New York woman believes hospital and doctor were negligent in botched C-section
A 43-year-old woman received an undisclosed settlement from a New York hospital three or four months ago. However, a jury recently ruled that a doctor was not negligent when the woman’s abdomen caught on fire during a cesarean section two years ago.
Family files lawsuit after young boy is wrongly declared dead
Imagine being told that your young son is dead and then learning hours later that he is still alive. That is what happened to one family, and they are now attempting to hold a hospital responsible for their negligence.
Could high doses of fish oil be the answer for treating traumatic brain injuries?
People and families in New York City who have seen the effects of a traumatic brain injury know how devastating that type of injury can be. A traumatic brain injury can cause seizures, coma and even death. People who suffer a serious brain injury often must endure a long, painful recovery. One man and his […]
Pedestrian killed in Queens bus accident
As last week’s post pointed out, a bus accident can leave people with serious injuries that may require surgery and hospitalization. However, even more devastating injuries can result when a pedestrian is involved in a bus accident. Around 8 p.m. on Oct. 13, a 54-year-old woman was struck and killed by a Nassau Inter-County Express […]
Doctors accused of negligence in baby’s wrongful death
The birth of a baby should be a joyful time. However, it turned into a nightmare for one couple who recently filed a lawsuit against two doctors and the medical group they work for.
23 people injured in tour bus accident
posted in Bus Accidents on Monday, October 8, 2012. A tour bus bound for New York City overturned recently, leaving 23 people with injuries. The bus accident happened around 7:40 a.m. along Interstate 80 in Wayne Township, New Jersey. Officials say the accident happened as the bus was nearing an exit ramp. Fifty-seven people were […]
Are paramedics to blame for pregnant woman’s death?
People are expected to pull to the side of the road when an emergency vehicle passes by. That’s because mere minutes can be the difference between life and death. If New York City residents have the misfortune of being in an ambulance, they expect that emergency responders will get them the care they need in a timely manner. Sadly, that does not always happen.
Traffic deaths increase during first half of the year
New numbers released by the federal government show an alarming trend. During the first half of this year, the number of traffic fatalities on U.S. roadways jumped 9 percent. Estimates show that more than 16,000 people have died so far this year. A spokesman for the American Automobile Association says the numbers are “disturbing,” especially […]
Nurse accidently disposed of kidney intended for transplant
A kidney transplant in another state went terribly wrong after a nurse mistakenly disposed of a viable kidney intended for transplant. A story like this raises questions about the procedures that are in place in hospitals all across the country and what is being done to prevent negligence in the operating room.
Nearby pedestrian killed in recent New York City crash
posted in Car Accidents on Monday, September 24, 2012. A car accident on New York City’s busy streets may not only leave drivers and their passengers with injuries. Because so many people are on foot, pedestrians may inadvertently be involved in a serious accident. An accident at Park Avenue and East 59th Street left a […]