According to the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade (LHSG) report, there are thousands of people that die each year as a result of bedsores. In light of this, LHSG rated hospitals based on frequent incidents of life-threatening bedsores developing in patients. Coney Island Hospital had the worst rating in the United States with 1.35 patients in every 1,000 patients discharged having … Read the rest
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Sporting Events and Stadium Injuries
September is here and the Major League Baseball’s (MLB) regular season will soon be coming to a close. Lest not forget a severe accident that happened almost a year ago at the New York Yankee’s stadium; a toddler was struck in the head by a 105 MPH line-drive foul ball. Thankfully, the little girl is doing rather well, considering the … Read the rest
You May Be Entitled to Damages in a Single-Vehicle Crash
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2016 more than half of the motor vehicle deaths involved a single-vehicle crash. In addition, in New York State there were almost 700 deaths as a result of a single-vehicle crash.… Read the rest
Some Doctors Can Cause Pain in the Buttocks!
In general, plastic surgery has become extremely popular. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), buttocks augmentation is the fastest-growing type of plastic surgery in the United States. Like any cosmetic procedure, buttocks augmentation presents an increased risk of serious medical complications. However, if the medical complication occurred as a result of the doctor’s negligence, a person may … Read the rest
The Dangers of Some Fall Activities on Long Island
The autumn season is around the corner! Long Island is home to miles of farmland, pumpkin patches, and apple orchards that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. However, the beauty of the fall foliage and sweet smell of freshly picked apples can mask some of the potential safety hazards that lurk behind these fall activities.… Read the rest
What You Should Know About Product Recalls
What is a product recall?
A product recall is usually issued by a manufacturer informing customers that one or multiple products is unsafe as a result of a defect and can potentially cause death or serious injury to a consumer. A product recall can occur as a result of testing by a manufacturer or as a result of prior incidents … Read the rest
Safety Precautions for Pedestrians to Avoid Accident and Injury
This May, Jose Reyes, a 46-year-old pedestrian, was struck by 23-year-old drunk driver Edwin Santos-Romero in Bayshore on Long Island. Reyes was taken to a local hospital where physicians determined he was severely injured and in critical condition as a result of the accident. Newsday stated that the victim was crossing the street at around 9:45 PM when the incident … Read the rest
Kidney Stones May Give Risk to a Claim of Action
Kidney stones are a painful condition where hard deposits form in the kidneys from excess minerals in the body. Kidney stones must pass through the urinary tract in order to expel these excess mineral deposits. Oftentimes, people with kidney stones will suffer from extreme back, side, groin, or abdominal pain.… Read the rest
Infections After Surgery May Give Rise to a Medical Malpractice Claim
Under certain circumstances, a patient may be required to undergo a surgical procedure. Upon completion of a surgical procedure, the wound may become infected as a result of medical negligence, which may give rise to a medical malpractice claim. A surgical infection is extremely serious and can result in fatal consequences if left untreated. Commonly, surgical infections will appear within … Read the rest
Exposure to Environmental Hazards May Have Serious Health Consequences
Environmental hazards such as mold, asbestos, radon, or lead paint can have devastating effects on a person’s health and must be addressed immediately when discovered. A person living or working around an environmental hazard can sustain serious or even fatal injuries. Specifically, the mold is commonly found in damp dark areas and is a fungus that releases spores into the … Read the rest
