Some New York women could have endometriosis and not even know it. This disease of the reproductive system develops when the tissue lining of the uterus, which is called the endometrium, grows outside of the uterus. Medical professionals do not fully understand why this happens, which is part of the reason why it is difficult to diagnose.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 30 million people in the United States are injured each year, requiring medical attention. Of these, approximately 2 million are severe enough for patients to need some type of hospitalization. In addition, 162,000 of these result in fatalities. Car accidents result in 3 million injuries and 40,000 deaths each year. Construction accidents account for about 300,000 personal injuries every year. Medical malpractice causes about 98,000 deaths each year across the US. When another person’s negligence causes you injury, you may be entitled to compensation. However, before filing a personal injury case, it is important that
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although the specific number of people affected by deep vein thrombosis is unknown, it is estimated that as many as 900,000 could develop the condition each year in the United States.
HUNDREDS OF DEATHS LINKED TO FENTANYL OVERDOSE LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK (January 1, 2017) – Fentanyl has surpassed heroin on Long Island and in New England as the deadliest drug, according to the New York Times. More people died from the drug than died from heroin overdoses in the same period. Fentanyl is an opiod and is used to treat people who are in extreme pain. Unlike heroin, it is a synthetic drug and can be created in a lab. Overdoses from fentanyl have led to a number of lawsuits over the years. Many of the overdoses were not intentional. Drug traffickers have also started putting
HUNDREDS OF DEATHS LINKED TO FENTANYL OVERDOSE LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK (January 1, 2017) – The New York Times is reporting that at least 220 people have been killed by overdosing on fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic prescription pain killer. The drug has become more popular over the years because it is cheaper to manufacture than a number of other drugs. Many people have died from using fentanyl and accidentally overdosing. The famous singer Prince died in 2016 after overdosing on fentanyl. Drug traffickers have also started using the drug to enhance the potency of heroin. This combination has made the two drugs all the
POLICE CONTINUE SEARCH FOR ASSAILANT MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (January 1st, 2017) – An apartment complex in the East Village was the location of stabbing that left two people in critical condition, according to NBC News. Both of the victims were transported to the Bellevue Medical Center and are expected to survive. It remains unclear what led to the stabbing. This story is developing and police will continue to release more information as it becomes available. It remains unclear if there was a history of this types of assaults where the incident took place.
STABBING ATTACK REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (January 1st, 2017) – A man and a woman were stabbed in an apartment complex in the East Village and rushed to the Bellevue Hospital in critical condition. Police are searching for the person that stabbed the man and the woman. At this point in time, there does not appear to be a motive for the assault. The two victims were injured on Haven Plaza near Avenue C. The RMFW Law firm extends its sympathies to the victims of this horrific assault. We encourage anyone with knowledge about the perpetrator to come forward and contact the police.
ASSAULT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION BY POLICE MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (January 1st, 2017) – Police are searching for a person that they believe stabbed a man and woman at an apartment complex in the East Village. It remains unclear what may have caused the altercation. The two people that were stabbed were rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims. Paramedics said that the two victims were transported to the Bellevue Hospital. Apartments can be dangerous places. It is the responsibility of building owners to take reasonable precautions to help ensure the safety of people that enter their
STABBING ATTACK LEAVES MAN AND WOMAN IN CRITICAL CONDITION MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (January 1st, 2017) – A man and a woman were stabbed at an apartment complex in the East Village shortly before 9:00 AM, according to NBC News. The victims were taken to the Bellevue Hospital and are said to be likely to survive. There doesn’t yet appear to be a motive for the stabbing. Both of the victims are listed in critical but stable condition. Police are still trying to search for the perpetrator. Our staff at the RMFW Law Firm extend our thoughts and prayers to the victims of this brutal assault. It
AUTHORITIES CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE WHAT CAUSED THE BLAZE MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (JANUARY 1, 2017) – Many people were injured after a fire started at an apartment building at 515 West 59th St., near 10th Avenue, according to NBC News. At least six people were seriously injured after smoke filled the hallways throughout the building. A seven year old girl went into cardiac arrest but was able to be revived after the diligent work of paramedics. The source of the fire remains under investigation. Fires in apartment buildings often break out because of cooking accidents. Towels and clothing catch fire. Paramedics rushed to the scene of the accident in order
