Jury finds doctor’s lack of oversight and overmedication caused man’s suicide
People are often given prescription drugs to treat certain illnesses and ailments. However, medication is not always an appropriate source of treatment, and doctors who do prescribe medication should be monitoring their patients closely.
Giving thanks and preventing serious car accidents
Thanksgiving is just days away. People are likely thinking about the family and friends they will see and the food they will eat. Because Thanksgiving week is one of the deadliest for motorists, New York City residents and others elsewhere should also be thinking about how to get to their destinations safely. According to AAA, […]
Preventing dangerous surgical mistakes
People in New York City typically do not like going to the doctor. Going through surgery can be even more agonizing. However, most people are reassured by the fact that doctors are well-trained and experienced. People assume they will receive quality care and treatment.
One driver’s failure to obey traffic sign leaves 3 people dead
posted in Car Accidents on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Traffic signs are put in place for a reason. When people fail to obey them, terrible tragedies can occur. A recent crash in another state should serve as a reminder to New York City residents how important it is to obey traffic signs and traffic laws […]
Rapper injured in recent crash
New York City residents know how devastating a car accident can be. Even when people suffer only minor injuries, they may be forced to endure months of pain. People who suffer serious injuries may require surgery and rehabilitation. Their injuries may even prevent them from working. A car accident can not only leave people with […]
Doctors accused of negligence in baby’s wrongful death
The birth of a baby should be a joyful time. However, it turned into a nightmare for one couple who recently filed a lawsuit against two doctors and the medical group they work for.
Are paramedics to blame for pregnant woman’s death?
People are expected to pull to the side of the road when an emergency vehicle passes by. That’s because mere minutes can be the difference between life and death. If New York City residents have the misfortune of being in an ambulance, they expect that emergency responders will get them the care they need in a timely manner. Sadly, that does not always happen.
Traffic deaths increase during first half of the year
New numbers released by the federal government show an alarming trend. During the first half of this year, the number of traffic fatalities on U.S. roadways jumped 9 percent. Estimates show that more than 16,000 people have died so far this year. A spokesman for the American Automobile Association says the numbers are “disturbing,” especially […]
Nearby pedestrian killed in recent New York City crash
posted in Car Accidents on Monday, September 24, 2012. A car accident on New York City’s busy streets may not only leave drivers and their passengers with injuries. Because so many people are on foot, pedestrians may inadvertently be involved in a serious accident. An accident at Park Avenue and East 59th Street left a […]
Errors more likely to occur when children have chronic illnesses
Researchers have found that children with chronic illnesses are more likely to be exposed to medical errors. Numbers from 2006 indicate that 1.3 percent children with no chronic illnesses were exposed to medical errors, whereas more than 5 percent of children with chronic illness were affected by a medical error.