In 2012, the total medical malpractice payout throughout the US was 12,142, amounting to one claim every 43 minutes. New York ranked number one in the top five states for medical malpractice payouts with an astounding $763,088,250. The medical negligence problem in New York is alarming and is one of the states in the nation where medical malpractice filings remained nearly level.
When a person undergoes a surgical procedure, no matter how simple or complex, there is always a chance of risk. The risk stems not just from the medical procedure, but also from the process of administering anesthesia and patient care.
The death of a 30-year-old Brooklyn woman prompted a vigil in her memory and a rally arguing for stricter traffic laws to force drivers to
Doctors in New York and around the country often have extremely poor handwriting, but pharmacists generally do a good job of deciphering what they have written and most prescriptions are filled correctly. However, when prescriptions are not filled properly, the consequences can be fatal.
In order to really understand the need for workplace safety in construction, you have to understand some of the biggest hazards and risks that workers
