On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Jul 16, 2020 | Blog, Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | May 19, 2020 | Blog, Medical Malpractice
HIV patients in New York who also have bronchiectasis are often misdiagnosed. Physicians do not pick up the fact that they also have this particular lung disease which often accompanies HIV. It is often mistaken for another form of ailment. As a result, these patients...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Apr 23, 2020 | Blog, Medical Malpractice
More than 30 million Americans have received a diabetes diagnosis; however, some may be surprised to discover that they’ve been misdiagnosed. New Yorkers might learn that some of the treatment plans their doctors recommended for them may not be working. Those...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Apr 13, 2020 | Blog, Medical Malpractice
Gout, an inflammatory disease caused by a buildup of uric acid, should be easy to diagnose, but that’s not always the case. It could be that you or someone you know in Brooklyn or the Bronx has gout but was misdiagnosed with another condition. The following are...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Apr 25, 2018 | Blog
As a New York expectant mother, your growing baby’s health, safety and welfare is your main concern. You do everything possible to see to it that (s)he – and you – have everything you both need to assure a healthy pregnancy and successful delivery....
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Apr 17, 2018 | Blog
Spring may mean higher temperatures, but rain falls all year round in New York. Life must go on despite the weather, and for some, this means continuing to cycle for transportation or for fun even when it is raining. Whether you are a tourist using Citi Bike for...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Mar 29, 2018 | Blog
Now that spring is here, you are probably itching to dust off your bike and go for a ride. Before you wheel your bicycle down the driveway, you should understand some of the hazards you face from other drivers sharing the road. Serious bicycle accidents are...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Dec 13, 2017 | Blog
If something goes wrong when you give birth and your baby suffers a traumatic brain injury, you may not realize it until sometime later. Because your baby cannot share his or her symptoms with you, it is especially important that you learn the signs and symptoms...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Oct 18, 2017 | Blog
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is crucial to spread awareness of breast cancer and promote mammograms, education and support. However, not every diagnosis of breast cancer is accurate. This is an unfortunate reality shown in a study by the Journal of the...
