Fetal 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…
DetailsA medical lien, which is a secured interest in a case can often be a big deal on auto accident cases and it is legally binding. If your health insurer paid to treat your injuries, they may have a lien on your personal injury settlement. And oftentimes settlements or trials take place long after medical…
DetailsMTA busses were involved in over 21,000 collisions in just the span of 3 years beginning in 2015, with an estimate average of over 2,500 injuries per day and at least 14 deaths according to the New York Post. Many people get hurt while passengers on the bus, whether it’s from a sudden stop or…
DetailsConstruction is a high hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities such as construction and repair of residential or commercial property, bridge erection, roadway paving, excavations, demolitions, large-scale painting jobs, etc. Construction workers can be exposed to many hazards, including falls, injuries from machinery, and being struck by heavy objects. Many of these…
DetailsMOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS Car accidents happen at an alarming rate and a percentage of these involve pedestrians. Over five thousand pedestrians are injured on New York City streets each year, some of which end up being fatalities. One of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents are a driver’s inattentiveness, whether they…
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