Victim of medical malpractice awarded $22 million
People in New York City and elsewhere expect that their physician’s will provide them with appropriate treatment. But what if your doctor ordered a procedure that later left you paralyzed? That’s what happened to one woman.
Young woman dies in tragic accident in northern New York
Car accidents are a common occurrence in New York as they are elsewhere. However, that does not make them any less frightening or devastating. One woman is dead after a tragic car accident in northern New York. According to authorities, two cars traveling eastbound were attempting to pass two other vehicles. One of the eastbound […]
Couple awarded $2.9 million for hospital’s failure to diagnose
People in New York City and beyond rely on their doctors to give them a proper diagnosis. The same goes for their unborn children. Recently, one family was awarded $2.9 million from a hospital after they failed to diagnose a couple’s baby with a life-changing condition.
Family awarded $4.4 million after football player suffered serious brain injury
Whether in New York City or elsewhere, the consequences of suffering a major brain injury can be catastrophic. A person’s mood and personality may be affected. They may have difficulty performing basic tasks. There are times when people even die as a result of a traumatic brain injury. One family in particular knows just how […]
Dirty surgical tools a big problem in hospital operating rooms
People in New York City and beyond would often assume that an operating room is one of the most sanitary places. However, new evidence shows that dirty surgical tools are a major problem in hospitals all over the country.
Elevator mechanics fired after fatal accident
Late last year, a New York City advertising executive was tragically killed in an elevator accident on her way to work. We have been following along as officials investigated the accident and it now appears that a disabled safety switch was the ultimate cause. The accident happened on Dec. 14. The woman stepped into an […]
Brooklyn hospital accused of negligence in more than 100 lawsuits
Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn is facing more than 100 medical malpractice lawsuits. Among the 100 lawsuits, about 12 patients are believed to have died due to the hospital’s negligence.
Injured woman awarded $1 million after slip and fall accident
When someone is injured as a result of a property owner’s negligence, they should be entitled to compensation. One celebrity will be paying up after a woman fell in her driveway causing her to endure multiple surgeries. Many New Yorkers are familiar with Paula Abdul. People may be familiar with her from her time on […]
Could alcohol problems increase the likelihood of surgical errors?
When people in New York and elsewhere go to the hospital for surgery, they often worry about a number of things. Will the surgery go well? Will my doctor find additional problems? People usually don’t worry about whether or not their physician has an alcohol problem, but that may a concern that patients should add to the list.
Drunk driving accident left man with traumatic brain injury
After being married for 27 years, one woman lost the man she once knew when a drunk driver struck her 47-year-old husband. The man survived the accident, but suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. He was in a coma for three weeks and in the hospital for two months. In addition to problems with speech, […]