Site Debris – An Unnecessary Risk
Some of the biggest injury risks for construction workers on active projects can actually be pretty small. One excellent example is the issue of site debris — a small hazard that can nevertheless add up. During any number of work processes, site debris and scraps of material start to accumulate. Masonry workers can scatter bits of […]
Look Out Below: Standards for Multi-Story Work
Sometimes, construction injury cases can be built around how a work area is set up. The bigger and more complex the workspace is, the more diverse kinds of risks workers can be exposed to. A primary example is the issue of multi-story work. It’s not extremely uncommon for construction projects in New York City to […]
Misdiagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia common
New York fans of Robin Williams may have heard that after the actor’s death, an autopsy revealed that he suffered from a condition called Lewy Body Dementia. It is caused by a buildup of protein deposits in the brain, but due to the nonspecific nature of its symptoms, it is often misdiagnosed. This was the case with Williams, who was misdiagnosed with Parkinson’s disease three months before his death.
Loss of Consortium Can Be a Big Deal
Injury victims rarely think about loss of consortium when they are consulting lawyers, but it is one of the tools commonly used to negotiate fair settlements from defendants. Loss of consortium and other lifestyle factors are not as concrete as, for example, the costs of medical bills; but they are in many cases quantifiable enough […]
Concerns about new mammography standards
New York physicians and patients may be surprised at recent changes to the breast cancer screening standards recommended by the American Cancer Society. The announcement has received varying reactions related to the changes. For example, the society now recommends that women over the age of 55 receive mammograms every two years. Those who have average risk factors from ages 40 to 44 are not advised to obtain mammograms. Further, the society indicates that breast exams performed by physicians are not necessary.
When Slip and Fall Injuries Lead to Back Problems
Back problems are an epidemic for the American population. Millions of Americans suffer from different kinds of back problems due to factors like diet and lifestyle, traumatic impact, bone degeneration and other kinds of wear and tear on the spine. But treatment and diagnosis for these types of conditions tends to lead to rather high […]
Filing Personal Injury Claims for Compensation
A Neck Injury can be Traumatic Blunt forces can traumatize one of the most important regions of the human body – the neck. Such trauma can grievously impact the discs in the cervical region, muscles, & ligaments, the cervical spine in the neck region. Neck injury victims may suffer damage to nerves or soft tissue […]
Personal Injury Lawsuit in a Small Claims Court
Understanding Pain & Suffering Pain & suffering after a personal injury accident can be bitter and depressing. The physical injuries sustained in an accident can lead to emotional distress and trauma. This can include irritability, sadness, anxiety, agitation, and insomnia. In a civil action, special damages or specials refer to lost income, medical bills, rehabilitation […]
Groin hernias in women are often undiagnosed and untreated
According to a new series of medical studies, women with inguinal hernias are often misdiagnosed. The findings, which were spearheaded by a surgeon specializing in hernia repairs, could lead to better treatments for female hernia patients in New York and nationwide.
Improper Use of Forceps during Delivery can Cause Fatal Injuries to a Baby
What are Forceps