New York patients who have trouble sleeping may be interested to learn about a sleep disorder known as exploding head syndrome. People who have this condition often experience a loud bang or even a gunshot noise when they try to go to sleep, even though these noises actually never occur. For many, the syndrome is overlooked by doctors.
Motor vehicle accident attorneys can provide legal representation in circumstances where collisions occur and cause harm to victims. There are many causes of crashes, including drowsy driving. When a motorist causes a crash to occur and harms others because that motorist is too tired to drive safely or because the motorist is otherwise negligent behind the wheel, the driver who failed to live up to his responsibilities to drive with reasonable care can be held accountable for resulting crash losses. Unfortunately, there are certain groups who are at a much higher risk than others of becoming involved in a collision. One such group is people
A substantial number of construction accidents in New York City in recent years have resulted in far too many fatalities. In fact, according to Crain’s New York, there were a total of 25-construction industry deaths in 2015. The high death rate is being driven by a building boom, among other factors including construction companies that are not prioritizing the safety of their staff members. Fatal construction accidents are devastating for everyone, but all-too-often, the construction worker’s family is left without the financial support they need because their deceased loved one is no longer contributing to their household income. Workers’ compensation should provide death benefits for
Medical malpractice victims in New York and around the country often suffer catastrophic harm and are sometimes awarded significant damages by juries. A Baltimore hospital agreed to pay $190 million to 8,000 litigants in 2014 after it was revealed that one of their most senior gynecologists had used surveillance equipment to secretly photograph his patients. Another 2014 medical malpractice case involved a 29-year-old woman who was left brain damaged and paralyzed in part because paramedics lacked the equipment needed to treat her anaphylactic shock. A jury awarded her $172 million for her past and future medical expenses and pain.
Those who have diabetes mellitus or who are aware of the disease may only know of two types: type 1 and type 2. However, some may be interested to learn that there is a third type, which is commonly called type 3c or Diabetes of the Exocrine Pancreas. This type of diabetes is caused by damage to the pancreas. A study found that this type of diabetes was commonly misdiagnosed by doctors as type 2.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, construction workers being struck by objects is considered one of the fatal four hazards responsible for the majority of construction fatalities. Examples of struck by injuries could include vehicles or machinery hitting construction workers; equipment tipping over onto construction workers; or numerous other hazardous incidents in which workers are hit by objects or equipment. In any circumstance where a construction worker is hit by an object or is otherwise hurt or killed by job-related duties, that construction worker or his family should consult with New York construction accident lawyers. Workers’ compensation benefits could be available to the
Construction is one of the most dangerous fields to work in. When a construction worker is hurt or killed on the job, the worker or his surviving family members must understand the legal protections that are in place. Workers’ compensation injury or death benefits should be available to shield the injured employee and his family members from potential loss. Contacting New York City construction accident lawyers can make it possible for those whose lives have been affected by a construction accident to ensure that financial damage does not follow the physical damage of the accident. Unfortunately, the construction industry in New York City has been
New York readers may be surprised to learn that opioids are responsible for more medical malpractice claims than any other prescription drug. The findings were announced in a new study by Coverys, a medical liability insurer based in Boston.
According to a report from the American Cancer Society, there has been a 39% drop in breast cancer deaths between 1989 and 2015. At the same time, the organization found that white women were 39% more likely to survive breast cancer than African-American women. If the Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2017-2018 report is any indication, the trend is a constant one. Several explanations for it have been proposed, which should interest anyone in New York who has or knows someone who has this condition.
According to a recent analysis, medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States, after heart disease and cancer. Experts say that this “epidemic” claims at least 250,000 lives each year across the nation.
