Patients fare better when more nurses are on duty
Hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities in New York and around the country are finding it increasingly difficult to hire registered nurses. The shortage of qualified nurses is a nationwide problem, and it is expected to become worse in the coming years as the baby boom generation continues to retire in ever greater numbers. Projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that more than 500,000 new registered nurses will be needed in the United States by 2022.
Concerns About Pedestrian and Bike Accidents
Mayor Bill de Blasio created a “Vision Zero” plan aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities. Among the new regulations passed by Mayor de Blasio, a new misdemeanor charge was created called “failure to exercise ‘due care.’” Administrative Code Section 19-190 laid out the definition of a failure to exercise due care, as well as the potential […]
Communication errors can result in medical malpractice claims
New York patients may find it interesting that poor communications between patients and hospital staff contributed to about 7,000 of 23,000 medical malpractice claims that were filed between 2009 and 2013. Of these claims, more than 1,700 involved the death of a patient. The numbers indicate that miscommunication is a major problem that needs to be addressed by hospitals and staff.
Where Are the “Wellness Programs” for Construction Workers?
These days, a lot of companies, especially those in white-collar or information-based job fields, are developing a variety of comprehensive health and wellness programs for their employees. There are legitimate reasons to do this. Wellness programs can decrease health benefit payouts, and contribute to better productivity. But in the “other” world (the world of construction), […]
Why seek Help from a Personal Injury Lawyer after a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accidents are some of the most dangerous and tragic ones to ever happen. Because of the nature of motorcycles, the rider gets very little protection unlike in a car, bus, or truck. It is not uncommon that people end up with serious spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, or even lose their lives in a […]
Mistakes to Avoid When Reporting a Workplace Accident Related Injury
According to a report by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2014, a total of 78 work fatalities occurred in New York City. Results from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) program show that in 2014, a preliminary total of 4,679 fatal work injuries was recorded in the United States. According to OSHA, […]
Pitfalls to Avoid when Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
In the United States, personal injury lawsuits make up a large percentage of civil litigations. The torts claims acts cover these claims. The most common personal injury cases include traffic accidents, medical malpractice, construction accidents, defective products, and dog bites. According to the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 2005, there were […]
Can Injured Passengers in a Car Accident Sue?
In 2013, there were 30,057 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States in which the number of deaths was 32,719. The cost of road crashed throughout the nation is $230.6 billion per year, which is an average of $820 per person. According to reports, for traffic fatalities in the first nine months of 2015, […]
Construction Accidents Rose in 2015
There has been a substantial increase in the number of construction-related accidents and injuries in New York. As the construction industry has improved, increased development has helped to drive the rise in accident rates. More construction, however, should not mean more injuries or more fatalities if proper safety precautions are followed. The commissioner of the […]
The Pitfalls of Malpractice and Licensing for Therapists
Between 1990 and 2004, there were 916 medical malpractice reports involving clinical psychologists made to the National Practitioner Databank in the United States. Many attorneys who defend psychotherapists before licensing boards and in civil suits are often asked a question – what are the common areas where therapists are most vulnerable? It is important to identify these common pitfalls so that they can be avoided.