the injuries you suffered. I wish you the best in your recovery. It could be difficult to obtain the most recent case law holdings on given legal issues on these types of public forums - law firms could feel uncertainty as to whether their offices' most recently applied court decisions reflect the latest holdings of appellate courts. Also, it's worth noting that claims with municipal agencies are governed by short deadlines and notice of claim periods. Based on the wording here, it's possible you are already represented, and that your claim is underway in the hands of an attorney. That isn't fully clear. But if not, it would be worth thinking about contacting an attorney without further delay, or having your family contact an attorney, to discuss further. The timetables are generally very short in these types of settings. Good luck
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