Woman awarded $825,000 for injuries sustained in car accident
People in New York expect that others will drive with caution, especially those who are driving emergency vehicles. However, that was not the case when a former fire chief crashed a fire department sport utility vehicle into one woman’s car. The car accident happened in June 2007. According to reports, the former fire chief was […]
Entire state sued for hospital’s alleged negligence
Having a baby is often the most joyous time for a couple. Couples in New York and beyond prepare for the arrival of their baby for nine long months, and they expect that their baby will come into the world happy and healthy. However, when errors are made during delivery, birth injuries can occur. In some cases, both the mother and the child are harmed.
Surgical error leaves New York woman with a third-degree burn
A New York woman went into Crouse Hospital for a cesarean-section. She only expected to deliver a baby. Instead, she was left with a third-degree burn. Now the woman has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against her doctor and Crouse Hospital for the surgical error.
Bicyclist critically injured in recent New York City accident
A 63-year-old man was critically injured after an 80-year-old man driving a Mercedes Benz crashed into him on 73rd St. in Brooklyn. Police say the 80-year-old man first crashed into a school bus. They say he was fleeing the scene of the first accident when he crashed into the bicyclist. The driver also hit another […]
Dirty surgical tools a big problem in hospital operating rooms
People in New York City and beyond would often assume that an operating room is one of the most sanitary places. However, new evidence shows that dirty surgical tools are a major problem in hospitals all over the country.
Could alcohol problems increase the likelihood of surgical errors?
When people in New York and elsewhere go to the hospital for surgery, they often worry about a number of things. Will the surgery go well? Will my doctor find additional problems? People usually don’t worry about whether or not their physician has an alcohol problem, but that may a concern that patients should add to the list.
Electronic medical records could help prevent errors
People assume that physicians are aware of the most state-of-the-art technologies, but some physicians appear to be ignoring one technology that could help prevent fatalities.
Board finds one New York doctor negligent
Hospital negligence in New York can lead to many consequences for a physician who causes serious injury or death. In addition to a civil lawsuit by a party who is injured, doctors in New York may also be subject to sanctions and fines if charged with negligence by the New York state Board for Professional Medical Conduct. That was the case for one New York orthopedic surgeon.
Unlicensed cosmetologist guilty after lethal silicone injection
Medical malpractice does not always have to involve a surgical mistake or misdiagnosis. This became apparent in New York when an unlicensed cosmetologist was convicted of criminally negligent homicide. While this case does not constitute a surgical mistake in the traditional manner, it does illustrate how people can be injured or killed by medical mistakes.
Baby boy dies after accidental overdose
A New York family is mourning the loss of their six-month-old son after he was given an accidental overdose of medication.