Types of tests for diagnosing cancer
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.
NY Workers Sustain Injuries After Fall From Scaffolding
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 […]
Obstetrician ordered to pay $3 million over birth injury
Birth injuries occur in hospitals in New York and around the country far too often. In late September, a jury awarded $3 million on behalf of a boy who was injured during delivery. The incident occurred almost a decade ago.
Misuse of antibiotics rampant in long-term care facilities
The portion of the elderly population in New York that lives in long-term care facilities depends on caregivers to make effective medical decisions. A patient advocacy organization in a neighboring state has raised the alarm about the inappropriate use of antibiotics in nursing homes and the threat of antibiotic-resistant organisms.
Malignant tumors in or around the eye
When New York patients have cancer that has not yet been diagnosed, it can spread to other parts of the body including in or near the eye. However, these malignant tumors may not be diagnosed unless they affect the vision, become visible to the patient or cause the eye to be pushed forward.
Yes, you can file your own accident report with police
After you experience a car accident, whether you’re a driver, bicyclist or pedestrian, it is wise to call the police. This helps you in a number of ways. First a police officer who responds to the scene will create an official police report about the accident, which is often very helpful when pursuing a personal injury claim.
Can Dementia Misdiagnosis In New York Be Classified As Medical Malpractice?
Drunk Driver Hit Bikers, Causes Serious Injuries
Bicycle riders face a significantly increased risk of being hurt or killed in an auto accident when they are involved in a collision with a motor vehicle. A bicycle rider who is hurt, or the family members of a bicycle rider killed in a crash, should consult with a New York City car accident law […]
Diagnosing Merkel cell carcinoma
New York patients who are at risk for skin cancers should be on the lookout for Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare type of skin cancer that is known for spreading quickly throughout the body within a short time. Although it is rarer than melanoma, it has a higher mortality rate as it kills one in three patients while melanoma kills one in nine patients.
7 Important Things You Must Think About After a Bike Accident in New York
According to the most recent data from the US Department of Transportation in the year 2015, there were close to 818 bicyclist fatalities on US roads – this is an increase of 12.2% and the highest number since 1995. There were 45,000 injuries suffered by bicyclists in traffic the same year. Bicyclists aged between 14 […]