Scaffold accidents are one of the most common reasons for serious and fatal injury among construction workers in New York City. There are special rules
Birth injuries occur in hospitals in New York and around the country far too often. In late September, a jury awarded $3 million on behalf of a boy who was injured during delivery. The incident occurred almost a decade ago.
The portion of the elderly population in New York that lives in long-term care facilities depends on caregivers to make effective medical decisions. A patient advocacy organization in a neighboring state has raised the alarm about the inappropriate use of antibiotics in nursing homes and the threat of antibiotic-resistant organisms.
When New York patients have cancer that has not yet been diagnosed, it can spread to other parts of the body including in or near the eye. However, these malignant tumors may not be diagnosed unless they affect the vision, become visible to the patient or cause the eye to be pushed forward.
After you experience a car accident, whether you’re a driver, bicyclist or pedestrian, it is wise to call the police. This helps you in a number of ways. First a police officer who responds to the scene will create an official police report about the accident, which is often very helpful when pursuing a personal injury claim.
