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NY Crane Operator Sues, Denies Fault in Fatal Accident

Gary Silverstein December 22, 2017

Crane accidents are far too common on construction sites, especially in recent years as a result of the building boom in New York. New York City construction accident lawyers can provide representation in circumstances where a construction worker is hurt or killed in a crane accident, as well as in situations when a passerby is hurt when a crane collapse or other crane accident occurs. When a crane accident occurs, determining the cause of the incident can be important to assess if the crane operator or construction company behaved improperly in a way that caused the accident to occur.  In some cases, however, the results

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Incomplete history leads to misdiagnosis of optic neuritis

Robert Wolff December 20, 2017

According to a recent study, more than one-half of patients diagnosed with optic neuritis may have another condition affecting their eyesight. The study also suggests that the misdiagnosis is usually due to a limited patient history. Individuals in New York receiving this diagnosis may consider a second opinion.

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Watch Out For Drunk Drivers in NY: The Holidays Are a High-Risk Time for Drunk Driving

Gary Silverstein December 20, 2017

Drunk driving is a major cause of motor vehicle accidents. When a collision occurs due to intoxicated driving, a New York City personal injury lawyer should be consulted to hold the intoxicated motorist accountable for his actions. Motorists are always at risk of being hurt or killed by a driver who has had too much to drink or by a driver who has used drugs before getting behind the wheel. However, there are certain times of year which are much more dangerous than others. The recent holiday season was among the most dangerous times on the road, but there are also a few more high-risk

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2nd HIV test for infants increases accuracy of diagnoses

Robert Wolff December 19, 2017

Patients undergoing medical tests in New York might not realize that many tests are not 100 percent accurate. Factors among people, such as genetics, could result in inaccurate results and a misdiagnosis. A study conducted by PLOS Medicine revealed the potential cost savings on health care when infants in South Africa received two tests for HIV instead of one before continuing treatment.

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Dog Bites and Claims – An Overview

Robert Wolff December 18, 2017

Each year, several hundred Americans are bitten by animals – mostly by dogs. In many of these cases, the person bitten by the dog may have a legal right to recover damages from the responsible party. According to a report issued by the CDC, close to 4.5 million dog bites occur in the US every year, and 900,000 of the bites get infected. Since the US population is about 325.8 million people as of 2017, it suggests that a dog bites about 1 of every 72 persons. These are rather scary statistics. But, scary can become a lot less so, if you are armed

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How durotomy factors into malpractice suits

Gary Silverstein December 18, 2017

Durotomy refers to a tear in the dura mater, or outer membrane, of the spinal cord and is often a consequence of spinal surgery. While these dural tears are often inevitable, they can usually be detected and repaired in a second surgical operation, leaving patients with no long-term problems. On the other hand, dural tears often form the basis for medical malpractice suits in New York and elsewhere in the U.S.

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NY Workers Need Protection From Cold-Weather Injuries

Robert Wolff December 15, 2017

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, cold stress can be a serious problem for workers and employers have an obligation to provide protection from this hazard.  While there are no OSHA guidelines directly addressing employer obligations in cold environments, employers have a general duty to protect workers from risks likely to cause death or serious physical injury and OSHA indicates that prevention cold stress falls within this general obligation. If a worker suffers cold-related injuries due to winter weather conditions, the injured employee can take action. New York City workers’ compensation lawyers can help employees harmed by cold to

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Accident Victims Beware: Injuries to the Brain Can Lead to Personality Changes

Robert Wolff December 13, 2017

A brain injury can have a major impact on every aspect of your life. New York City brain injury lawyers provide help to victims who sustained injuries affecting their brain. Because of the severity of brain injuries and the extensive array of different symptoms and limitations you can experience as a result of brain injury, it is imperative to understand the full extent of damage when making a claim against someone who caused your brain to suffer harm. Brain injury can affect mood, cognitive function, mobility, your senses, and more. As BBC explains, brain injury can also result in changes to your personality.

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AI outperforms radiologists for diagnosing pneumonia

Robert Wolff December 11, 2017

Despite advancements in medicine, some New Yorkers die from pneumonia every year. With prompt diagnoses and proper treatment, more people could survive bouts of pneumonia. Unfortunately, pneumonia is sometimes misdiagnosed by radiologists when people go to to the emergency department.

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NY Construction Worker to Walk Again After Paralyzing Construction Accident

Robert Wolff December 8, 2017

Construction accidents can often leave workers seriously injured, which can put an end to their careers. New York City construction accident lawyers can help injured workers to ensure they are able to receive disability income and to get their medical bills paid if they have suffered a serious injury at work. In some cases, workers will not only lose the ability to work but will have their entire lives changed by a work injury.  For example, Lohud reported recently on the case of a man who had been left paralyzed by a construction accident in 2008. After a decade of being unable to walk on

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