Sepsis or Septic Shock and Medical Malpractice
Despite the many advances that have been made in modern medicine such as antibiotics, vaccines, and intensive care, sepsis remains the main cause of death in cases involving infection. According to statistics, the number of deaths in the United States caused by sepsis increased from 154,150 in 2000 to 207,427 in 2007.
Drugged Driving: A Brief Look at the Effects of Marijuana on Drivers
The legalization of medicinal and recreational marijuana has become a hot button issue throughout the United States. As voters and lawmakers are asked to consider what constitutes an appropriate policy on marijuana use, it is important to think about what relaxing laws on marijuana can mean for driving safety. Understanding the accident risks presented by […]
Misdiagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease and Medical Malpractice
According to statistics, Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects more people in the United States than multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) combined. This disease affects up to 1 million people across the country.
Types of Brain Injury
According to reports issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, it is estimated that 1.7 million people in the United States sustain traumatic brain injury every year.
QUEENS: Woman Stuck By City MTA Bus While Pushing Stroller In Accident On Queens Street
QUEENS: Woman Stuck By City MTA Bus While Pushing Stroller In Accident On Queens Street CITY MAY BE LIABLE FOR TRAGIC ACCIDENT QUEENS, NEW YORK (November 16, 2016) – A 43-year-old woman that was pushing her baby in a stroller was hit a city bus as she was crossing 46th Ave. at 111th St. in North […]
How to Prevent Falls on Elevators
The holiday season is coming and it is that time of the year for shopping in crowded malls. When it comes to shopping and traveling, November and December are without a doubt the busiest months of the year. With so much excitement going around, people tend to forget about elevator and escalator safety while moving […]
Guarantee a Win: Utilize a High-Low Agreement in a Difficult Personal Injury Trial
I have used a high-low agreement many times during very difficult personal injury trials to protect my clients’ interests and guarantee they get money even in the event of a loss at trial. What is a High-Low Agreement? A high-low agreement is an agreement entered into by both parties regardless of the jury’s decision. With it, the plaintiff […]
Errors in diagnosis of cellulitis
Swelling and redness in a lower extremity that is accompanied by chills and a fever might indicate to a New York health care provider that a patient is dealing with a case of cellulitis. However, a Massachusetts study presents reason for caution in this area because of the prevalence of misdiagnosis related to the disease. Researchers evaluated the records of approximately 260 individuals and found that nearly one-third of them did not actually suffer from this serious condition.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), 85% of the large trucks involved in fatal traffic crashes in 2014 were heavy large trucks, i.e. trucks with a gross vehicle weight training (GVWR) of more than 26,000 lbs. 3,903 people in the United States were killed and 111,000 people were injured in crashes that […]
Lumps and other signs of breast cancer
Public awareness efforts to educate New York women about signs of breast cancer may focus on lump detection through personal breast checks each month. However, less common symptoms could be just as serious. In fact, some breast cancer cases lack any breast-related signs. Because of these possibilities, additional facets might be warranted in education efforts to ensure that possible breast cancer cases are evaluated as quickly as possible.