Patient sues doctor after failed hysterectomy
Whether you live in New York City or elsewhere, people trust that their physicians will take precautions to prevent patient harm, especially during surgery. Sadly, doctors errors can leave patients physically and emotionally damaged.
Overworked doctors could be putting patients at risk
People in New York City know that their quality of work is bound to decline if they are overloaded and overworked. A study by researchers at John Hopkins University shows that is also true for physicians who are treating patients.
Victims of malpractice may simply need answers
As many New York City residents know, a medical malpractice lawsuit may be appropriate when people have been harmed because of an error made by a medical professional. A malpractice lawsuit may give victims a sense of justice as well as lessen the financial burdens that often result from a medical error.
Certain medication errors may lead to death
Prescription medication is used frequently in hospitals in New York City and in others all across the country. For some, a single medication can cure them of their ailment. Therefore, it is important that doctors and nurses give patients the right medication and the right dosage.
Current sleeping pill doses could leave drivers drowsy
On behalf of Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently asked that sleeping pill manufacturers lower the recommended doses. Could that help prevent impaired driving in New York City and beyond? Officials are concerned that people who take sleeping pills that contain zolpidem may experience adverse side effects even after […]
Driver runs through red light, killing himself and 2 others
A horrific crash in Brooklyn shows what can happen when drivers fail to obey traffic lights. According to the New York Post, a 21-year-old man was driving his black Acura with three friends when he ran through a red light along Avenue U around 2 a.m. and collided with a Toyota Camry carrying two people, […]
Internet browsing while driving becoming increasingly more common
It is illegal to use a cell phone while driving in the state of New York. However, some people still choose to drive dangerously. A survey by State Farm shows that in addition to phone calls and text messages, more drivers are using their cell phones to browse the Internet while driving. After surveying nearly […]
Car accident fatality rate hits all-time low
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released new data about the number and cause of car accidents, injuries and fatalities in 2011. Overall, the report was largely a positive one, carrying good news regarding the number of car accidents and fatalities that took place last year. However, the report also contained some negative developments […]
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, […]