Wrong-Way Crashes Often Result in Serious Injuries to NY Drivers, Passengers
A New York City car accident law firm can provide compensation after a wrong way accident occurs and leaves you injured. Wrong way crashes are often among the most serious of all collisions that occur on the roads because these types of accidents often result in high-speed head on crashes. Just recently, for example, Syracuse.com […]
CDC: Failure to diagnose sepsis quickly could result in death
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning residents of New York and other states that sepsis can be a fatal condition. Sepsis occurs when the body’s natural defenses against infection cause an extreme inflammatory response.
Serious Accidents to Trigger Sobriety Tests in New York
Drunk driving is a leading cause of serious and even fatal motor vehicle crashes within the state of New York and throughout the country. When drivers are intoxicated, they put their own safety in jeopardy and they put others at risk of being hurt as well. It is important to make a determination regarding whether […]
Medication errors leading cause of injury for hospital patients
When patients visit emergency rooms in New York, medical personnel face challenges in collecting accurate information about medications. Electronic medical records might contain previous errors about medications, or physicians and nurses might lack the time and expertise to fully investigate patients’ medication histories. A study that appeared in BMJ Quality & Safety examined these problems and concluded that medication errors represented the most common reason that inpatients experienced injuries in hospitals.
NY Construction Death Toll Continues to Rise
Construction work is dangerous work, with employees in this industry facing high rates of injuries and fatalities. When accidents occur, New York City construction accident lawyers should be consulted by injured victims or by family members of deceased construction workers. Those who have been hurt or who have suffered losses through injuries on construction sites […]
Worker alleges malpractice after nude photos during surgery
Worries about being mistreated while under anesthesia are some of the most pervasive fears New York patients have when entering the hospital for surgery. One lawsuit reflects these fears coming to life for a hospital worker who was photographed nude while on the operating table.
Common medical mistakes
While most people hope for the best during any routine medical procedure, many people in New York and around the country have been affected by a doctor’s mistake. One serious mistake doctors have made is operating on the wrong patient.
NY Crane Operator Sues, Denies Fault in Fatal Accident
Crane accidents are far too common on construction sites, especially in recent years as a result of the building boom in New York. New York City construction accident lawyers can provide representation in circumstances where a construction worker is hurt or killed in a crane accident, as well as in situations when a passerby is […]
Watch Out For Drunk Drivers in NY: The Holidays Are a High-Risk Time for Drunk Driving
Drunk driving is a major cause of motor vehicle accidents. When a collision occurs due to intoxicated driving, a New York City personal injury lawyer should be consulted to hold the intoxicated motorist accountable for his actions. Motorists are always at risk of being hurt or killed by a driver who has had too much […]
How durotomy factors into malpractice suits
Durotomy refers to a tear in the dura mater, or outer membrane, of the spinal cord and is often a consequence of spinal surgery. While these dural tears are often inevitable, they can usually be detected and repaired in a second surgical operation, leaving patients with no long-term problems. On the other hand, dural tears often form the basis for medical malpractice suits in New York and elsewhere in the U.S.