When New York residents and others elsewhere around the country seek medical services, they trust that the training and expertise of the physicians will result in a proper diagnosis of the problem being experienced. Yet, studies show that misdiagnoses are common in...
Year: 2018
Distracted drivers and car accidents
Too many New York residents have suffered injuries or lost loved ones in auto collisions with distracted drivers. In fact, this is a nationwide problem, affecting thousands upon thousands of people and families a year. Here are a few facts about distracted drivers and...
Increased construction accidents reveal serious safety concerns
In New York City, construction accidents are running at a high mark due to numerous factors. A drop in OSHA inspections, increased safety violations and the soaring volume of construction work in the city are all contributing factors, along with several others....
Standing up to police misconduct and brutality
We depend on our law enforcement officers to truly serve and protect our communities, even in communities that often feel at odds with the police. When an officer breaches his or her duties and violates the rights of a suspect, or submits a suspect to brutality, it is...
New York slip-and-fall accidents: Tennis pro seeking damages
Slipping, falling and suffering injuries can negatively affect one's life -- personally and professionally. Eugenie Bouchard, a tennis pro, found this out when she was hurt after slipping and falling in the locker room at the 2015 U.S. Open which was hosted at the...
Was Bill Paxton’s death the result of medical malpractice?
Bill Paxton had a very successful Hollywood career on both the big screen and television. His life came to an untimely end when he sought medical treatment for a heart condition. His family now believes that the surgeon who operated on him is guilty of medical...
New York car accidents: Drunk driver caused multi-vehicle crash
In the early morning hours of Saturday, Feb. 3, police and other rescue workers in New York were called to tend to a multi-vehicle crash. An impaired driver is believed responsible for the event that left one person dead and at least two others injured. When car...
A blow to the head can end your construction career
If you recently suffered a blow to the head on your construction job, it is critical to seek professional medical attention as soon as you can. Any time that a construction worker suffers a blow to the head, his or her employer may hold liability for the medical costs...
New law facilitates filing of some medical malpractice suits
New York legislators and Gov. Cuomo recently agreed on an acceptable version of a new law that will assist patients with cancer who do not learn that the doctors made a mistake until after the statute of limitations has expired. Many patients have in the past been...
Slip-and-fall accidents Q and A
Accidents happen on private or public property that can leave people with emotional, physical and financial wounds. Slip-and-fall accidents are particularly common in New York and elsewhere. This week, this column will address some common questions that victims of...