Facts About Medical Malpractice
Is medical malpractice a real problem? Yes. The most recent study addressing preventable harm caused by medical negligence reveals that more than 400,000 people a year are harmed and 210,000 people a...
View ArticleConstruction Accident Injuries
At some workplaces, the biggest risk of an average day at work is losing a client or damaging a piece of office equipment. But when the workplace is a construction site, the risks are much more...
View ArticleIs Scaffolding Manufacturer to Blame for Worker’s Fall Outside Midtown Hotel?
Earlier this month, a man working outside the New York Dream Hotel in Manhattan suffered a fatal fall from the scaffolding on which he was working. According to news reports of the accident, the man...
View ArticleBetrayal of Trust
Most of us go about our lives placing our trust in others. We trust that our police will uphold the law and protect us. We trust that our doctors will put patient safety first. We trust that our work...
View ArticleOfficers Identified Buffalo Police Officers Involved in Police Brutality...
According to news sources, three Buffalo police officers have been identified in an investigation into police brutality that came to light after a YouTube video emerged showing uniformed police...
View ArticleAre Landlords Liable for Injuries Caused by Their Tenants’ Dogs?
Many landlords have concerns about their own liability for injuries that are caused by a tenant’s dog. Some landlords refuse to allow dogs on their property at all because of fear of liability. In most...
View ArticleHow Long Do You Have to File a Claim in New York?
The civil law is focused on resolving disputes between private individuals, businesses, or the government. The goal of the system is to help those harmed by the misconduct of others while providing...
View ArticleBirth Defects: Medical Malpractice During The Delivery of a Baby
Birth defects are more common than most think. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in every 33 babies is born with a birthdefect. Hospitalization for...
View ArticleFatal Brooklyn Auto Accident: Two Dead, Car Split in Half
Excessive speeding was attributed to a recent fatal car crash in Brooklyn, in which a Nissan Maxima split in two after slamming into a utility pole when it came in contact with oncoming traffic. The...
View ArticleCancer Misdiagnosis: An Overview
The rate of cancer misdiagnosis is almost 30%, according to the BMJ Quality & Safety Journal, a patient-focused editorial concentrating on quality and safety in healthcare. With cancer rating in...
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