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Should bowling alley owners be responsible for slip-and-falls?

Those who slip and fall on someone else’s property in New York have the right to sue. This is due to the fact that property owners have a legal responsibility to maintain a safe environment for everyone. When this duty has not been met, and a person is injured due to a slip and fall, […]

More needs to be done to prevent diagnostic errors

A 2012 study found that 40,500 people die every year in the U.S. due to diagnostic errors in intensive care units. This study, among others focusing on misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, point to a bigger issue in the medical field, one that is putting New York City patients in danger.

Bicyclists and pedestrians: Commute in harmony to avoid injuries

In New York City there has been a long-standing grudge between bicyclists and pedestrians and just how the two should interact with each other in order to avoid unnecessary accidents and injuries. And now, with the bike-share program Citi Bike set to launch this Memorial Day in New York City, with even more bikes on […]

Would BRCA testing result in earlier breast cancer detection?

New York City women will agree that the earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the better. Early diagnosis means treatment can start right away, which in the long run can mean less invasive surgeries and less aggressive forms of chemotherapy than if a diagnosis is delayed.

New York parents beware: School bus accidents can and do happen

In what was supposed to be a fun and enjoyable day at the zoo, quickly turned into a frightening experience for a group of special needs children who were on a school bus that rolled over. The bus was one its way back from a field trip at the time of the accident. According to […]

Survey: Many women need more information before delivery

Having a baby is supposed to be one of the happiest days in a mother’s life. Yet, a recent survey found that many women are undergoing medical procedures and allow interventions with their delivery without being properly informed of the possible risks and possible complications.

Deadly punch sheds light on brain injuries

Recently, a referee was killed after he was punched in the face by a soccer player. His death turned into a conversation starter highlighting just how dangerous hits to the head can be and the devastating nature of brain injuries. In this case, the referee was punched once in the face at close range by […]