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Steps to protect patients at risk of wandering

There is an increased risk of older and senior patients with various types of dementia wandering off from hospitals and special care facilities, putting them in danger of being injured. Assisted-living and other medical facilities in New York can implement four measures to protect and prevent at-risk patients from wandering.

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Is New York City Pedestrian-safe?

How safe are Pedestrians in New York? New York City pedestrian accident fatalities are more disturbing. The rate of pedestrian deaths due to automobile collisions is far more than the national rate. As per New York City’s Department of Transportation reports, 52% of city’s traffic deaths are due to pedestrian deaths. Around 67% New York City people walk and use public transportation for work – a national high. This means more New Yorkers are exposed to the hazards and perils of the road.

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New York Eye Injury Attorneys can Show You the Way

Injuries to the eyes An injury to the eye can happen in many ways. Flying shrapnel in a road accident can hit the eye and damage the lens. Eye ball can be damaged and injured in a direct and violent blow. The tissues surrounding the eye, the cavity around the eye ball and the nerves can also be damaged permanently. Such injuries can paralyze life putting the victim’s personal and professional life in chaos. Loss of vision in one or both eyes can hinder the ability to work and earn. Wood, cement, glass, stone, and metal objects can pierce the eye and cause serious injuries.

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Reducing surgeon error through education

When people in New York seek medical attention, they are relying on the expertise of their physician to evaluate, diagnose and treat their illnesses properly. Unfortunately, when a doctor makes mistakes, the effects can be devastating. This may be particularly true for surgeons, who often treat patients who are at their most vulnerable. A careless surgeon can easily commit a fatal surgical error or cause serious injury and organ damage.

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5 Types of Scaffolds in NY Labor Law

In New York labor Law, scaffolding is a very prominent part of the combined statutes that protect workers. Scaffolding has a central relevance for a reason, and that’s because in a city with extremely tall buildings, the idea of workers having to travel to great heights involves its own risks and liabilities. There’s some controversy about New York scaffolding laws, but in general, these laws exist to look out for those who do the tough work of maintaining and constructing buildings far above the ground. As part of the thorough statute, New York labor law defines various types of scaffolds in detail. Here are some

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