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Five Mistakes You should not make When Bitten by a Dog

A dog bite injury can be a truly traumatic experience indeed. However, if you have been bitten by a dog, you don’t want to commit the same mistakes that are commonly seen in most dog claims. In 2015, 34 dog attacks that turned fatal were reported in the US. Of these, 20 were adults while […]

Tips to Prevent Whiplash Injuries

According to Consumer Reports, a rear-end crash occurs approximately every 17 seconds in the US. Most drivers will be able to recall several instances when a hard break was prudent to avoid a crash. A rear end crash not only translates to vehicular damage, but also results in driver injuries. Most rear end accidents and […]

A Comprehensive Guide to Help Prevent Medical Errors

One in every seven Medicare patients in hospitals succumbs to a medical error. In 1999, it was reported that 98,000 patients in hospitals across the US were dying from a medical error! Today, decades later, in times where we have access to world class medical technology and expertise, the number of deaths each year from preventable errors in hospitals has sky-rocketed to a whopping 440,000!

Cancers with few symptoms can be difficult to diagnose

New York City residents may have access to some of the best medical professionals in the world, but even the best doctors can sometimes make mistakes. Some serious diseases, including some specific types of cancer, can be difficult to diagnose because they have few or no symptoms in the early stages when they are the most treatable.

Preventable hospital mistakes

When ill people go to a New York hospital, they probably do so with the expectation that the treatment will help improve their conditions. In some cases, however, mistakes are made that lead to serious harm.

Mother sues obstetrician after damage in childbirth

A New York mother was awarded $50 million after she sued her obstetrician for injuries she suffered during a 2009 childbirth. In addition to suffering tissue lacerations, the woman was given an unnecessary episiotomy that did not heal correctly. The woman’s digestive system was also damaged. There should not have been any complications with her second childbirth.

Amusement Park Accidents and Personal Injury Claims

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, between 2003 and 2013, an estimated 113,272 inflatable amusement-related injuries were treated by emergency departments. More than 90% of the estimated injuries were related to moon bounces. During this same period, 12 deaths involving inflatable amusements were reported to the CPSC. In 2003, it was reported that […]

Blindness or Loss of Vision and Medical Malpractice Claims

According to the American Medical Association, medical malpractice lawsuits have been filed against 42% of physicians in the United States at some point in their careers. 20% were sued two times during their professional lives. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), over 24.4 million people aged 40 years and older in the US are affected by cataracts and over 2.7 million are affected by glaucoma. Needless to say, countless eye surgery is performed every year.

Medical Malpractice Claims against Psychiatrists

According to the American Medical Association, more than 60% of doctors aged 55 and over in the United States have been sued at least once. Failure to diagnose was the leading cause of malpractice allegation in 2012. 10% to 20% of cases involved incorrect, delayed, or missed diagnosis.

Chiropractic Care and Medical Malpractice

According to the American Chiropractic Association, close to 20 million people visit a chiropractor’s office to get relief from various aches and pains and conditions each year. According to the Global Burden of Disease 2010, low back pain is the main cause of disability across the world. People in the United States spend at least $50 billion each year on back pain and 50% of all working in the US report that they have symptoms of back pain every year.