How to Reduce the Risk of Airplane Accidents in New York
Although airplane accidents in New York are rare, they do occur; and when they do, they can have devastating consequences on the lives of the victims. According to statistics, the probability of getting killed on a non-stop airline flight are 1 in every 29.4 million. The number of fatalities per 1,000,000 flight hours is 12.25, […]
FAQs about Construction Accidents
According to the OSHA, there were 4,836 deaths that occurred on the job in 2015 across the United States – 3.4 per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. This means that on average, there were over 93 deaths each week and over 13 deaths every day. Out of 4,379 worker deaths in private industry, 21.4% or 937 […]
Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit For Retained Surgical Instruments
According to the NCBI, the incidence of retained surgical objects after surgery is between 0.3 and 1.0 per 1,000 abdominal surgeries, and they take place due to lack of communication and organization between surgical staff during the procedure.
In most cases, the retained surgical objects are surgical instruments and sponges. With over 28 million procedures performed across the United States, it has been estimated that 1,500 cases of retained surgical instruments occur each year.
What is Involved in Retained Surgical Instrument Cases?
Types of and Treatments for Burn Injuries in New York
High-Voltage Shock Leaves Construction Worker in Critical Condition
Electrocution hazards are a leading cause of injury on construction sites, and electrocution is one of the “fatal four” top causes of construction worker deaths according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Many construction workers who sustain permanent injury will consult with a New York City electrocution lawyer for help in taking legal action […]
Early treatment essential for skin cancer outcomes
Squamous cell carcinoma is one skin cancer in which early detection and prompt treatment can make a major difference in New York patient outcomes and results. When it is fully removed, this type can almost always be cured at an early stage. However, if even a small part of the squamous cell cancer remains behind, it can metastasize to lymph nodes and other tissues and organs in the body, causing more severe cancers and even death.
Many patients are inaccurately diagnosed with COPD
New York patients who show symptoms of COPD may have been tested for it. COPD is short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and its symptoms include labored breathing, wheezing and coughing. Even though these symptoms are common and are sometimes a sign of illnesses other than COPD, some hospitals fail to conduct the proper screenings for COPD, and they make the diagnosis anyway. This means that the lung illness is commonly overdiagnosed.
Road Rage: A Teen’s Death Shines a Spotlight on the Issue
Drivers are expected to behave in a responsible way on the roads and should be held accountable if they don’t. New York City motor vehicle accident attorneys assist victims of accidents in pursuing civil claims when drivers engage in dangerous behavior that causes them harm. Unfortunately, this happens far too often and drivers need to […]
Drunk Driving Car Accidents & Personal Injury Claims
According to the CDC, there are 28 fatalities every day in the US in car accidents that involves an alcohol-impaired driver – which means that 1 death occurs in every 51 minutes. The total cost of alcohol-related crashes is more than $44 billion per year. 10,625 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2015, accounting […]
Common Slip and Fall Accident Injuries
Each year, several million people are injured in slip and fall accidents that often result in serious back and spinal injuries. These types of accidents can occur just about anywhere including your very home. Over the years, the incidence of succumbing to a slip or trip accident is rather high among those above the age of 65. And, one third of the population that fall do not report it to a medical practitioner. According to the CDC, once you fall, the chances of your falling double.
Spinal Injuries Arising From Slip and Fall Accidents