Slip And Fall Accidents And Filing Personal Injury Lawsuits
Slip and fall accidents are one of the main causes of injury in the workplace in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), falls are the number one cause of death on the job, after transport-related deaths. In 2014, while employment in the US increased by almost 50%, 4,821 workers died […]
Costly hospitalization for misdiagnosed cellulitis commonplace
Potentially one-third of patients admitted to hospitals in New York for cellulitis have been misdiagnosed. Instead of cellulitis, they could have pseudocellulitis, a condition that resembles the bacterial skin infection but inflames the skin for other reasons. People misdiagnosed with cellulitis could receive unnecessary antibiotic therapy.
Young Child Sustains Injuries After Walking By a NY Construction Site
Construction sites can be dangerous places for workers, and a New York City injury lawyer can provide help to those who work construction and who are hurt while they are on the job. In New York, where construction often occurs on heavily-traveled streets, it is not just workers who are at risk of being harmed […]
Spring Forward: A Look at the Upcoming Time Change and Drowsy Driving Risks
Drowsy driving can be extremely dangerous, especially as fatigued drivers tend to exhibit similar levels of impairment as drunk drivers. If a motorist makes the choice to drive while drowsy, the risk of a collision rises. Victims of such a collision can pursue a claim for compensation to obtain payment for economic and non-financial loss […]
Medical malpractice and misdiagnosis
Medical malpractice affects many New York residents every year, and a common type is a misdiagnosis. A failure to diagnose a disease can lead to harm for the patient if treatment is delayed after a medical provider failed to correctly identify the patient’s condition. Another type of misdiagnosis occurs when a doctor tells patients that they have a condition that in fact they do not have, which can result in unnecessary invasive procedures.
A Look at Rooftop Fall Risks at NY Construction Sites
Falls are a big risk for construction workers and others who work at a high elevation. If a fall injury happens, it is important to contact New York City construction accident lawyers for assistance as soon as possible. Benefits can be available to injured workers who suffered injuries due to a fall. If the fall […]
When gallbladder surgery leads to injuries
In an estimated 1 percent of all gallbladder operations, patients come away with some form of injury to their bile duct, the organ that leads bile from the liver to the gallbladder. Those in New York who are suffering from bile duct injuries should know that these could have resulted from malpractice.
Queens Man Killed in Horrific Construction Accident
Construction workers face a higher risk of injuries and fatalities on-the-job than most workers in other professions do because of the physical nature of their work and the difficult work conditions construction workers must work in on unfinished buildings. It is the job of employers to comply with OSHA regulations and try to make construction […]
New study focuses on post-treatment Lyme disease
Ticks are common in New York, which means that so is Lyme disease. While the tick-borne illness can be readily addressed with antibiotics, it has been known to linger on in the form of symptoms like joint pain, brain fog, fatigue and headaches. This condition is known as post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, and it can last between several months and a couple years.
Mini School Bus With Kids Onboard Kills Pedestrian in Queens
When an accident occurs involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, the pedestrian often faces serious harm or is killed in the collision because the pedestrian does not have protection from the force or impact. If a driver is at fault for causing a pedestrian accident to happen, it is important for the victim or for surviving family members to work with New York City pedestrian accident lawyers to pursue a claim for compensation. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are far too common. In fact, NBC New York reported recently on a tragic accident in which a pedestrian was killed by a mini school bus. The devastating fatal accident was made worse by the fact that there were children inside of the mini bus who were put at risk and who observed the entire tragedy firsthand.