Anesthesia Errors during Surgery and Anesthesia Malpractice You should be Aware Of
When a person undergoes a surgical procedure, no matter how simple or complex, there is always a chance of risk. The risk stems not just from the medical procedure, but also from the process of administering anesthesia and patient care.
New York State Laws for Wrongful Death Due to Medical Malpractice
In New York State, a wrongful death case can be pursued by the deceased person’s family member in a manner, which the deceased person could have pursued in court had that person been alive.
When not to file a Medical Malpractice Case in New York
Between 1999 and 2008, a high proportion of medical malpractice claims were filed in New York State. Court Statistics.org reports that in 2008 medical malpractice cases resulted in 7.4% of all tort cases, and 1.1% of all civil lawsuits filed in the state. As medical malpractice laws differ from state to state, it is important to understand the New York State laws pertaining to medical malpractice before filing a lawsuit.
C-Section Injuries and What You need to Know about Them
Any parent would be devastated to know that their baby has suffered injury or has a medical complication because of c-section mistakes. Healthcare professionals and doctors in the delivery room have a fantastic responsibility of safe and sound delivery of an infant.
Basic Requirements for a Medical Malpractice Claim
In 2012, the total medical malpractice payout throughout the US was 12,142, amounting to one claim every 43 minutes. New York ranked number one in the top five states for medical malpractice payouts with an astounding $763,088,250. The medical negligence problem in New York is alarming and is one of the states in the nation where medical malpractice filings remained nearly level.
When does Medical Malpractice Turn into a Criminal Case?
In normal medical malpractice cases, the “guilt” of a medical practitioner is defended in court by an obvious argument that someone else in the same situation might also have done it. Thus most medical errors wind up in civil courts in the form of malpractice charges.
Deadly Traffic Crash Leads to Call for Change in Laws
The death of a 30-year-old Brooklyn woman prompted a vigil in her memory and a rally arguing for stricter traffic laws to force drivers to exercise more caution. The death occurred when the young woman was out shopping for Christmas on December 6. A 39-year-old driver swerved as he drove on Fulton Street at around […]
Medication errors can be particularly dangerous
Doctors in New York and around the country often have extremely poor handwriting, but pharmacists generally do a good job of deciphering what they have written and most prescriptions are filled correctly. However, when prescriptions are not filled properly, the consequences can be fatal.
OSHA Details 6 Top Hazards for Construction Workers
In order to really understand the need for workplace safety in construction, you have to understand some of the biggest hazards and risks that workers deal with on a regular basis. Personal injury lawyers typically understand these types of risks, but for others, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has listed the types of […]
Patients fare better when more nurses are on duty
Hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities in New York and around the country are finding it increasingly difficult to hire registered nurses. The shortage of qualified nurses is a nationwide problem, and it is expected to become worse in the coming years as the baby boom generation continues to retire in ever greater numbers. Projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that more than 500,000 new registered nurses will be needed in the United States by 2022.
