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Waste collection poses more dangers than many realize
Garbage and recycling collection services are a crucial part of any municipality, yet the vehicles are often overlooked for the dangers they pose. Perhaps it’s because they mostly operate in the morning, often in the pre-dawn or early hours, that many people don’t...
Can you bring a negligence or malpractice claim for Covid-19?
New York City endured a firestorm of Covid-19 cases this past spring that took many people by surprise. This includes government leaders and medical staff of area hospitals. Only now are stories emerging about just how bad it really was. An inside report Early on,...
How many fatal car accidents happened in 2019?
The number of fatal car accidents differs from year to year. While the long-term picture shows a general decline in accidents – a testament to safety innovations – recent years have shown around 35,000 to 40,000 fatalities. That begs the question: how many people lost...
Medical malpractice and cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most common disabilities in children in New York and around the country. According to some experts, as many as 4 in 1,000 children have some degree of CP. Cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage. Sometimes, that's due to a lack of...
Sepsis: The secret killer inside many American hospitals
The leading cause of death in American hospitals may surprise you. It isn’t heart disease, cancer or anything similar. It’s sepsis, an overwhelming immunological response to infections, usually bacterial. Sepsis is behind as many as 35% of all hospital deaths in this...
The effects of misdiagnosis of medical conditions
80,000 people die per year in the U.S. due to the wrong diagnosis of their condition, and 34% of medical malpractice cases resulting in death or permanent disability are caused by misdiagnosis. A study carried out by the John Hopkins University found the most common...
How many deaths come from medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice can manifest itself in a variety of ways, and some may result in more serious consequences then others. A common instance of medical malpractice includes a doctor or surgeon leaving behind a foreign object from surgery. In the best case, the...
Statistics for 2019 show pedestrian accidents on the rise
Statistics for 2019 show pedestrian accidents on the rise New York City is a bustling city with a seemingly endless amount of traffic. Many people get around as pedestrians. While this is beneficial in numerous ways, including saving money, getting exercise and...
The signs and risks of traumatic brain injury
As many New Yorkers may know, there are many possible causes of traumatic brain injuries. No matter the cause, a serious case can cause long-lasting and debilitating medical complications or even death. Traumatic brain injuries range in severity from mild to moderate...
Cycling accidents can lead to more catastrophic injuriesÂ
Cyclists, much like motorcyclists, often lack the protection that can prevent serious injuries if they get involved in an accident with a motor vehicle. They’re exposed. Even a low-speed impact can directly take a toll on their body, with no way to reduce the amount...
