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Legal Definitions Related to New York Truck Accident Claims

Knowledge of the basic legal terms and definitions related to commercial truck accident claims in New York can significantly empower individuals who are considering filing an injury claim. These terms clarify key aspects such as liability, negligence, duty of care, and proximate cause, providing clarity on the legal principles that govern accident cases involving commercial […]

Legal Definitions Related to Bus Accident Claims in New York

When you are pursuing a bus accident personal injury claim in New York City, you should have a fair idea of the legal terminology and definitions relevant to your case. Terms like “negligence,” which refers to the failure of the bus driver or company to exercise reasonable care, and “liability,” which determines who is legally […]

Legal and Safety Standards for NYC Construction Accident Claims

Construction sites in New York City are governed by specific legal and safety standards designed to protect workers and ensure compliance with regulations. Construction workers should know the key terms related to construction equipment, safety measures, and legal definitions in order to comprehend the complexities of construction-related injuries and claims in the event of a […]

Legal Definitions Related to NYC Personal Injury Claims

The process of filing a personal injury claim in New York can be somewhat difficult to follow, especially if you have never filed or have been involved in a personal injury claim before. Moreover, the legal terms associated with personal injury claims can be hard to understand for injury victims and their families.

Are Patients Really Providing Consent that is Informed?

In many circumstances, before doctors and other medical professionals can provide patients with a course of treatment or other procedure, it is necessary (even required) to obtain the informed consent of the patients. One common way for medical professionals to obtain and document that the patient’s consent has been given for the procedure is by […]

Insufficient education could be to blame for rising maternal death rates

Labor complications continue to cause serious – sometimes fatal – injury to new moms. A recent study published in The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing revealed huge gaps in the knowledge provided to new moms about potential post-delivery complications. These complications, sometimes brought on by high blood pressure, reactions to anesthesia, blood clots or heavy […]

Patients harmed by increase in medical treatments

Recently, doctors and other medical experts have been questioning whether Americans have been receiving excessive amounts of medical treatment. At first glance, additional laboratory tests and prescriptions for medications may seem like a benefit, ensuring the safety of the patient. Unfortunately, unnecessary treatments can sometimes result in negative, unwanted consequences. When physicians practice defensive medicine, […]

The Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Problem

On a hot day in August 2009, a Dover, Ohio, woman first noticed a large knot on her right breast. The knot grew after the hospital misdiagnosed her with a fibrous cyst. Sometime later, doctors said it was an infection. More time passed until she eventually had an ultrasound and mammogram. This was when she […]

Bed rails meant to keep patients safe may cause more harm than good

Parents of infants have long been concerned with their children rolling in their sleep and falling out bed during the night. Consequently, bed rails were created and, later, bumpers took the place of rails, potentially to prevent the risk of infants becoming stuck in the rails. Then, it was determined that bumpers actually caused more […]

Is July really the most dangerous month to be a hospital patient?