Mechanic sentenced to community service for his role in crane collapse
In 2008, a crane collapsed in Manhattan just weeks after it was repaired. Two workers were killed and many family members were left grieving their loss. Recently, the mechanic who was responsible for arranging the repairs was sentenced to a year of community service. He previously pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide. The mechanic and […]
Are doctors failing to diagnose colorectal cancer in young people?
A now 44-year-old woman was experiencing all the tell-tale signs of colorectal cancer seven years ago. However, because of her age, doctors said a stomach bug, a brain disorder and anxiety were the cause of her symptoms.
Was Kennedy crash caused by a seizure?
Last week, we discussed the truck accident involving Kerry Kennedy, the former wife of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy. The accident happened earlier this month. Kennedy hit a tractor-trailer, but failed to stop. She left the highway and was later found by police sitting at a stop light. […]
New York City hospitals operating without malpractice insurance
Unfortunately, errors occur frequently at hospitals all across the country. People who are harmed due to the negligent care they receive at a hospital may decide to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Queens boy dies after doctors ignored symptoms of septic shock
A young boy from Queens died of septic shock in April. Months later, his family says his death was directly related to one hospital’s misdiagnosis and serious negligence.
Two dozen people sent to area hospitals after recent bus accident
Just a month after federal investigators shut down 26 bus operators due to safety violations, another tour bus accident has occurred. The crash happened on the Fourth of July holiday along Interstate 95 just outside New York City. The bus was headed to Queens from the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. According to one report, […]
Family blames hospital for son’s developmental disorders and wins
It is important for doctors in New York City and beyond to provide their patients with proper treatment. In many cases, that means taking action in a timely manner. A matter of minutes may be the difference between life and death. In one family’s case, a couple of hours kept them from a normal life with their child.
Judge allows parents to pursue medical malpractice lawsuit
Doctors in New York City and beyond have a duty to provide their patients with important information regarding their health and the health of their unborn child. By withholding information or failing to perform proper tests, a family cannot make appropriate medical decisions.
29-year-old man dies in New York City construction accident
Construction workers in New York City and beyond travel to their jobs everyday and often assume they will make it back home safely. Tragically, a construction accident can leave someone with devastating injuries. In certain cases, injuries sustained in a construction accident are fatal. A 29-year-old man is dead after an accident at a construction […]
Car accident leaves young woman with traumatic brain injury
A brain injury can be utterly life changing. A person’s mood may be affected. They may be unable to walk or talk. In some instances, people do not survive. Almost one year ago, a 19-year-old woman was involved in a car accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury. The woman was a passenger […]