The brachial plexus is nothing but a group of nerves that run between the shoulders and spine, which play an important role in controlling the movement of muscles in the hands, shoulders, and arms. Damage to these important nerves can occur when your physician fails to provide proper obstetrical care. Brachial plexus injuries in a newborn are more often than not devastating.
According to statistics, about 1 to 2 million people aged 65 years and over in the United States have been injured, mistreated, or exploited by a caregiver. Research suggests that local or state authorities come to learn about only 1 of every 14 elder abuse incidents (including self-neglect) in domestic settings.
Only 1 out of 25 financial exploitation cases involving the elderly are reported. Research from the National Elder Abuse Incidence Study suggested that approximately 20%
Like all other parts of the body, skin too grows old with age. It thins and becomes weak as we grow older. Older skin tends to injure easily and takes much longer to heal. Not being active, pain, incontinence, and even not eating and drinking enough can lead to skin damage which left unattended can turn into sores.
Bed sores or pressure ulcers are generally caused by sitting in the same position for way too long. Patients who
Construction worksites can be dangerous places, and those who sustain harm should contact a New York City work injury lawyer to understand what their rights are to obtain compensation for injuries. There are many potential sources of injury on a construction site, including falling objects. Just recently, an incident on a construction site at an Astoria Building demonstrated how dangerous falling objects can be. The incident, which was reported by NBC New York, left three workers hurt with two of the three suffering critical injuries. It serves as an important reminder of the vital need to take appropriate precautions to prevent serious harm that falling
New York health care practitioners probably know that thousands of people around the country die each year as a result of side effects from drugs. To track this, the Food and Drug Administration collects data from those who have adverse reactions while taking medication they have been prescribed by a doctor. However, an analysis of the database created using these reports and experiences has been found to be full of errors.
For New York patients suffering from urea cycle disorders, there are a variety of treatment options that could reduce symptoms and help them live more normal lives. The treatment options range from dietary management and drug treatment to liver transplants.
The birth of a baby is traditionally heralded with much anticipatory joy and excitement. When the birth involves complications, those feelings are muted and can quickly evolve into worry and sadness.
New York residents rely on their physicians to provide them with appropriate medical care. Unfortunately, there are cases in which physicians may allow their own prejudices to interfere with their ability to provide appropriate treatment. Obese and overweight individuals are often victims of this.
Some New Yorkers who have melanoma of the eyes are not diagnosed correctly at first. When there is a delayed diagnosis of this cancer, the patients may suffer substantial harm or death. Some people may not get diagnosed until the cancer is more advanced because they don’t recognize their own symptoms and fail to get checked.
As people drive, go to work and go about their days, there are many potential risks that they could encounter which might result in injury or even preventable death. There are steps that can be taken by property owners, businesses and drivers which can reduce the risk that these preventable injuries and deaths will occur. A New York City injury lawyer often provides representation to those who have suffered harm as a result of a failure to take reasonable steps to prevent injuries. Individuals and businesses who do not take reasonable precautions can be held accountable and made to pay damages if their failures are
