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Raising awareness about maternal mortality
The American Journal of Health calls maternal mortality in the U.S. a public health emergency. American women are more likely to die during childbirth or from pregnancy-related complications than women in any other developed country. According to the Centers for...
Signs a child may have cerebral palsy
Parents hope they don’t face any issues when giving birth to their child. Unfortunately, even the most experienced medical professionals can make mistakes. One of the most common life-long defects a child can obtain from birth is cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a...
Things to know about misdiagnosis claims
You trust your physician to provide expert service. Unfortunately, when a physician does not live up to that standard, it can have lasting negative effects. A misdiagnosis claim may provide some recompense for the incident. If you are considering such a claim,...
Nearly one-third of U.S. pregnancies now result in C-sections
Pregnancy is as old as humanity itself, and no medical procedure has been more central to our continued existence than childbirth. Accordingly, it should come as no surprise that rumors of Cesarean sections date back hundreds of years. But while we can question the...
Jury awards $55.9 million to woman in medical malpractice claim
Many New Yorkers are afraid of undergoing a medical operation, partially because they are scared to give control of their body to various medical professionals, many of whom they've never met before. Of course, the majority of the time these doctors and nurses are...
Best apps to help bicyclists stay safe
As a cyclist in today's world, there are so many mobile apps that can benefit you. Your mobile device can help you track your rides, monitor your training and send safety alerts after an accident. All you need are the right apps. There are numerous apps available,...
Can marijuana use lead to a motor vehicle accident?
Marijuana is becoming much more acceptable in our society. Although it is still illegal under federal law, many states have taken steps to decriminalize or even legalize the drug. Regardless of one's position on this matter, one fact is true: marijuana use can affect...
Strong legal arguments must support medical malpractice claims
Medical malpractice is a tragic and an all too often occurrence throughout our country, including here in New York. Each year, thousands of people suffer harm at the hands of errant medical professionals, which can leave them with a worsened medical condition, the...
Failure to diagnose preeclampsia
Normal pregnancies come with aches, pains, discomfort, nausea and fatigue. But these can also be symptoms of preeclampsia. Preeclampsia refers to high blood pressure in pregnant women. If doctors fail to diagnose and treat this condition, it can lead to...
Construction accidents and Public Law 240
New York has its fair share of construction workers. On nearly an everyday basis, these men and women work hard to improve our cities and state. Sadly, many of these workers end up injured in workplace accidents. These injuries can sometimes be quite severe, leaving...
