Premises Liability and Personal Injury in New York
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 6 million automotive crashes occur each year in the United States, averaging to about 1 car accident every 10 seconds. These accidents lead to 3 million injuries each year, a large number of which are permanent injuries. Approximately 40,000 deaths are also caused by car accidents. […]
Gestational Diabetes and Medical Malpractice in New York
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analysis in 2014, in the United States, gestational diabetes may have a prevalence rate as high as 9.2%.
Diagnosing fibromyalgia and the importance of diet
Some New York City residents who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia may not actually be suffering from the syndrome. In fact, uapproximately percent of patients who were diagnosed with fibromyalgia may have received a misdiagnosis and may be suffering from another condition or medical problem, according to one medical expert. This also may mean that patients may not be receiving the treatment that they need.
Anesthesia Errors and Medical Malpractice in New York
In a recent study published in the Journal of Patient Safety, it was revealed that each year, between 210,000 and 440,000 patients who go to the hospital for medical treatment suffer from some type of preventable harm that result in their premature death.
Preventing Dog Bites in New York: Tips for Children
According to the American Pet Products Association, there are currently 83.3 million dogs all over the United States which are kept by 56.7 million households. The most recent survey of dog bites in the US that was conducted by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that there were 4.5 million dog […]
Risks of skipping mammograms
Mammogram results that are false-positive indicate that an abnormality that shows up may be cancer. Due to the fear this can cause, many women in New York may be foregoing additional tests and screenings after they receive their false-positive results. According to breast cancer experts and a study conducted by Illinois researchers, the postponement of additional tests, such as a biopsy or more imaging, can be fatal, as the early detection of cancer is key to receiving effective treatment and saving lives.
Child Passenger Safety and Personal Injury Claims in New York
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the leading causes of death among children in the United States is motor vehicle injuries. In 2014, there were 602 deaths among children aged 12 and younger who were occupants in motor vehicle crashes. Additionally, over 121,350 were injured. A CDC study revealed […]
Hemochromatosis and Medical Malpractice in New York
Hemochromatosis is a condition caused by excessive absorption of iron and in most cases, it is inherited. It has been found that it mostly affects Caucasians. In the United States, approximately 5 in every 1,000 white people have the condition.
Roof Falls and Personal Injury Liability in New York
According to statistics, three-fourths of all deaths in the roofing industry are caused by falls. Roof falls account for one-third of all fatalities caused by falls within the overall construction industry. In 2014, nearly 40% of all construction industry fatalities were a result of falls. 647 fatal falls to a lower level occurred in 2014. […]
Misread X-Ray and Ultrasound and Medical Malpractice in New York
According to a recent study, roughly 12 million adults seeking outpatient medical care are misdiagnosed each year in the United States.