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Types of Brain Injury

According to reports issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, it is estimated that 1.7 million people in the United States sustain traumatic brain injury every year.

How to Prevent Falls on Elevators

The holiday season is coming and it is that time of the year for shopping in crowded malls. When it comes to shopping and traveling, November and December are without a doubt the busiest months of the year. With so much excitement going around, people tend to forget about elevator and escalator safety while moving […]

Guarantee a Win: Utilize a High-Low Agreement in a Difficult Personal Injury Trial

I have used a high-low agreement many times during very difficult personal injury trials to protect my clients’ interests and guarantee they get money even in the event of a loss at trial. What is a High-Low Agreement? A high-low agreement is an agreement entered into by both parties regardless of the jury’s decision. With it, the plaintiff […]

Errors in diagnosis of cellulitis

Swelling and redness in a lower extremity that is accompanied by chills and a fever might indicate to a New York health care provider that a patient is dealing with a case of cellulitis. However, a Massachusetts study presents reason for caution in this area because of the prevalence of misdiagnosis related to the disease. Researchers evaluated the records of approximately 260 individuals and found that nearly one-third of them did not actually suffer from this serious condition.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), 85% of the large trucks involved in fatal traffic crashes in 2014 were heavy large trucks, i.e. trucks with a gross vehicle weight training (GVWR) of more than 26,000 lbs. 3,903 people in the United States were killed and 111,000 people were injured in crashes that […]

Lumps and other signs of breast cancer

Public awareness efforts to educate New York women about signs of breast cancer may focus on lump detection through personal breast checks each month. However, less common symptoms could be just as serious. In fact, some breast cancer cases lack any breast-related signs. Because of these possibilities, additional facets might be warranted in education efforts to ensure that possible breast cancer cases are evaluated as quickly as possible.

A basic introduction to wrongful death

While some cases of medical malpractice may be relatively manageable, some cases result in the death of a patient. If an individual dies as a result of the misconduct or negligence of a medical practitioner, their surviving relatives may have grounds to sue for wrongful death.