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FAQs about Slip and Fall Lawsuits

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Association, slips, trips, and falls are the cause of 15% of all accidental deaths in most general industrial incidents and are second to traffic accidents as a cause of death. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), more than 1 million people in the United States suffer an injury from a slip, trip, or fall incident every year. Slip and Fall FAQs There are many questions that people ask about slips, trips and falls. Here is a look at some of those frequently asked questions and their answers: Q1: If

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Diagnosing Meckel’s diverticulum

Some New York residents may suffer from a condition known as Meckel’s diverticulum. This occurs when a small sac develops in the intestinal wall where it may obstruct the intestines. Symptoms include vomiting, pain, abdominal cramps and possibly bleeding, but it can be difficult to diagnose because these are the symptoms of many other conditions as well. It is sometimes misdiagnosed as appendicitis and discovered when surgery is being done for appendicitis.

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Hit and Run Accidents: Most Drivers Aren’t Being Caught

Hit-and-run accidents can put victims at risk of more serious injuries because there may be delays in getting medical help for collision victims. Victims also face challenges in recovering compensation for losses resulting from hit-and-run crashes if the driver who caused the accident cannot be identified.Β  A New York personal injury law firm can provide you with personalized advice on recovering compensation following hit-and-runs. Because of the problems that can occur when a driver hits-and-runs or leaves the scene of a crash, hitting and running is illegal. Police should investigate crashes when drivers illegally fail to stop, and ideally hit-and-run drivers should be caught. Unfortunately,

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Medical Malpractice Related to Internal Organ Damage and Bleeding

Medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death in the US. For inpatient incidents, 34% of medical malpractice claims consist of surgery errors. When it comes to outpatient side, 46% of all medical malpractice claims are made up of errors in diagnosis. Medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death in the US. For inpatient incidents, 34% of medical malpractice claims consist of surgery errors. When it comes to outpatient side, 46% of all medical malpractice claims are made up of errors in diagnosis. Victims of surgical errors are particularly vulnerable to damage and bleeding of internal organs, which sometimes can

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Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims

As per a report issued by Journal of the American Medical Association, medical negligence is said to be the third leading cause of untimely deaths in the United States, right behind heart disease and cancer. Additionally, according to the 2016 medical malpractice payout analysis by Diederich Healthcare, malpractice payouts increased for the third year in a row in 2015. Payouts across the US totaled $3.95 million, which is an increase of 1.68% from 2014.

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The discovery of harm rule and medical malpractice

Most legal claims are subject to a statute of limitations. These limitations define the amount of time a person has to file a legal claim after the event has taken place. Once the time limit specified in the statute of limitations has passed, an individual may very possibly have their claim dismissed. However, some states have enacted what is known as a “discovery of harm” rule.

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The First Half of 2016 Saw a Rise in Roadway Deaths

During the first half of 2016, there were close to 18,000 fatalities in accidents on roadways throughout the United States, according to the Washington Post. This is an increase of more than 10 percent compared with the number of fatalities on U.S. roads during the first half of 2015.Β  Unfortunately, there was also a substantial increase in fatalities from 2014 to 2015. This means that U.S. roads have gotten much less safe over the past two years. As more people are hurt and killed in crashes, it becomes essential for victims and their families to understand their legal rights. New York City injury attorneys can

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Proving Fault in States without Dog Bite Laws

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are over 4.7 million dog bite incidents every year in the United States. Of these, 800,000 people will seek medical attention and 50% of these dog bite victims are children. Out of the 800,000, 386,000 victims of dog bites will need to get emergency medical treatment for their injury. In states where there are no strict liability laws for dog bites, an injured person usually needs to show that the owner of the dog knew, or had reason to know, that the animal had a predisposition for biting or attacking, if the injured wants

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Study looks at medication errors in nursing homes

Adults that reside in New York nursing homes rely on health care providers for all of their basic needs. Given their living situation and health status, nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable to medical errors including medication mistakes. A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society analyzed the impact of medication errors on nursing home residents.

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