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Brain Injury Awareness Month: medical malpractice can cause TBI

The Brain Injury Association of America, known as BIAA, has declared March 2013 to be Brain Injury Awareness Month. According to BIAA, 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries occur annually. Because of the complex interconnectedness of the different regions of the brain, even a mild brain injury like a concussion can wreak havoc on a person’s […]

Cerebral palsy and birth injuries: What victims need to know

Cerebral palsy is a disorder that can result from damage to the brain during the birthing process. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a branch of the National Institute of Health (NIH), defines cerebral palsy as a group of neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood and permanently affect body movement […]

FAQ – Personal Injury

We have listed below the most frequently asked questions regarding personal injury cases. Can’t find what you are looking for? Then just give us a call at 212-344-1000. Q. What Should I Do After An Accident? A. After an accident, if possible take some cell phone photographs or videos to document the scene. Report the accident, typically […]

New York Anesthesia Allergic Reactions Malpractice Lawyers

Allergic Reactions From Anesthesia Attorneys New York City Local anesthesia is used to numb a section of the body during medical procedures. Local anesthesia is frequently used in Caesarean sections, ophthalmological, podiatric and oral surgery. In certain cases, local anesthetics are combined with general anesthesia to achieve the desired impact on the patient. Although rare, […]

New York Medical Malpractice Epidural Injury Attorneys

When administered properly, epidural injections can be a very effective means of managing pain and allowing patients to heal. However, due to the proximity of the spinal cord, mistakes made by anesthesiologists in administering an epidural can be extremely dangerous. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious or life-threatening epidural injury, the […]

New York Spinal Anesthesia Error Malpractice Lawyers

Anesthesiologist Negligence Lawyers NYC

Spinal anesthesia (sometimes called an epidural) is recognized as an alternative to general anesthesia in certain types of surgeries. Epidurals are frequently given to women while enduring labor, although epidurals are used in many other procedures as well. Spinal anesthesia, like any type of anesthesia has the potential for complications. Anesthesiologists and other professionals must take proper steps to minimize the risk and address potential hazards. Errors in spinal anesthesia can create life-changing injuries and even death. Some of the injuries include:

Agency’s decision makes it more difficult to find the best hospital

A federal agency has made it more difficult for the public to access the rate of “never events” in hospitals nationwide. When you have a serious medical condition, you understandably want the best care available. Like most others in your position, you rely on Internet research to find the best hospital with the lowest number […]

An easy way to prevent dangerous newborn mixups

When hospital patients receive medication, monitoring or other treatment meant for someone else, the results can be harmful or even fatal for either patient – the one who received the treatment in error as well as the one who did not get the treatment that he or she needed. Newborns can be particularly at risk […]

Are Patients Really Providing Consent that is Informed?

In many circumstances, before doctors and other medical professionals can provide patients with a course of treatment or other procedure, it is necessary (even required) to obtain the informed consent of the patients. One common way for medical professionals to obtain and document that the patient’s consent has been given for the procedure is by […]

Bed rails meant to keep patients safe may cause more harm than good

Parents of infants have long been concerned with their children rolling in their sleep and falling out bed during the night. Consequently, bed rails were created and, later, bumpers took the place of rails, potentially to prevent the risk of infants becoming stuck in the rails. Then, it was determined that bumpers actually caused more […]