Medical errors in the emergency room
Several hundred thousand New Yorkers head to emergency rooms every year with the expectation of getting better from treatment. Unfortunately, medical errors sometimes happen in emergency room settings, resulting in permanent injuries to or the deaths of some patients. If you have been harmed by medical mistakes that happened in the emergency room, you may be able to recover damages for compensation of your losses.
BINGHAMTON: Woman Rescued From Burning Car By Good Samaritans After Semi-Truck Accident Involving Several Cars On Route 17
FAULTY BRAKES MAY BE TO BLAME FOR THE ACCIDENT BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK (August 30, 2016) – A woman was rescued from a burning car by four good Samaritans after a semi-truck crashed into 10 cars on Route 17, according to CNN. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash, but the police believe that faulty […]
NEW YORK: Five Kayakers Were Injured In A Boat Accident After They Were Hit By A Ferry In The Hudson River
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (August 30, 2016) – Five people were injured after their kayak was struck by a ferry boat in the Hudson River by 40th Street near Pier 79., according to CBS News. One of the people that was injured is in stable condition after sustaining a severe arm laceration. The other 4 […]
NEWARK: Jesy Garcia Killed In Bus Accident After Two Transit Buses Collided Near Raymond Boulevard and Broad Street
(PLEASE SUPPORT THE FAMILY BY DONATING) NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (August 30, 2016) – A woman was killed in a tragic bus accident after the transit bus that she was traveling inwas t-boned by another bus near Raymond Boulevard and Broad Street, according to NJ.com Authorities have been able to identify the woman that died in the crash as Jesy […]
New ideas may help treat breast cancer in New York
According to a European study of 6,693 breast cancer patients, it is safe to trust genetic testing when it conflicts with results from traditional testing. In some cases, the genetic test may suggest that there is a low risk of the cancer spreading while other tests say the risk is high. The study indicated that in such scenarios, women were just as likely to survive for five years compared to those who had chemotherapy.
Why medical errors occur
When New York residents seek medical care, they put a great deal of trust in their physicians. The expectation is that the doctor is the expert who will make the best decisions possible to preserve the patient’s life and health. Unfortunately, some doctors make mistakes that can have a devastating impact on a patient’s well-being.
Getting treatment for a rare disease
For many New York residents who are suffering from a rare disease, getting treatment can be very difficult. However, advocacy groups are working to get legislation passed that would help those suffering from a rare diseases to seek treatment.
Diagnosing a commonly misdiagnosed illness
There are some health-related issues that require a closer look in order to achieve a proper diagnosis. New York residents who are prone to various and seemingly unrelated illnesses that have no immediately recognizable cause may actually suffer from a commonly misdiagnosed disorder.
NSC Report Shows Accidental Deaths Are Increasing
In 2014, more than 136,000 people throughout America died as a result of accidents. This troubling statistic comes from a new report prepared by the National Safety Council (NSC). The report reveals the data on increased deaths and illustrates some of the most common types of accidents that result in fatalities. While there are lots […]
Wrong patient has kidney removed
New Yorkers might be shocked to learn about a case in Massachusetts in which a doctor reportedly removed a kidney from the wrong patient. The incident reportedly occurred at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester and is being investigated by the Massachusetts Department of Health.