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Common Causes of Truck Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), 85% of the large trucks involved in fatal traffic crashes in 2014 were heavy large trucks, i.e. trucks with a gross vehicle weight training (GVWR) of more than 26,000 lbs. 3,903 people in the United States were killed and 111,000 people were injured in crashes that […]

A basic introduction to wrongful death

While some cases of medical malpractice may be relatively manageable, some cases result in the death of a patient. If an individual dies as a result of the misconduct or negligence of a medical practitioner, their surviving relatives may have grounds to sue for wrongful death.

Lumps and other signs of breast cancer

Public awareness efforts to educate New York women about signs of breast cancer may focus on lump detection through personal breast checks each month. However, less common symptoms could be just as serious. In fact, some breast cancer cases lack any breast-related signs. Because of these possibilities, additional facets might be warranted in education efforts to ensure that possible breast cancer cases are evaluated as quickly as possible.

Mistakes made by nurses

Medical mistakes can occur at all levels of care in a New York hospital or other medical setting. Mistakes can cause serious harm or even death to a patient.

Advances in breast cancer research offer promise

New Yorkers who are at risk for breast cancer might be interested in learning about some breakthroughs in cancer research that could potentially have major impacts on the diagnosis and treatment of the condition. While there still is no cure for cancer, these advances could bring the world closer to discovering one.

What laws apply to injured tourists in New York?

Millions of people visit New York every year from all over the country and the world. With so many people bustling around our state’s major cities, it’s not difficult to imagine that at least some of the nearly 300,000 motor vehicle accidents in 2014 alone involved out-of-state tourists. It’s also not difficult to imagine that at least some of the more than 160,000 people injured that year may have been out-of-state travelers as well.