Test could more accurately predict kidney disease in diabetics
New York residents who suffer from type 1 or type 2 diabetes run the risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Doctors generally study the estimated glomerular filtration rate and the urinary albumin to creatinine ratio to identify diabetes sufferers with high risks of developing these conditions, but doctors have long known that these two biomarkers are not always able to identify at-risk patients and often fail to accurately predict the onset of kidney failure.
Family sues federal government over birth injury
New York residents who are harmed as a result of medical malpractice may file a lawsuit against the at-fault facility or practitioner. This is true even if the lawsuit is against the federal government when it has funded a health care facility. Although lawsuits against the federal government are normally prohibited, they are permitted in a case of medical malpractice under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
The Difficulty of Obtaining a Police Report Post-Accident
If someone hurts you or hurts your loved one through negligence or wrongdoing, a New York personal injury law firm can provide assistance in making a damage claim. These claims can be made in many different circumstances, from car crashes to slip-and-falls. If you wish to pursue a case for compensation for serious injury or […]
Pedestrians injured in New York City may use no-fault recovery
New York is a very busy, crowded city that provides many opportunities every day for vehicle drivers to injure comparatively vulnerable cyclists and pedestrians. If there is good news in this scenario, it is that New York also maintains no-fault insurance claim statutes that allow pedestrians and others to receive some quick compensation. This helps to curb the effects of often lengthy personal injury suits.
Lawsuits against nurses
While many New York medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against doctors, mistakes by nursing staff can be just as serious. When a medical error can be traced back to a nurse or any other hospital employee, it is usually possible to file a lawsuit against that person directly.
Can Big Data Help Predict Car Accident Locations?
Car accidents can be devastating. Collisions are a leading cause of death, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury, among other tragic outcomes. When a crash happens, a New York City personal injury law firm can help victims and families of victims to pursue a claim for compensation for losses. Unfortunately, injuries from car accidents […]
Roadway Safety: The Impact That Texting and Driving Has on Keeping Everyone Safe
The dangers of texting and driving are well-known. Texting significantly increases chances of a fatal collision, and yet it is a very common behavior. New York injury attorneys can provide help to victims who are hurt in texting accidents so these victims can pursue claims for compensation. In many cases, the claims being made will […]
Misdiagnosing hypertension
Some New York patients who have hypertension are misdiagnosed. When hypertension is not diagnosed or if people have delayed diagnoses of the condition, they may suffer from complications. People who have hypertension may also delay going to their doctors because they may initially not have noticeable symptoms.
Medication errors may be due to new IT systems
Although health IT systems are supposed to make the job of medical professionals easier while improving patient outcomes, a study indicates that these systems may be leading to an increase in medication errors in New York and around the country. The study, which was published by the ECRI Institute and the Pennsylvania Safety Advisory, found that unexpected problems with the new systems have developed, and issues appear to occur in a variety of ways.
Pedestrian Deaths More Likely to Occur in Lower Income NY Neighborhoods
After a pedestrian collision that causes a fatality, family members of the victim who was killed in the accident should talk with New York City wrongful death lawyers to find out what legal rights they have. Unfortunately, fatal pedestrian accidents occur far too commonly and families are left facing shattered lives as they try to […]