Filing a Lawsuit For Defamation
Statistics show that the average number of federal court tort cases each year is 512,000. Around 2% of tort cases went to trial, and 48% of cases were won by the plaintiff. 84% of plaintiffs who succeeded in their cases received monetary damages. 54% of civil suit cases were won in bench trials while 46% […]
Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit for Sepsis
Delayed Diagnosis And Misdiagnosis of Cancer And Medical Malpractice
Clavicle fractures: causes and symptoms
The most common injuries that newborns incur during delivery are fractures to their clavicle or collarbone. The risk for fracture is especially high during difficult deliveries and in cases where newborns incur birth trauma. Parents across New York will want to know more about clavicle fractures and how they can detect them.
Medication errors frequent during hospital transfers
Mistakes at the hospital can be a frightening thought for patients seeking medical care in New York. When receiving treatment for a serious illness or injury, patients are at risk of even greater damage because of improper administration of medication or the use of incorrect dosages. The confusion that can happen during hospital transfers marks one occasion that can be particularly hazardous for patients.
Medication errors and how doctors can avoid them
Patients in New York who expect dependability from their health care practitioners. However, a 2016 study from Johns Hopkins University suggests that more than 250,000 Americans die every year because of medical errors. Despite the availability of digital record-keeping technology in clinics, there are still many ways for simple mistakes to hamper medical care.
New York Residents March for Safer Streets
Car accidents occur far too frequently and the consequences can be devastating. This is especially true for pedestrians and bicycle riders. Many streets are not set up to ensure the safety of walkers and bikers, and those outside of motor vehicles are typically most vulnerable to harm because they do not have protection from the […]
How to report a medication error
When mistakes involving medication or medical devices arise, it’s important to make a record of the errors. This will help doctors and nurses better understand the side effects or limitations of prescription and over-the-counter medications. Medical professionals can also better ascertain the risks of using a medical device. When reporting an error, New York patients should be as detailed as possible.
What You Should Know About Birth-Related Medical Malpractice
Accidental Injuries Are the Third Leading Cause of Death
According to the National Safety Council, unintentional and preventable injuries have become one of the top causes of deaths within the United States. Accidental injuries are injuries that should not have happened and when a death occurs because of an accidental injury, it is important to determine if someone else’s negligence of wrongdoing caused the […]