A new study by researchers of patient safety has revealed that medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States. It claims 251,000 lives each year, which is more than Alzheimer’s, respiratory disease, stroke, and accidents.
New York residents who have had spinal surgery may be aware of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. It is a term that refers to the condition of continuous pain, and is not meant to indicate that an error occurred during a surgery. The residual pain in the back or leg can lessen over time, but it may not completely dissipate. It can also worsen a few months after the surgery because of the formation of scar tissue around the spinal nerve root.
At present, wrongful pregnancy lawsuits are recognized in only 42 of the states in the US. Of these 42 states, a whopping 31 states will not permit damages to be sought for child-raising costs.
NEW YORK MAN KILLED IN TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT (December 5, 2016) – A man from New York was killed in a tragic car accident involving a tractor trailer on I-95, according to Fox 61. State police were able to identify Carlos Coyt-Orozco as the person that was killed in the accident. Police are saying that the car was pulled over to the side of the road because it ran out of gas. Investigators are saying that the driver of the truck lost control after he hit a curvature and was blinded by sun glare. The driver of the truck pulled over after the crash
WORKER KILLED IN FATAL ACCIDENT HENRIETTA, NEW YORK (December 5, 2016) – An industrial worker was killed in a tragic accident after an apparent malfunction with a 200 ton metal press. Authorities have been able to identify the worker that died as Daniel A. Mayer of Fairport. The company has not released any further details about exactly what happened. The Mersen company website says that it is a “expert in electrical power and advanced materials.” Police will continue to investigate what happened in order to determine liability. The RMFW Law Firm would like to extend its deepest condolences to the family of Daniel Mayer who worked at
200 TON METAL PRESS KILLS WORKER AT ELECTRONICS PARTS SUPPLIER HENRIETTA, NEW YORK (December 5, 2016) – A worker at an industrial site sustained a serious injury and later died after he was hit by a 200 ton metal press, according to ABC 13. The accident on Jefferson Road continues to be investigated. The Mersen Corporation, which employed the worker, released a statement about the accident. They expressed great sadness about the death of Daniel Mayer at the plant in Rochester. Employees and emergency medical workers rushed to aid Mayer, but he later died at the scene. The RMFW Law Firm would like to extend its
FATAL INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT KILLS WORKER HENRIETTA, NEW YORK (December 5, 2016) – A 200 ton metal press killed a worker in an accident that is still being investigated, according to ABC News. Police have been able to identify the person that died in the accident as Daniel Mayer. The industrial accident continues to be investigated. There may have been a malfunction with the press involved. According to the company’s website, the Mersen Corporation is an electronics supplier that is located on Jefferson Road. The RMFW Law Firm was deeply saddened to learn about the tragic death of Daniel Mayer. Worker safety must remain a top priority for employers.
In 2011, an estimated 751,131 aggravated assaults occurred in the United States – 241.1 offences per 100,000 people. The numbers in 2011 went down by 3.9% when compared to data from 2010 and 15.7% when compared to the 2002 estimate. In 2015, the rate of reported aggravated assault in the US was 237.8 cases per 100,000 of the nation’s population. Civil Assault and Battery Cases When a person commits assault and battery, criminal charges are not the only penalties that they can face for the offense. Apart from any criminal prosecution, an assault and battery victim can file a civil suit against the assailant. While
According to the latest data from the CDC, one pedestrian dies every two hours in the United States. The CDC also points out that based on the 2013 data, over 150,000 pedestrians were treated in ERs for non-fatal injuries that they sustained in crashes. The CDC also states that pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely to die in a crash compared to occupants in the vehicle. Common FAQs Related to Pedestrian Accidents Q: After getting hurt in a pedestrian accident, what are the things I should do? There are many things that you should do right after you meet with a pedestrian accident. This will
According to a study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, the number three main cause of death in the United States is medical errors. Over 250,000 die each year in the country as a result of medical errors or negligence.
