What is Gross Negligence? It is a conscious and voluntary disregard of the need to use reasonable care, which is likely to cause foreseeable injury or harm. Doctors, nurses and other health care professionals risk deadly exposure to COVID-19 every day as they work the frontlines to treat infected patients. A protection from medical…
DetailsAmong the most common types of motor vehicle accidents in New York is the Rear End Collision and they account for nearly 30% of all motor vehicle accidents according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administrations. Rear-end collision accidents happen when one motor vehicle strikes another from behind. In New York, traffic and congestion result…
DetailsWhen we sign an informed consent for a surgery, we expect the surgeon or doctor to be well-trained, skilled, and super careful when performing the procedure. Unfortunately, that is not always the case and even the most competent and qualified doctor can make a negligent medical mistake. When negligent medical errors lead to punctured organs,…
DetailsCervical insufficiency and short cervix can cause problems during pregnancy, including premature birth and miscarriage. Treatment can help you have a healthy pregnancy and stay pregnant longer. A provider may recommend a Cervical Cerclage, which is a stitch put into the cervix to keep it closed and can be done as early as 13-14 weeks…
DetailsFetal lacerations are birth injuries that occur during a caesarian-section (C-section) delivery, usually as a result of improper procedures performed by medical personnel during childbirth. They occur when the instruments used in a C-section cut the infant’s skin. Fetal lacerations have also been linked to a variety of other serious conditions such as paralysis of a…
DetailsSlipping and falling on stairs is one of the most common forms of personal injury accidents. Common dangers include slippery stairs due to a spill or the surface itself. For outdoor stairs, ice, rainwater, and snow may collect on stairs. These normal weather conditions are to be expected, however, they should be properly cleared and…
DetailsTrip and fall accidents can result in serious injuries and long-term consequences. Fixed objects, uneven surfaces like broken sidewalks, or objects impeding a pathway can initiate a stumble which can often result in a fall. Some of the most common types of injuries resulting from a Trip and Fall are hip, wrist, and ankle fractures and…
DetailsAny surgery has certain risks associated with it. It is the job of the medical care providers to minimize those risks so as to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Sometimes when a person experiences a serious complication, or even dies after surgery, the family may be…
DetailsNew York City pedestrian accidents occurred at an alarming rate this year. Just during the first trimester of 2019 alone, 51 pedestrians, 13 cyclists 11 passengers and 28 motorists died in auto accidents. A driver’s negligence can seriously injure pedestrians, some of the most common reasons being: Distracted driving(like cellphone use or eating) Disobeying traffic signals…
DetailsWhen a baby is born with CMV (cytomegalovirus), they can develop health problems at birth or later during infancy or childhood. The virus can be passed along during pregnancy from mother to child. These health problems can be numerous and can include hearing loss, vision loss, developmental delays, seizures, microcephaly. Early diagnosis and treatment may…
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