Medical errors cause about 250,000 deaths in New York and around the country each year, and most of these mistakes are caused by cognitive issues rather than a lack of knowledge or skill. These were two of the conclusions reached by researchers who investigated errors...
Minutes matter when New Yorkers are suffering a stroke. However, negligent doctors sometimes miss the symptoms and do not diagnose the patient in enough time to give them effective treatment. Some may not be using the proper diagnostic techniques and could be relying...
They are colossal, weigh several tons and share the road with other vehicles. They also, sometimes, intimidate the average driver and cause potential dangers. Semi-trucks are an important part of U.S. commerce and the country’s supply chain, hauling cargo from state...
With Motorcycle Awareness Month arriving in May, once again, all motorists must understand the importance of sharing the road with these smaller, gas-efficient and adventurous two-wheelers. Obey the traffic rules, pay attention and make space for every motorcycle on...
Misdiagnosis is one of the most common issues that cause doctors in New York to become targets for negligence claims. The consequences for a patient when a doctor fails to deliver a proper medical diagnosis can be catastrophic. One condition that poses a particular...
It was a real-life nightmare that happened to an unsuspecting Bronx man walking to a bus stop. Without notice on Oct. 24, the sidewalk buckled under the 33-year-old victim, swallowing him into a sinkhole filled with rats that crawled all over him. Although he...
Distracted driving is one of the most common reasons that teenagers in New York are more likely than older drivers to get into car accidents. Distracted driving is typically defined as scrolling through social media, texting friends or talking on the phone while...
Medical professionals do their best to care for patients, but hospitals are busy, often chaotic places and mistakes can happen. Unfortunately, a mistake in this environment can result in serious harm to you or a loved one. There are several common mistakes that...
Every new parent faces a period of adjustment when they welcome a baby into the family, from buying new laundry detergent for your baby's clothes to overhauling your sleeping schedule. You might even change the way you think about your driving. When you have a baby in...
In our era of modern technology, drivers have myriad distractions at their fingertips. If you are a commuter in New York State, then you may have seen a distracted driver on the road. From texting while driving to chatting on the phone, far too many people seem to...
