Tummy Tuck Complication and Medical Malpractice
In a recent study that looked at about 25,000 people who had abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck surgery, between 2008 and 2013, researchers found that 4 percent of the people suffered major post-surgery complications, which is higher than the average rate of 1.4 percent for other cosmetic surgery procedures. According to statistics by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in the United States, abdominoplasty is the 6th most common cosmetic surgery.
What is Patient Abandonment?
Each year, an estimated 225,000 people die from some form of medical malpractice, from wrong diagnosis to surgical errors to incorrect dosages. In the United States, medical malpractice ranks third among the most common causes of death. Out of all the people who suffer from medical malpractice, a mere 2 percent file claims for compensation.
Anxiety symptoms may mask heart disease in women
New York women who suffer from anxiety may be interested to learn that they may be more likely to have a reduced blood flow to the heart during exercise. A study found that those who have an anxiety disorder often have a reduced amount of blood traveling to their heart, which can be an indication of heart-associated diseases.
Cancer doctor could lose license for medical misconduct
Cancer patients in New York might be surprised to learn that, since 1970, a doctor has been treating patients with antineoplastons, for which there is insufficient evidence to prove that they work. Despite being backed by actress Suzanne Somers and famous surgeon Dr. Oz, the Texas Medical Board has investigated the doctor, and he could lose his license for medical misconduct.
How does a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Work?
According to The US Department of Justice, over the past several years, a wrongful death or a permanent disability caused by negligence accounts for 90 percent of all medical malpractice lawsuits. And according to the US Department of Transportation, the count of highway wrongful death was at 37,261 across the nation. The CDC reported that […]
Claims for Work-Related Stress
In recent years, there has been a steady rise in the incidence of stress-related illness that is caused by work. According to these studies, one-fourth of employees consider their jobs to be the main stressor in their lives and three-fourths believe that employed people today have more on-the-job stress than they did a generation ago. […]
Common Factory Accidents and Injuries
Annually, there are 313 million workplace accidents and there are more than 2.3 million deaths in workplaces across the globe. There are 160 workers every 15 seconds who are involved in work-related accidents. Factories are one of the most hazardous places. Apart from illnesses, many accidents occur in factories. They contain many dangerous elements, including […]
Injury Claims for Whiplash after an Accident
“Whiplash” is the common term for the injury and subsequent medical problem that is caused when the neck moves back-and-forth abruptly. This commonly occurs in car accidents. It is likely that you have seen whiplash portrayed in movies and television, usually with the plaintiff’s attorney fitting his client with a neck brace for a fake […]
What happens in a Personal Injury Trial?
In a personal injury trial, the evidence is examined by a judge or jury to decide whether the defendant should be held legally responsible for the plaintiff’s allegations of injuries and harm. The plaintiff gets the opportunity to argue their case in a trial with the hope that a judgment against the defendant will be […]
Breaking Down NY Scaffolding Accidents
We know that ladder and scaffold accidents are a major cause of injury at construction sites around the country. We also know that New York has one of the strictest scaffold laws on the books. But how does this really affect safety on the job? The Construction Industry Partnership (CIP) has published a paper called […]