Brooklyn woman claims surgical mistakes led to amputation
Three years ago, a woman from Brooklyn went to the Winthrop University Medical Center for a relatively minor operation. However, complications during surgery left her a double amputee.
Distractions can lead to serious surgical errors
A new study shows that younger surgeons are more likely to make mistakes when there are distractions in the operating room. For instance, a cell phone or a fallen tray may result in serious errors.
6-year-old dies in tragic bus accident
A 6-year-old boy is dead after a bus crashed into a home in Hempstead, New York. The accident happened late last month around 9:30 p.m. Authorities say a bus driver swerved to miss hitting a pedestrian and crashed into a home where the 6-year-old was asleep. Eleven people were on the bus at the time […]
Jury awards $5 million for doctor’s failed diagnosis
Last week, we wrote about the dangers of an inaccurate or failed medical diagnosis. This week, an out-of-state story shows how truly devastating a doctor’s failed diagnosis can be.
Second crane collapse in a month in New York City
Monday, November 26, 2012. It is common to see construction around the New York City area. Many construction projects require the use of cranes. While their use is important, they must be operated properly in order to prevent a tragic crane accident . A construction crane collapsed earlier today in Manhattan. Fortunately, no one was […]
Holding doctors accountable for a misdiagnosis
When someone has an unknown health condition, it can be a frightening experience. People expect that a qualified physician will be able to properly diagnose them. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. One New York City resident knows that all too well.
Bus accident near Lincoln Tunnel leaves 20 with injuries
posted in Bus Accidents on Monday, November 12, 2012. Residents in New York City who rely on public transportation expect that they will leave their homes, hop on the bus and get to their destinations safely. However, a bus accident can derail people’s plans and leave them with serious injuries. Today, 20 people were injured […]
Mother blames hospital and doctors for son’s condition
Most New Yorkers know that when someone is in need of emergency medical treatment, time is of the essence. A matter of minutes can mean the difference between life and death. In addition to appropriate care and treatment, patients and their family members expect that physicians will provide that treatment in a timely manner.
New York woman believes hospital and doctor were negligent in botched C-section
A 43-year-old woman received an undisclosed settlement from a New York hospital three or four months ago. However, a jury recently ruled that a doctor was not negligent when the woman’s abdomen caught on fire during a cesarean section two years ago.
Family files lawsuit after young boy is wrongly declared dead
Imagine being told that your young son is dead and then learning hours later that he is still alive. That is what happened to one family, and they are now attempting to hold a hospital responsible for their negligence.