Mother, Children Hurt in Central Park After Tree Falls
New York personal injury lawyers provide representation to victims of fall injuries when a property is not maintained and injury occurs as a result. Slip and falls are a very common reason to get hurt on property and premises liability laws give victims legal rights after a fall happens. However, slips and trips aren’t the […]
What are the common causes of car-bicycle accidents?
In New York City and surrounding areas, a growing number of people are commuting to and from work and other destinations on a bicycle. There are many reasons for this, including the convenience, ability to save money and the exercise it provides.
Three Simple Ways to Prevent Forklift Accidents
There is a lot that can wrong in just about any workplace, and is especially true in the case of large warehouses. Uncontrolled traffic and complex machinery that is used in warehouses pose risks for accidents around the clock. And, this is why it is important to mitigate these risks of injury and accidents with […]
Misdiagnosis of Asthma and Medical Malpractice
According to the CDC, there were 18.4 million people with asthma in the United States in 2015 – this means 7.6% of adults in the country had asthma. The same year, 6.2 million or 8.4% of children in the US had asthma. In 2013, there were 1.6 million visits to emergency departments in US hospitals with asthma as the primary diagnosis.
Types and Causes of Birth Injuries
According to statistics, 1 in 9,714 births in the United States include a birth injury. Every year, about 28,000 birth injuries are reported across the nation. The National Healthcare Quality Report estimates that 6.68/1,000 birth-related injuries occur to male infants and 5.08/1,000 occur to females.
Nursing Negligence and Medical Malpractice Claims
According to a new report by the Nurses Service Organization, there has been a significant increase in malpractice claims against nurses in recent years.
Child’s death highlights danger of hospital negligence
Going to the hospital can be a frightening experience for New York patients. Most of the time, this is simply because of the illness or injury prompting the hospital visit. However, when something goes wrong, there can be other reasons to be concerned.
Common Injuries When Roller Skating in New York
Inline skating is a popular form of exercise that gained immense popularity in the 80s. This form exercise can burn as many calories as when cycling or running while potentially reducing the stress exerted on the joints of the lower body. It is estimated that over 17 million Americans enjoy and participate in this sport and the number is growing each year. Unfortunately, according to CPSC, over 10,723 injuries resulting from inline skating were treated in the year 2015. From simple slips, to major trips and falls, one can sustain various kinds of injuries while roller skating.
5 common injuries you can sustain when roller skating
As with any other sport, there are a number of injuries that you can sustain when roller skating in New York. A few of them include (but aren’t limited to):
Simple Tips to Avoid Common Hospital Mistakes in New York
Cancer testing procedures that help doctors make a diagnosis
New York doctors use different tests and procedures to make a cancer diagnosis. Patients who go to the doctor in order to have a lump checked might not know what the doctor’s visit will entail. General physicians might feel the lump and, if necessary, they might recommend a patient to another facility for further testing. A physician could recommend imaging tests and biopsy and tissue tests.