Being provided with the incorrect dosage of medication can severely affect an individual’s health. New York residents may be interested to know that the electronic dosage technology used by many medical professionals could be causing health issues for some seniors.
According to the American Burn Association’s (ABA) National Burn Repository (NBR), there are roughly 486,000 burn injuries requiring medical treatment each year in the United States. There are about 3,275 deaths caused by fire or smoke inhalation. This total includes 2,745 residential fire fatalities, 310 car crash fire fatalities and 220 deaths caused by other sources. In addition, 40,000 hospitalizations that are related to burn injuries, including 30,000 at hospital burn centers. Common Questions about Fire and Burn Injuries Many people have questions when they suffer from fire or burn injuries. Here is a look at some of the most commonly asked questions regarding burns
Hysterectomy ranks second among the most frequently performed surgical procedures, after caesarian sections, in the United States.
As per a report issued by the CDC, an average of 3,536 non-boating related fatal unintentional drownings occurred each year between the years 2005 and 2014 in the United States. This accounts for roughly about 10 deaths a day. About 1 in every 5 persons who die from drowning are under 14 and younger. For every child who dies as a result of drowning, another 5 receive medical care in emergency departments for non-fatal drowning emergencies. Common Types of Swimming Pool Injuries Swimming pool accidents can come in many different forms, including broken limbs, head trauma, separated shoulders, and pool drowning. Some of the most
As per a report issued by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 2.9 million non-fatal workplace injuries occurred in 2015 – a rate of 3.0 cases per 100 full-time workers. More than 50% of the 2.9 million or so cases involving private industry injuries and illnesses were related to days away from work, restriction or job transfer (DART: days away from work, restriction, or job transfer cases). These cases took place at a rate of 1.6 cases for every 100 full-time workers. Common Questions about Workplace Injuries There are a number of questions that people ask quite often about injuries in the workplace. Here
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.
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 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
