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Exploring doctor history

While the odds are low that a given doctor may have a checkered past, it is difficult for New York patients to find out. This is according to findings from Consumer Reports after obtaining a list of all California doctors on probation as of the later portion of 2015. There were 500 doctors on probation at the time, and the offenses ranged from inappropriate sexual conduct with patients to practicing while under the influence.

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Misdiagnosis of Neck or Back Pain and Medical Malpractice

According to a recent study released by the Institute of Medicine, the majority of people will suffer from at least one delayed or wrong diagnosis in their lifetime. Approximately 2 million diagnostic errors a year occur in the United States. The report found that 5% of adults in the country who seek outpatient medical care will experience misdiagnosis. Furthermore, errors in diagnosis are believed to contribute about 17% of adverse outcomes in hospitals and 10% of all patient deaths.

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What affects the Value of Your Personal Injury Case?

Personal injury cases make up the majority of civil litigation. According to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, about 31 million people are injured and require medical attention every year. Of these, approximately 2 million sustain serious injuries that require hospitalization. As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, close 1.5 million car accidents occur every year across the country, out of which 150 are fatal. Each year nearly 10,000 personal injury cases are reported and filed. Injured in an accident? No worries. Contact us today to help you file a lawsuit. Personal injury claims are one of the most common legal actions in

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A Slip, Trip, and Fall Accident Constitutes a Personal Injury

As per statistics laid out by US Department of Labor, a majority of industry accidents is made up of slips, trips, and falls. Nearly15% of all accidental deaths each year in the United States are caused by these accidents, falling just behind car accidents. They also account for roughly 25% of all reported injury claims every fiscal year and about 65% of work days lost in a year. In general, slips and trips are caused by a loss of traction between the walking surface and the shoe or an unintentional contact with a moveable or fixed object which could result in a fall. The different

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Defective Products and Personal Injury Claims

According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), roughly 3 million injuries and at least 20,000 deaths in the United States are caused by defective products. More than 220,000 children are injured every year as a result of playing with defective toys. In 2005, Dell recalled more than 220,000 laptop batteries with a high risk of overheating and causing fires. In 2006, Toyota recalled more than 1.4 million cars because of defective parts. Also, approximately 7% of all personal injury lawsuits are cases involving product liability. If you have been injured or have had to suffer other losses as a result of a product

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Organ Transplant and Medical Malpractice

In the United States, there are currently over 123,000 people – men, women, and children – who are in need of organ transplants to save their life. Another name is added every 10 minutes to the national organ transplant waiting list. Unfortunately, an average of 21 people die every day due to delays in receiving the organ they need. In 2014, roughly 24,000 organ transplants are made possible by over 8,500 deceased donors and nearly 6,000 transplants from living donors.

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Crane Collapse Leads to Call For Better Safety

In February of 2016, construction workers at 60 Hudson Street in New York City were attempting to secure a crane crawler. The construction workers had become concerned about high winds and snowy conditions. As the workers were in the process of attempting to secure the crane, the crane buckled. This resulted in the crane crashing down the street. It crashed into at least one vehicle and killed a 38-year old man who was sitting in his car on his commute to work.Β  The collapsing crane also sent debris raining down on the heads of those nearby, causing three others to be injured. As a result

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A Look at Driver and Pedestrian Safety Issues in NYC

Seniors and young children are two demographic groups that tend to be at especially high risk of getting hurt in a pedestrian accident.Β  Seniors may have reductions in cognitive function related to age that can make it more difficult for them to determine when it is safe to cross a road. Physical impairment and age-related infirmities also mean seniors can take longer to get across roads, thus placing them in greater risk of getting hurt in a pedestrian crash if drivers are not paying attention. Because seniors are especially vulnerable to pedestrian accidents, taking extra steps to protect the elderly population is an important way

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Negligent Driving can Cost You Your Life – Tips on Driving Safely in Windy Conditions

Statistics show that in the United States, the annual average number of car accidents is 6 million. Every day, there are over 90 deaths and about 3 million people are injured every year across the country. Approximately 2 million car accident drivers experience permanent injuries due to negligent driving every year. Driving in weather conditions that are hostile and dangerous can be extremely tough, especially during seasons when there are extremely high winds. According to studies, roughly 24% of all accidents take place when the weather conditions are bad. Have you been involved in a car accident that was caused by a negligent driver? You

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