Misdiagnosis and mortality rates
Researchers have discovered that people in New York and around the country who have obesity hypertension syndrome may not get the proper diagnosis, which could lead to inappropriate care. Commonly, those who have the disorder are diagnosed with other respiratory conditions, and researchers believe that this is contributing to a high mortality rate. The survival rate for those with obesity hypertension syndrome is lower than the five-year survival rate for breast and colon cancer.
Juvenile Compensation Claims in Personal Injury Cases
When a child is involved in a personal injury case, the NY State legislated “statute of limitations” does not end until the child’s 20th birthday. As NY laws consider a minor constrained by an age disability, the normal statute of limitations of two and a half years is put on hold until the child turns […]
Childhood Abuse Developing into a Personal Injury Case
Personal injury incidents are tragic, but they become even more devastating when a child is the victim of abuse leading to permanent injuries. Globally, thousands of children are found to be the victims of parental neglect, police torture, foster-home abuse, and teacher abuse. In New York State, children of abuse can suffer permanent physical and […]
Determining Liability for Slip and Fall Injuries
Slip and fall cases are a part of premises-related personal injuries. Tripping or slipping and falling is something all of us would have experienced at some point of time or the other in our lives. At times such accidents might turn out to be more serious resulting in a severe personal injury. A personal injury […]
How New York State Treats Injured Workers
Under New York State laws, a wide range of employers are obligated to provide workers’ compensation benefits to their employees. These employers have to post a notice of coverage in a visible location at their business address. The laws governing the worker’s compensation privileges in the state are collectively known as the Worker’s Compensation Laws […]
Anesthesia Errors during Surgery and Anesthesia Malpractice You should be Aware Of
When a person undergoes a surgical procedure, no matter how simple or complex, there is always a chance of risk. The risk stems not just from the medical procedure, but also from the process of administering anesthesia and patient care.
Basic Requirements for a Medical Malpractice Claim
In 2012, the total medical malpractice payout throughout the US was 12,142, amounting to one claim every 43 minutes. New York ranked number one in the top five states for medical malpractice payouts with an astounding $763,088,250. The medical negligence problem in New York is alarming and is one of the states in the nation where medical malpractice filings remained nearly level.
When does Medical Malpractice Turn into a Criminal Case?
In normal medical malpractice cases, the “guilt” of a medical practitioner is defended in court by an obvious argument that someone else in the same situation might also have done it. Thus most medical errors wind up in civil courts in the form of malpractice charges.
When not to file a Medical Malpractice Case in New York
Between 1999 and 2008, a high proportion of medical malpractice claims were filed in New York State. Court Statistics.org reports that in 2008 medical malpractice cases resulted in 7.4% of all tort cases, and 1.1% of all civil lawsuits filed in the state. As medical malpractice laws differ from state to state, it is important to understand the New York State laws pertaining to medical malpractice before filing a lawsuit.
Deadly Traffic Crash Leads to Call for Change in Laws
The death of a 30-year-old Brooklyn woman prompted a vigil in her memory and a rally arguing for stricter traffic laws to force drivers to exercise more caution. The death occurred when the young woman was out shopping for Christmas on December 6. A 39-year-old driver swerved as he drove on Fulton Street at around […]