Through the U.S. Department of Labor and New York State Department of Labor, the New York Division of Safety and Health’s (NY DOSH) on-site consultation
There are many risks associated with orthopedic surgeries. A recent study has noted that nearly 50 percent of malpractice lawsuits filed by orthopedic patients were based on allegations of improper surgical performance, while 16 percent were due to allegations that the patient was improperly cared for during or after the surgery. Orthopedists in New York and throughout the country may benefit from some findings on how those risks could be reduced.
Some people tend to think of complex legal processes in the simplest terms. For instance, take a workplace injury. A lot of those who may
New York Labor Law 240 provides various protections for construction workers and others doing tough physical work within the state. One element of this legislation
A widow filed a medical malpractice suit against two hospitals in Buffalo after one emergency room doctor pronounced her husband dead when he was still alive. She says that her husband might still be alive had the medical team paid attention to her.
