LASIK Eye Surgery and Medical Malpractice in New York
According to the Diederich Healthcare’s “2014 Medical Malpractice Payout Analysis,” medical malpractice payouts in 2013 increased to $3,733,678,100, an increase of 4.7% in 2012. Payouts in 38 states increased in 2013 compared to the payouts the previous year.
Legal FAQs about Cerebral Palsy in NYC
According to statistics, an estimated 764,000 children and adults in the United States manifest one or more of cerebral palsy symptoms. The CDC reports that roughly 10,000 infants born each year in the US hold the risk to develop cerebral palsy.
Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis and Medical Malpractice in New York
Prostate cancer is the third leading cause of premature death in men in one of the most developed countries – The United States, behind lung cancer and colorectal cancer. 1 out of every 39 men in the country will die of this cancer.
Threat of malpractice suits does not correlate with better care
People in New York who have suffered a bad medical outcome might want tougher malpractice laws. However, improving medical care appears to be outside the purview of litigation. A study that compared the risks of malpractice claims and surgical outcomes found almost no influence between legal standards and better patient care.
NY Officials Call For Better Work Protections In Construction
Construction workers who are hurt on-the-job have legal protections available to them and should consult with a New York workers’ compensation law firm. Unfortunately, a substantial number of construction workers have been getting hurt in recent years, with some even suffering fatal injuries. An increase in construction in New York has helped to contribute to […]
FAQs about Car Accidents and Negligence in New York
According to 2015 data by the National Safety Council, it is estimated that 38,300 people were killed on roads in the United States in 2015. Approximately 4.4 million people sustained injuries that required medical attention. The number of deaths caused by car accidents increased by 8% compared to 2014. The NSC stated that the highest […]
Fire at an NYC Construction Site Highlights Burn Injury Risks
According to research published by the National Library of Medicine, “occupational burn injuries remain a workplace safety concern.” The research revealed that more than a million non-fatal occupational burns were treated in emergency departments in the United States over the course of a single decade, and 450,000 burns in 2013 alone necessitated medical treatment. Burns […]
Some breast cancer cases may be diagnosed too hastily
Mammograms are an important screening tool for breast cancer. They often allow women to receive treatment sooner and improve the chances of beating a cancerous growth. However, New York residents might be interested to learn about a recent study that suggests that mammograms could also lead to “overdiagnosis.”
Wrongful Death of a Fetus and Medical Malpractice in New York
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 3.98 million births in the United States in 2015. In 2014, the number of births in the country was 3,988,076. This means that the birth rate was 12.5 per 1,000 people. The fertility rate for the same year was 62.9 per 1,000 women between the ages of 15 and 44.
YONKERS: Five People Injured After Bobcat Construction Vehicle Falls Through Store Roof
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT INJURES 5 PEOPLE IN ROOF COLLAPSE YONKERS, NEW YORK (January 15, 2017) – Five people were injured in a freak accident after a Bobcat feel through the roof of a store, according to ABC News. Police are saying that the Bobcat fell through the National Wholesale Liquidators store on Central Park Avenue. Around two […]