What You need to Know About Train Accidents in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Every year, more than 2,500 train accidents are reported every year, according to the statistics of the Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration. These accidents often have devastating consequences and in many cases, even lead to death.
Easily accessible medical records may improve patient care
Have you ever asked yourself these questions: Can a lab test result be used as the sole basis for a diagnosis? Was a generally accepted test used to diagnose my illness? Does my diagnosis match my symptoms?
Vision Zero: Explaining New York City’s New Laws to Prevent Serious Pedestrian Injuries and Deaths
The stated goal of Vision Zero is to completely eliminate serious injuries and deaths of New York City pedestrians On Thursday, May 29, 2014, the New York City Council passed a series of bills, which is soon to be signed into law by Mayor Bill de Blasio, designed to prevent pedestrian injuries caused by dangerous […]
Premise Liability Law Regarding Property Owners and Unsafe Conditions
In the area of premises liability law, a landowner is charged with the duty to act as a reasonable person and maintain its property in a reasonably safe condition in view of all circumstances, including the likelihood of injuries to others, the seriousness of the injury and the burden of avoiding the risk. A property […]
Do patients have the right to know about previous doctor errors?
Medical malpractice, negligence and doctor errors are a frightening prospect for patients. These potential issues raise the question: do patients have the right to know if their doctor has been cited for malpractice or doctor errors? A recent study into this issue has found that over 77 percent of New York doctors who have faced citations continue to practice.
Why Negotiating with Insurer for Personal Accident Insurance on Your Own is Wrong
According to the traffic safety data from the state of New York, the occurrence of car accidents have been on the upward rise, with 294,757 total crashes being reported in the year 2012. As a victim of an accident, it is a marvelous thing to be proactive and independent, but you need a certain level […]
New York Subway Express Derailment – Personal Injury Compensation Lawsuits to Follow
Four people have sustained serious injuries and have been taken to the hospital for treatment while at least 15 other sustained minor injuries when a New York subway express F train derailed in a Queens tunnel on Friday. Passengers were rescued by firemen, emergency workers, and police officers. The rescue was orderly and took more […]
Midtown East 3-Vehicle Crash – How Personal Injury Compensation will Pan Out?
One person was injured when a city bus and two cars collided in Midtown East, New York. The accident occurred when the bus and a white jeep crashed head on. A bus shelter was also brought down in the accident. One person sustained non-life-threatening but still they were serious injuries and needed to be hospitalized […]
NY Motorcycle Accident Kills Man, Injures Wife – Motorcycle Accident Compensation should be his Main Objective
Suffolk County police said that a man died and his wife and passenger sustained serious injuries when the motorcycle they were riding hit a guardrail in New York. The accident occurred when James Burvenich, 36, was riding his 2004 Honda motorcycle at a high speed and lost control. Burvenich and his wife LeeAnn, 33, were […]
Hospitals may be negligent in safeguarding against infections
Last month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a disturbing figure: Around 75,000 patients die in hospitals each year from infections contracted in health care facilities.