Two of the most common forms of medical malpractice are misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis; they are also the most damaging. There are reports that suggest that about 40 percent of medical malpractice cases involve misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis.
Statistics show that in the United States, approximately 27 of every 1,000 births results in a birth injury. A study on childbirth and medical malpractice reported that the main causes of injury during childbirth are lack of oxygen in 59.8 percent of cases, bowel movement in utero in 26.0 percent, baby too large for vaginal canal in 20.5 percent, entangled umbilical in 14.2 percent as well as many other possible causes.
New York women who suffer from anxiety may be interested to learn that they may be more likely to have a reduced blood flow to the heart during exercise. A study found that those who have an anxiety disorder often have a reduced amount of blood traveling to their heart, which can be an indication of heart-associated diseases.
Cancer patients in New York might be surprised to learn that, since 1970, a doctor has been treating patients with antineoplastons, for which there is insufficient evidence to prove that they work. Despite being backed by actress Suzanne Somers and famous surgeon Dr. Oz, the Texas Medical Board has investigated the doctor, and he could lose his license for medical misconduct.
According to The US Department of Justice, over the past several years, a wrongful death or a permanent disability caused by negligence accounts for 90 percent of all medical malpractice lawsuits. And according to the US Department of Transportation, the count of highway wrongful death was at 37,261 across the nation. The CDC reported that prescription drug deaths ranked second among the causes of unintentional deaths in the US Additionally, approximately 25,000 deaths are caused by slip-and-fall accidents in the country. When someone’s death is caused either negligently or through intentional harm, wrongful death claims are brought against a defendant. This type of claim allows
In recent years, there has been a steady rise in the incidence of stress-related illness that is caused by work. According to these studies, one-fourth of employees consider their jobs to be the main stressor in their lives and three-fourths believe that employed people today have more on-the-job stress than they did a generation ago. Well for one, in this recession, they are lucky to have a job! Work-related stress claims are often challenging to take forward due to the general principle that an employer is free to make the assumption that an employee can cope with the normal pressures of work, unless the employer
Annually, there are 313 million workplace accidents and there are more than 2.3 million deaths in workplaces across the globe. There are 160 workers every 15 seconds who are involved in work-related accidents. Factories are one of the most hazardous places. Apart from illnesses, many accidents occur in factories. They contain many dangerous elements, including heavy machinery. Here is a look at some of the most common accidents and injuries sustained in factories. Dangerous Machinery In a factory, there are often many different machines which have the potential to cause serious injuries. Any person that operates machinery should be fully trained on how to correctly
“Whiplash” is the common term for the injury and subsequent medical problem that is caused when the neck moves back-and-forth abruptly. This commonly occurs in car accidents. It is likely that you have seen whiplash portrayed in movies and television, usually with the plaintiff’s attorney fitting his client with a neck brace for a fake injury. In reality, whiplash can be extremely disruptive, not to mention painful. In some situations, filing a lawsuit for a whiplash injury could be the best option you have. You need Immediate Medical Treatment to Prove Whiplash If you have been in an automobile accident, you need to seek medical
In a personal injury trial, the evidence is examined by a judge or jury to decide whether the defendant should be held legally responsible for the plaintiff’s allegations of injuries and harm. The plaintiff gets the opportunity to argue their case in a trial with the hope that a judgment against the defendant will be obtained. The defendant also gets a chance to refute the plaintiff’s case in a trial and to offer their own evidence pertaining to the dispute. After both sides have presented their arguments, the judge or jury considers whether the defendant is liable for the injuries that the plaintiff allegedly suffered,
We know that ladder and scaffold accidents are a major cause of injury at construction sites around the country. We also know that New York has one of the strictest scaffold laws on the books. But how does this really affect safety on the job? The Construction Industry Partnership (CIP) has published a paper called “Construction Safety: A Tale of Two Cities” that really gives us some clues to some of the realities around construction in and around the five boroughs. Some Statistics This report shows, for example, that 62% of all victims in a critical survey were of Hispanic origin and 70% of fatalities
