As temperatures drop and precipitation accumulates, the roads and sidewalks in New York can become difficult to travel on. The interiors of businesses can also become more dangerous than usual. The colder seasons in New York present a time when the average person has...
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Monitoring during labor is critical for the baby’s health
A woman who is in labor will sometimes have a say in what types of interventions she has to deal with. In some cases, fetal monitoring is one of the factors that must be determined. Some women can choose to have intermittent monitoring, while others will need...
Understaffing: Putting patients at risk
Understaffing is a serious problem in hospitals and could put patients’ lives at risk. Understaffing, when it leads to errors, injuries and deaths, can also be considered a type of medical malpractice. There are many safety implications of understaffing. According to...
Wrongful death protections following a fatal workplace accident
Following a fatal accident, families may wonder what they can do about their unexpected damages they have suffered. Whether their loved one was injured and killed in a work-related accident or because of an occupational illness or some other type of accident, it is...
New York accidents are often caused by distracted drivers
Despite the many warnings from experts and law enforcement, people continue to drive while distracted. In fact, according to the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, distracted driving is the top contributing factor for motor vehicle accidents in New York. Any time a...
When there’s a dangerous situation at work
Waking up and going to work is a fact of life for just about everyone in the United States. We are assured that our workplaces should be safe by federal and state law, but unfortunately, some workplaces fail to live up to these obligations. Accidents can happen and...
Wrong-site surgery is still happening: Why?
Introduction Surgeons are required to deal with pairs: some patients have two hands or two legs with only one limb requiring treatment; a surgeon must transplant an organ into a second patient, yet the wrong patient gets the transplant. When a surgeon amputates the...
Law enforcement involved in fatal New York pedestrian accident
Automobile accidents could happen to anyone in New York and elsewhere. Whether one is a motorist, cyclist or pedestrian, there always remains the risk of an accident occurring. As such, no one is immune from causing or being involved in a car accident. Even when law...
What is the liability of doctors for medical misdiagnosis?
Medical misdiagnosis can have dire consequences for victims which is why medical care providers who fail to correctly diagnose a disease or illness may be liable for the harm suffered by victims. Medical malpractice can include several types of medical negligence and...
Construction workers seriously hurt after Brooklyn wall collapse
Construction is a daily part of life in New York City. This is beneficial in many ways as it improves the landscape and provides jobs. Even with that, there are inherent risks for the workers. Using heavy tools, working at substantial heights and large equipment are...