Surgical mistakes can happen, despite picking the best doctor in the best medical facility in town. Though surgeons and doctors have years of training and experience and take a great deal of care to avoid errors, they aren’t infallible. And sometimes they are simply negligent.
Pedestrian accidents are often among the most serious of auto accidents because pedestrians have no protection from the impact of the vehicle which strikes them. New York City pedestrian accident lawyers can provide representation to injured pedestrians who are hurt in motor vehicle accidents. Recently, ABC News reported on a pedestrian accident outside of Penn Station in which three pedestrians were struck by a car. Unfortunately, incidents like these are far too common throughout New York City and those who are hit while walking can face serious consequences. Pedestrian Accident Outside of Penn Station Causes Injury According to ABC News, the three pedestrians who were
New York women who are concerned about receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer may be overwhelmed about the amount of information they will receive. However, understanding the diagnosis and treatment processes can help.
New York City bicycle accident lawyers provide assistance in circumstances where a bike rider has been hurt as a result of a collision with a motor vehicle. Bicycle riders, unfortunately, can be seriously hurt due to the force of impact from a collision because their bike does not provide protection from that impact. The potential severity of injuries sustained can make bike accident claims more complicated. One recent serious accident involving a bicycle rider and an Uber cab driver is an unfortunate illustration of the impact that a collision between a car and a bicycle can have on a bike rider. This accident also raises
If you are a New York City resident who relies on public transportation to get around, you may try to mix it up a bit by riding your bicycle on the streets of the city. But unfortunately, doing so can put your health — and even life — at great risk.
Bus companies and bus drivers are supposed to be held to high safety standards because the lives of passengers are in the hands of bus drivers. Unfortunately, as the New York Times reports, it is far too easy for bus companies to flout the rules with little consequence. This can have a devastating impact on road safety, and victims hurt or killed in bus collisions pay the price. When a bus accident causes harm, victims or the family members of individuals killed in the bus crash should consult with New York City bus accident attorneys for help. An experienced attorney can
When New York doctors suspect that their patients might have cancer, there are certain steps they need to take before they can make a formal diagnosis. For example, a doctor may ask for family medical history, perform a physical exam and order lab tests to get started. If the lab test results are abnormal, the doctor may then order imaging tests or even a biopsy.
Scaffold accidents are one of the most common reasons for serious and fatal injury among construction workers in New York City. There are special rules associated with scaffold accident compensation, so victims and their families should consult with a New York City scaffold attorney as soon as possible following an accident occurring. Unfortunately, when scaffolding accidents occur, victims often experience very serious harm due to the nature of the incident. Just recently, for example, New York Daily News reported on two construction workers who fell from scaffolding on a Bronx construction site and who were left in critical condition. Two Construction Workers Sustained Critical Injuries
