#MedicalMalpractice #BedSores #WinningMatters #WinWithUs How do you develop bedsores? Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers are injuries to skin that covers bony areas of the body, such as hips and tailbone, and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin. People most at risk of bedsores have medical conditions that limit their ability to change…
Details#MedicalMalpractice #BotchedCircumcision #WinningMatters #WinWithUs Circumcisions are procedures performed with the purpose of removing the foreskin for medical and religious purposes. When performed incorrectly, however, circumcisions can result in deformities, impaired penile function and emotional trauma which must be endured for the remainder of the victim’s life. Many of these circumcisions are performed by a medical…
Details#PersonalInjury #SlipandFall #WinningMatters #WinWithUs Hospitals and medical facilities need to adhere to strict sanitary and safety guidelines. When these guidelines are not followed or dangerous conditions are created, the result can mean serious injuries to patients and visitors. These injuries can include broken bones, shoulder and knee dislocations, sprains, neck and joint injuries, and more…
DetailsA common type of apartment building accident is a ceiling collapse, whether it starts from peeling and cracking or a water leak. This can lead to a portion of the ceiling collapsing and injuring someone. Even though the tenant may have complained to his super or building management, these types of problems are not always…
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…
DetailsFalling objects and debris can cause injuries at construction sites; examples of falling objects are materials such as bricks, mortar, a hoist, a hammer, equipment, a plank, a collapsing scaffold or construction debris. New York Labor Law Section 240 is the law that provides attorneys with a basis for taking legal action in cases that…
DetailsFalling from height on a construction site imposes absolute liability on the owner of the property. According to the Occupational Health Safety Administration (OSHA), falls are the leading cause of construction site accidents and many construction site falls are caused by a violation of OSHA regulations. Falling from roofs, scaffolding, and ladders can occur when…
DetailsChildren can be injured in trip and fall accidents due to the negligence of property owners or its agents. Trip and fall accidents occur when a person is injured by slipping or tripping and falling due to a dangerous condition. A dangerous condition may be poor lighting, uneven floors or surfaces, debris on floors, potholes,…
DetailsWhat 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…
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