Tips to Remember Following a Motor Vehicle Accident
- posted: Jul. 30, 2018
- Car Accidents, Personal Injury
Tips to Remember Following a Motor Vehicle Accident If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident here are some tips to keep in mind: Make sure that all parties involved in Read More
Be Cautious When Using the Subway
- posted: Jul. 30, 2018
- Personal Injury, Bus and Subway Accident
Be Cautious When Using the Subway In New York City, subway accidents are extremely common as a result of being jerked around by the train or slipping while walking on the Read More
A Medical Error Resulting in Postoperative Blindness May Give Rise to a Medical Malpractice Claim
- posted: Jun. 26, 2018
- Medical Malpractice
If a clinician fails to periodically move a patient during surgery, the patient can experience devastating effects. In some instances, a patient may have postoperative blindness as a result of Read More
Be Aware of Those Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
- posted: Jun. 26, 2018
- Car Accidents, Personal Injury
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), each year there are over one million people arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the National Read More
Bicycle And Pedestrian Accidents Continue to Rise
- posted: Jun. 15, 2018
- Personal Injury, Bike Accidents
For many people, walking and cycling are healthy activities that allow a person to enjoy the outdoors. According to the Highway Safety Association (HSA), bicycle and pedestrian accidents are on Read More
Sidewalk Safety in New York
- posted: Jun. 15, 2018
- Personal Injury
It’s nearly impossible to avoid every hazard on New York City’s 12,750 miles of sidewalks. The City’s infrastructure allows for most people to walk wherever they need to go, but Read More
Pancreatic Cancer: A Silent Killer!
- posted: Jun. 15, 2018
- Medical Malpractice
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), seven percent of all cancer-related deaths are due to pancreatic cancer. The ACS estimates that approximately 44,330 people will die this year as Read More
Hematology Errors Can be a Killer
- posted: Jun. 15, 2018
- Medical Malpractice
In the United States, there are over 15,000 hematologists practicing medicine. A hematologist is a licensed physician that specializes in the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood disorders in Read More
Evidence in a Personal Injury Case May be Difficult to Obtain
- posted: Jun. 15, 2018
- Personal Injury
In a personal injury lawsuit, a plaintiff must prove liability and damages in order to recover the compensation the law provides. Here, a plaintiff must demonstrate that a defendant’s negligent Read More
Intubation Errors are Becoming More Common
- posted: Jun. 15, 2018
- Medical Malpractice
In certain situations, a person may be unable to breathe on his or her own, which requires a doctor to intubate a patient. Intubation is a procedure where a clinician Read More
Sleep Deprivation Can Cause a Fatal Crash
- posted: May 23, 2018
- Car Accidents
According to the American Council on Science and Health, sleep deprivation is a common cause of fatal automobile accidents. According to a recent study, sleep loss is a significant risk Read More
Car Seat Defects May Give Rise to a Claim
- posted: May 23, 2018
- Car Accidents
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), infants and toddlers should be placed in a rear-facing car seat when riding in an automobile. Studies have shown that rear-facing car Read More
Clinicians Make Mistakes While Inserting and Maintaining Feeding Tubes
- posted: Mar. 26, 2018
- Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
Clinicians Make Mistakes While Inserting and Maintaining Feeding Tubes Under certain circumstances, a person may be unable to eat food, which requires a clinician to insert a feeding tube into the Read More
Increasing Speed Limits: Getting There on Time vs. Getting There Safely
- posted: Mar. 26, 2018
- Personal Injury
Increasing Speed Limits: Getting There on Time vs. Getting There Safely In 1973, the federal government instituted the national maximum speed limit to be 55 miles per hour (mph), but the Read More
Get Immediate Medical Treatment Following a Crash
- posted: Mar. 21, 2018
- Personal Injury
Get Immediate Medical Treatment Following a Crash When an individual is involved in an accident, he or she may experience a rush of adrenaline causing their pain to be delayed for Read More
New York State Works to Update Insurance Laws to Account for Ridesharing Services
- posted: Mar. 20, 2018
- Car Accidents, Personal Injury
New York State Works to Update Insurance Laws to Account for Ridesharing Services Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have essentially taken over the “ride-hailing” industry, and lately, many people prefer Read More
