Researching the medical malpractice records of doctors
New York residents sometimes perform online searches before choosing a physician, but the results provided by search engines like Google and Yahoo do not always tell the whole story. The medical community is rarely eager to share the details of malpractice lawsuits, and a desire to contain this kind of information leads to many such lawsuits being settled with the plaintiffs signing nondisclosure agreements.
Study finds anemia drug can help babies with birth injury
A recent study out of the University of California San Francisco, published in the prestigious medical journal Pediatrics, finds that a drug commonly used to treat anemia may also be useful for treatment in babies that suffer from certain birth injuries. The study points to two specific benefits:
Tips to Avoid Mining Accidents
According to the US Mine Safety and Health Administration, there were 16 fatal coal-mining accidents across the United States in 2014. In 2013, there were 123,227 miners and 20 coal mining deaths, for a fatality rate of 0.1623 deaths per 1,000 miners. The US Mine Safety and Health Administration also reported that there were 28 […]
How to Avoid Swimming Pool Accidents
The summer time is all about relaxing and enjoying outdoor activities. One thing you always look forward to when summer comes around is splashing in or just lazing around by the pool. Unfortunately, swimming pools can be dangerous if you are not careful. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 3,500 […]
Construction Accident and Personal Injury Claims and Lawsuits
According to the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), 4,679 workers were killed on the job in 2014. This accounts for an average of almost 90 deaths a week or more than 13 deaths on a daily basis. Injured in a construction accident? File for compensation today! Call up RMFW Law, […]
Safety Tips to Avoid Holiday Accidents
According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 30% of all home fires and 38% deaths caused by home fires take place during the holiday season – the months of December, January, and February. Fires are not the only danger that families face during the holiday season – falls are another major concern […]
Failure to Diagnose a Stroke and Medical Malpractice
The third leading cause of death in the United States is stroke, killing more than 140,000 people each year. Approximately 795,000 people suffer a stroke each year. Of these, roughly 600,000 are first attacks, while about 185,000 are recurrent attacks.
Reducing medication errors in New York
In an effort to meet the goals outlined in the 2007 Prescription Drug User Fee Act, the Food and Drug Administration has released two guidance documents focused on reducing medication errors. According to the Institute of Medicine, around 7,000 people die each year in the U.S. due to medication-related issues, so reducing them is a priority.
Liability for a Misdiagnosis of Stroke
According to a recent study, in the United States, at least one in 20 adults, or 12 million people each year, may be misdiagnosed when they go to see their physicians. Researchers estimated that about 50% of these diagnosis errors have the potential to cause serious harm.
Misdiagnosis of Stroke and Medical Malpractice
According to a new study published in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety, approximately 12 million adults in the United States who seek outpatient medical care are misdiagnosed every year. This amounts to 1 out of 20 patients and according to researchers, 50% of those misdiagnosis cases has the potential to cause severe harm.