New York City pedestrian accidents can lead to lawsuits
In one weekend alone there were four separate pedestrian accidents in New York City. The four accidents resulted in two deaths and three people injured. The accidents also point to a larger issue of pedestrians and motorists not watching where they are going in the city. A recent CBS New York article reported on all […]
Settlement for student who claimed misdiagnosis led to amputation
Being misdiagnosed is probably more common than many New York City residents even realize. In fact, according to the National Patient Safety Foundation, 42 percent of patients believe they have been either misdiagnosed or received a delayed diagnosis.
Bus driver accused of using phone before tragic accident
A recent tragic accident, just miles from Manhattan, should serve as a reminder on the dangers of distracted driving. At this point, the bus driver is accused of either talking or texting on his cellphone when he hit a light pole that came crashing down on a city of West New York sidewalk. According to […]
Lawsuit: Untimely diagnosis turns appendicitis into brain damage
A father of a 6-year-old girl who almost died due to an alleged medical error said no parent should have to go through what his family did. His statement comes after the family filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against not only the hospital and a pediatrics association, but also three doctors.
Wrong-way driver on Tappan Zee Bridge causes fatal accident
A head-on collision caused by a wrong way driver on the Tappan Zee Bridge killed one passenger and injured four others. This recent accident was just one of several involving a wrong way driver on this bridge. The accident happened a little before 9 p.m. on Tuesday. At the time, the bridge — which takes […]
Study: Missed diagnoses No. 1 cause of medical malpractice claims
Depending on the condition, a missed diagnosis can lead to serious complications or even death. Knowing this, it is particularly frightening to learn that the most common cause of medical malpractice claims is due to missed diagnoses.
Two hurt when elevator suddenly dropped
When someone is injured in an elevator accident, this can result in a lawsuit. Recently, a mayor recognized the fact that the city may end up getting sued after two men were hurt in an elevator accident. The two men — one a city employee and the other completing community service mandated by the court […]
Is bed rest really the best for high risk pregnancies?
Women with high risk pregnancies may think bed rest is going to be a given. Not wanting to cause any more harm, their doctor is simply going to order them off of their feet. This means no working and an activity restriction. The idea is the mom-to-be needs to be staying in bed and getting plenty of rest.
CDC report: Sports-related traumatic brain injuries on the rise
Due to the increase of sports-related brain injuries among those age 19 and younger, health officials are now pushing for more to be done to prevent these types of injuries from happening in the first place. Overall, the number of deaths due to brain trauma has decreased. However, the number of underage athletes being seen […]
Doctor’s leg amputated after surgical error
Recently, a doctor who lost his leg due to a medical error spoke out about what happened to him, hoping his experience can end up making a difference and lead to a decrease in medical errors.