Misdiagnosis is a very common medical problem in New York hospitals, and it is a problem that can have fatal consequences. Every year, 5 percent of hospital patients in the U.S., roughly 12 million people, are misdiagnosed. This is a medical error that is more common than mistakes with prescription drugs.
FAMILY RECOVERING AFTER ACCIDENT THAT ALMOST ENDED IN TRAGEDY MIDDLE ISLAND, NEW YORK (September 9, 2016) – A woman and her entire family were nearly killed after a generator gave off carbon monoxide in her home, according to CBS New. Authorities have been able to identify the woman that was nearly killed as Melanie Lyons. Melanie Lyons and her family were forced to spend the night at a local hospital after the close call. Lyons was forced to carry her two sons to safety. She and her family were able to recover after spending time in a hyperbaric chamber. The family told CBS News that a storm knocked out power
New York patients who undergo nerve blocks in connection with a surgical procedure may be interested in knowing more about the implementation of an anesthesiologist-led protocol that could prevent a wrong-sided block from occurring. Though not as catastrophic as wrong-sided surgery, complications can sometimes be connected with the administration of a nerve block, which is also an invasive procedure.
The skills that someone needs to be a good driver tend to deteriorate as people get older. As a result, there is a significant reason to be concerned about senior drivers. Older motorists may not be able to stay safe while operating their vehicles. They could endanger themselves and others. If a senior driver causes an accident, a New York personal injury law firm can provide representation to victims of the crash who may have been seriously hurt. Preventing accidents so these injuries don’t happen in the first place should be the goal of every older person, as well as the goal of people whose
Pokémon Go is the latest craze and it has taken the world by storm. Unfortunately, this popular cell phone game is one that needs to be played out in the world- which means that people are getting behind the wheel and driving while they are focused on their phones. These Pokémon Go players are taking distracted driving to a whole new level, endangering themselves and others. The New York Daily News reports there have already been numerous Pokémon Go collisions, and unfortunately more crashes are likely to continue occurring as long as the game remains so popular. Drivers, who are not supposed to be texting
A group of 24 researchers studied 110 patients who were misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis to better understand the reasons why. Of those in the study, 33 percent went 10 years or longer without a diagnosis, and 72 percent took medication for a condition that they didn’t have. This is problematic because some MS medications can have serious side effects, including brain infections, on patients in New York and around the country.
When an employee sustains an on-the-job injury, the employee isn’t typically allowed to file a lawsuit against his or her employer. Instead, the employee makes a workers’ comp claim, often with the help of a New York workers’ compensation law firm. Provided the workers’ comp insurer accepts that the injury is actually work-related, the victim then receives benefits through workers’ compensation. These benefits can include things like medical bill payments, as well as permanent disability benefits if the injury prevents ongoing work or reduces working potential. Unfortunately, some injured victims claim they are being treated unfairly within the workers’ compensation system. The group of victims
POLICE IDENTIFY VICTIM OF FATAL FORKLIFT ACCIDENT HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK (September 6, 2016) – A 64-year-old man died in a tragic work accident after falling off of a forklift and sustaining a head injury at Nature’s Answer on85 Commerce Dr, according to Patch.com. Authorities have been able to identify the man that died as Anthony Capogna. Police are saying that Anthony Capogna was standing on top of a forklift when another forklift accidentally bumped into the one that he was standing on. The crash caused the man to fall to the ground. He was later taken to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Occupational Safety and
Tour buses are a common site in New York City, especially in popular destinations like Central Park which most visitors enjoy exploring. Unfortunately, recent tour attendees found themselves in the middle of a dangerous situation instead of just enjoying their day at the park. The double decker tour bus that they were riding on became involved in an accident that caused injury to 13 people. When bus accidents happen, passengers who were aboard did not have control over their own safety and were reliant on the bus driver and other motorists to avoid high-risk behaviors. Injured passengers aboard a tour bus may be able to
In April of 2013, construction began on a new Tappan Zee Bridge. The construction project was long awaited, as there has been more than 10 years of debate before breaking ground. The new bridge will be just a few yards away from the old bridge, and it will span eight lanes. Construction is slated to be completed in 2018, and the new bridge is expected to last for 100 years. It will replace the old bridge, which was constructed for $81 million in 1955 and built to last 50 years. Unfortunately, a recent incident occurred during the construction of the new bridge which resulted in
