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Many medical tests are not reviewed by the FDA

Robert Wolff December 2, 2015

New York patients may be dismayed to find out that many of the medical tests performed each year in the United States are not reviewed and approved by the Food and Drug Administration. A 1988 law gives the FDA authority to review only tests that are sold to multiple labs, which allows thousands of tests to be performed each year that have not been required to undergo any kind of official scrutiny. The FDA also points out that only about 1 percent of the nation’s approximately 180,000 medical labs have ever been inspected.

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Is childbirth more dangerous on the weekend?

Gary Silverstein December 1, 2015

For years, researchers have been investigating something called the “weekend effect,” which appears to show that patients who are admitted to the hospital on weekends experience poorer outcomes than those that go in on weekdays. The phenomenon has been observed in various industrialized areas of the world, so it might occur in New York. Now, a new obstetrics study published in The BMJ adds support to the controversial claim.

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Asking pharmacists about medication

Gary Silverstein November 30, 2015

Individuals in New York should ask their pharmacists some questions about their prescriptions to ensure that they take the medication accurately. This should be done whether it is a new medication or one the individual has been taking for a long time. Individuals should know the name of their medication and what they are taking it for so that they can identify it as needed for refills or in case of an incident like an emergency room visit.

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We Know How to Win a Pedestrian Accident Case

Robert Wolff November 29, 2015

Thousands of pedestrians are injured or killed in automobile accidents across New York City and the United States every year. Pedestrians are frequently hit by trucks, cars, or motorcycles due to various negligent factors such as traffic rule violations, driving recklessly, and others. Several of these cases result in permanent injuries or fatalities. Inattentive and distracted driving results in pedestrians being subjected to catastrophic casualties. An injury or death of a pedestrian due to another party’s negligence involves a personal injury lawsuit, enabling the victim or his surviving family for compensation to their losses and anguish. Causes of Pedestrian Accidents The majority of pedestrian accidents

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Filing a Subway Litigation Case

Robert Wolff November 29, 2015

Approximately 4 million people depend on the subways in New York City for daily commuting and transportation. The New York City Transit Authority operates the subway system in the city, and is legally obligated to ensure passenger safety and hazard-free commuting facility for them. Some of the necessary actions expected in this regard are: Proper maintenance of subway infrastructure such as lighting, chairs, waiting areas, toilets, sufficient trash cans, drinking water facility, and more Proper maintenance of subway trains Proper maintenance of subway train tracks to ensure that no hazardous obstacles lie in the path of the train Hygiene maintenance in subways as well as

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How to File a Claim for Injuries due to a Dog or other Animal Bite

Robert Wolff November 29, 2015

Every year, millions of adults and children are attacked by animals and seriously injured, or often killed. Dog bites are one of the most common animal attacks on humans, a majority of them being stray animals. Children are the most vulnerable to these attacks, and wrongful death caused by animal bites can be devastating for the victim’s family.

Children must be taught to keep themselves safe while approaching animals, and public authorities must pursue the necessary precautions to prevent these unforeseen attacks on innocent civilians.

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A Truck Accident Attorney can Literally be a Life Savior

Gary Silverstein November 29, 2015

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles estimates that over 10,000 truck accidents were recorded in NYC in 2012, resulting in nearly 5,000 injured people and close to 100 fatalities. Truck accidents often involve collisions due to negligent or reckless driving, improper lane changing, mechanical defects in the vehicle, and other such reasons. Over-speeding on highways, and drowsy driving are some of the most commonly encountered reasons in road collisions. When such reckless acts result in an accident, the consequences may involve loss of several lives, damaged goods, and property. Truck accidents due to negligence or other mechanical errors can be addressed legally with

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A Victim of Negligent Security? There is a Solution

Robert Wolff November 29, 2015

Residents and visitors of every household or other properties must be provided basic security and safety during their time spent in that property. This basic security includes adequate lighting, working door locks, safe and secure entryways and walkways, secure parking spaces, and surveillance systems & security alarms if required. Such systems are equipped with the primary purpose of keeping you safe, and makes property owners responsible for the safety of visitors entering their premises. Injuries that are the result of lack of security, such as insufficient cameras, unsafe conditions or broken door locks, may constitute premises liability. The victims of poor and negligent security in

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