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Unable to make a diagnosis, doctors turn to DNA technology

Gary Silverstein June 11, 2014

Researchers have been sequencing DNA for years in an effort to identify pathogens. However, DNA analysis hasn’t been widely used to diagnose individual patients’ infections because of the time involved in sorting through DNA fragments that might number in the millions. Yet software is already being developed that can compare DNA fragments with databases of stored genetic sequences.

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What to do After a Limousine Accident

Gary Silverstein June 8, 2014

There are many reasons why a limousine accident is caused, such as a negligent driver or a chauffeur. Due to the sheer size of the limousine, accidents involving such vehicles could result in serious and catastrophic personal injury. A person who has been the victim of a limousine accident may require immediate medical attention.

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What to do if Your Child has been Injured in a School Bus Accident

Robert Wolff June 8, 2014

Millions of children in the United States arrive to school by a school bus. There are about 17,000 school bus accident related injuries that are reported each year in the United States of America. These accidents endanger the well-being and lives of children riding the school buses. There are some kids who will recuperate quickly from their ordeal, but some who will take longer to recover from their personal injury.

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Aspects to Consider When You are a Pedestrian Accident Victim

Robert Wolff June 3, 2014

Being hit by a car can be quite a traumatic experience and while a personal injury lawsuit might be the furthest thing on your mind, you can stand to gain a significant amount of compensation, especially if the driver was negligent, and you have suffered injuries. Here are some things you need to know when you have been a pedestrian accident victim.

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Vision Zero: Explaining New York City’s New Laws to Prevent Serious Pedestrian Injuries and Deaths

Gary Silverstein May 30, 2014

The stated goal of Vision Zero is to completely eliminate serious injuries and deaths of New York City pedestrians On Thursday, May 29, 2014, the New York City Council passed a series of bills, which is soon to be signed into law by Mayor Bill de Blasio, designed to prevent pedestrian injuries caused by dangerous drivers. The bills form a part of a new set of laws and initiatives, dubbed the “Vision Zero” plan, that are designed to slow the speed of traffic and increase punishments for bad driving, including the revocation of drivers’ licenses.

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Premise Liability Law Regarding Property Owners and Unsafe Conditions

Gary Silverstein May 29, 2014

In the area of premises liability law, a landowner is charged with the duty to act as a reasonable person and maintain its property in a reasonably safe condition in view of all circumstances, including the likelihood of injuries to others, the seriousness of the injury and the burden of avoiding the risk. A property owner can be liable for dangerous conditions on the property which cause injury. when the property owner either knew or should have known about the dangerous condition but did not act to fix the hazard or warn others about the danger. When the owner actually knows about the danger, they

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Do patients have the right to know about previous doctor errors?

Gary Silverstein May 29, 2014

Medical malpractice, negligence and doctor errors are a frightening prospect for patients. These potential issues raise the question: do patients have the right to know if their doctor has been cited for malpractice or doctor errors? A recent study into this issue has found that over 77 percent of New York doctors who have faced citations continue to practice.

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Why Negotiating with Insurer for Personal Accident Insurance on Your Own is Wrong

Gary Silverstein May 27, 2014

According to the traffic safety data from the state of New York, the occurrence of car accidents have been on the upward rise, with 294,757 total crashes being reported in the year 2012. As a victim of an accident, it is a marvelous thing to be proactive and independent, but you need a certain level of expertise and skill to be able to negotiate with an insurance company for personal accident insurance. Negotiating on your own with an insurance company for personal insurance accident claim might mean you being taken for a ride. It is critical to know your rights when you find yourself in

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