Medical conditions that doctors often misdiagnose
New York residents are probably aware that serious medical conditions are sometimes difficult for doctors to identify. Symptoms of a common and minor ailment may really be caused by a far more serious condition, and sometimes even lab tests are unable to determine what the real problem is. A misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary tests and unneeded medication while the true cause of a patient’s suffering remains untreated and unknown.
Handling Hazardous Materials in NYC
When most of us think of handling hazardous materials, we think of strange looking vehicles with bio-hazard symbols and people in hazmat suits dealing with some sort of green mixture of unidentified chemicals. But in places like New York City, there are all types of hazardous materials that may not be readily recognizable by the average person. Some of these items are just oils and fuel materials that have a great deal of toxicity, while others are products used routinely in manufacturing that produce dangerous “off-gases.” A new report in the digital publication CityLimits.org showed that over 7000 city inspections of commercial and industrial locations around the urban area resulted in almost 500 violations related to hazardous waste. One of the points made in the article was the idea that some facilities have more of a hazardous material or contain many more hazardous items than others. From a cursory look at a report by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, we see clues about the scope of some of the more extreme scenarios. For example, over 1000 facilities were included as “facilities reporting 10,000 pounds or more of a hazardous substance.” Using available public maps, citizens can learn more about what is in their neighborhood and how companies are handling different kinds of hazardous materials.
Roof Racks, Bikes, Etc.: Barriers to Visibility?
Bikes, roof racks and various other items are often billed as matters of convenience — don’t have room inside your vehicle for bulky travel items? Put them on a roof rack or strap them onto the back of your vehicle. In other instances, it’s a matter of contracting businesses hauling all of their tools around […]
Bridge and Tunnel Alerts
The city of New York has an enormous amount of infrastructure. An array of bridges and tunnels serve millions of people going into or out of the five boroughs. Anyone who is at all familiar with New York City geography knows about using the George Washington Bridge, the Verrazano, the Triborough Bridge, the Lincoln Tunnel […]
What is there to be Seen Mean in a Car Accident Case
Legal Obligation of Drivers Every driver is required to know what the rules of the road are. For instance, they need to know what a yield sign means and looks like, they are required to know that they should not drive in the bike lane, not change lanes without signaling, and so on. Drivers are […]
Should a Lawyer Give a One Hour Opening Argument
In your medical malpractice trial in New York, where there are many details and facts that the jury needs to know and consider, should your lawyer give a two-hour opening argument at the beginning of the trial?
Troubled Bridges Raise Risks
Anyone looking at the issue of large vehicle accidents in New York City also has to look at the issue of maintaining the infrastructure that new vehicles use to get around the metro area. There are many different categories of bus accidents and large vehicle accidents. Some of them have to do with simple things […]
COPD guidelines can lead to misdiagnoses
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a major leading cause of death in New York and around the world. Approximately 27 million people suffer from COPD in the United States alone, with an estimated 210 million afflicted with it worldwide. Symptoms include breathing difficulty due to airway obstruction, shortness of breath and frequent coughing. Smoking is a leading cause of the disease.
Can You Sit with Your Lawyer during the Trial at the Counsel Table
You are contemplating filing a lawsuit for an accident or medical malpractice case, and you want to know that if your case goes all the way to trial, can you sit with your attorney at the counsel table during the trial?
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