Delayed Diagnosis of Breast and other Cancers and Medical Malpractice
According to statistics, it was estimated that there would be 1,658,370 new cancer cases in the United States in 2015. That is the equivalent of 4,500 new cases per day. Additionally, roughly 60,290 cases of breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed the same year. 5% to 6% of all breast cancer in the nation is among women between the ages of 15 and 39 years. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and throughout the world.
Personal Injury Claims for School Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drivers in the US were involved in 340,039 fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes from 2004 to 2013. Of those, .4%, or 1,214, was classified as “school-transportation-related.” NHTSA reported that on average, approximately 134 people die each year as a result of school-vehicle-related accidents. Of those, about […]
How to Avoid a Bicycle Accident this Spring
According to statistics from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, about 2% of deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes are bicyclists. The CDC reports that in 2013, more than 900 bicyclists were killed in accidents in the US and an estimated 494,000 bicycle-related injuries led to emergency hospital visits. Statistics reveal that a large percentage […]
How to Prevent Whiplash Injuries
In the United States, there are about 120,000 incidences of whiplash every year. This means that 328 whiplash cases occur every day. Statistics in 1999 showed that over $8.5 billion is spent annually on whiplash costs and this number is probably much higher now. Make an injury claim for whiplash after an accident! The main […]
The Difference between a Personal Injury Claim and a Lawsuit
Car accidents are the most common cause of personal injury in the United States. They are also one of the main types of personal injury lawsuits. Every year, 4 to 5% of personal injury lawsuits go to trial. This means that about 95% of them are settled out of court. Another statistic shows that about […]
The Challenges You Face in Winning a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
According to a Journal of American Medical Association article, medical malpractice claims an estimated 225,000 lives each year. These incidents can be divided into several groups including:
Important Elements of Medical Malpractice in Nursing
According to the National Practitioner Data Bank, the total payout for medical malpractice in 2014 was $3,891,743,050. Statistics reveal that 33% of medical malpractice allegations involved misdiagnosis, while 28% pertained to surgery errors. 18% of payout money for medical practice was for treatment errors.
The Risks Associated With Falling Concrete and Other Debris
There is a building at 317 Madison Avenue located near East 42nd Street that is currently in the process of being demolished. Demolition is a challenging and dangerous job that must be done by consummate professionals with extensive experience. Workers who are present during the demolition process face significant risks from falling objects and debris. […]
Efforts in reducing medication errors
Prescription management can become quite complicated for a New York patient dealing with several medical conditions. However, a medication error can affect anyone, including someone taking just a single prescription. Although more medications require more careful monitoring for issues such as drug interactions, the manner in which a medication is labeled can also lead to confusion. The United States Food and Drug Administration is working on improving practices related to drug containers and labeling to head off some potential areas of error.
Artificial intelligence could predict heart failure
Researchers are using artificial intelligence to better predict heart failure. The process has the potential to identify at-risk patients in New York and across the country up to nine months earlier than doctors.
