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Reducing surgeon error through education

When people in New York seek medical attention, they are relying on the expertise of their physician to evaluate, diagnose and treat their illnesses properly. Unfortunately, when a doctor makes mistakes, the effects can be devastating. This may be particularly true for surgeons, who often treat patients who are at their most vulnerable. A careless surgeon can easily commit a fatal surgical error or cause serious injury and organ damage.

5 Types of Scaffolds in NY Labor Law

In New York labor Law, scaffolding is a very prominent part of the combined statutes that protect workers. Scaffolding has a central relevance for a reason, and that’s because in a city with extremely tall buildings, the idea of workers having to travel to great heights involves its own risks and liabilities. There’s some controversy […]

New York Labor Law on “Construction, Demolition and Excavation” Activities

For a number of work activities including excavation, demolition and certain kinds of construction activities, New York labor law provides a range of safeguards that have to be applied to such types of work. Let’s take a closer look at how New York lawmakers have provided for worker safety. Pedestrian Areas One part of the […]

Misdiagnosis occuring too frequently

New York residents may have some concern about the the alarming rate of medical misdiagnoses that have been occurring around the country. A recent report identified diagnostic errors as a blind spot in U.S. medicine that has been life-altering for a countless number of people. Researchers claim that, on average, everyone experiences at least a delayed or incorrect diagnosis during their lifetime. According to the Institute of Medicine, improvement is absolutely necessary, since diagnostic errors have gone unnoticed for far too long.

OSHA Rules on Using Powered Trucks or Forklifts

One critical consideration in the workplace is the use of motorized vehicles to move products or conduct any other types of core operations. These vehicles often require specific training for the employees who operate them. They have the ability to cause a variety of serious accidents that can lead to major injuries or even death, […]

How to make someone Pay for Your Neck Injury

Neck Injury can be Serious Muscles, joints, jaw, ligaments, nerves or bones of your neck can be affected when your neck is injured. A victim of neck injury can suffer soft tissue damage or even grievous nerve or spinal injuries. The cervical spine, the vertebral discs in the cervical region, the ligaments & muscles in […]

Legal Support for Burn Injuries

Skin protects us The skin is largest organ of our body. It protects us from invasion of viruses and bacteria besides regulating our body temperature. The protective skin layer suffers damages when it is exposed to fire and toxic chemicals. Skin cells die when exposed to burns and the skin surface is impacted in many […]

Legal Opinions for Bone Fracture and Personal Injuries

Bone fractures can jeopardize normal life Bones could break in accidents. It could be an auto accident or a slip & fall accident. And it requires the expertise of an orthopedic surgeon to repair and fix the broken bone in a surgery. Fractures and subsequent medical care may derail the normal life of the victim […]

Legal Remedies for Eye Injuries and Accidents

Eye injuries and accidents Eyes help us in every walk of life and eye injuries can alter the course of our life. It is estimated that around a million people suffer eye injuries each year in the US. Accidents contribute to most vision losses in the US. Our New York City attorneys for eye injuries […]