Surgical errors in New York
According to a study that was published in Surgery and based on data from the National Practitioner Data Bank, there are several thousand avoidable surgical errors made every year. These […]
$5,088,000 Verdict for Pedestrian Hit by Pickup Truck
The accident occurred back in January of 2009, in Suffolk County, on Yaphank Middle Island Road. Plaintiff was loading his van when a Parks and Recreation Pickup truck struck him. […]
Some medical professionals have trouble telling right from left
New York residents may be surprised to learn that a significant portion of humans have difficulty discerning right from left. According to experts, the ability to tell right from left […]
FDA Strengthens Warning and Prescribing Instructions for Feraheme
Feraheme (ferumoxytol), an IV iron replacement product, is prescribed to treat iron-deficiency anemia; a condition in which the body lacks the proper amount of oxygen-carrying red blood cells because of […]
Painter Settles for $4 Million after Workplace Injury
The plaintiff was working at a site on Tanger Mall Drive in Riverhead when he fell off a display case while attempting to paint a ceiling. During the fall, the […]
Social Worker Awarded $1 Million after Slipping in Public School
Plaintiff, a social worker, was entering P.S. 132 in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn when she fell on a wet floor. She alleged the negligence of the school’s custodial staff […]
Elder abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facilities
Many New York residents find the prospect of admitting an elderly relative to a nursing home or assisted living facility troubling. While they appreciate that their loved one requires specialized […]
Birth injuries reduced by implementation of safety procedures
As some New York residents may know, the risks associated with giving birth differ from one hospital to another. Although obstetrical organizations have adopted guidelines that might decrease the risks, […]
Study reveals biopsy errors common for precancerous cells
Biopsy specialists in New York and elsewhere face remarkable challenges when attempting to differentiate between the different types of cells presented for their review. Studies show that misdiagnoses of samples […]
FDA Warns, Pfizer’s Chantix Associated With Seizures and Lower Alcohol Tolerance
On March 9 2014, the U.S Food and Drug Administration announced a safety warning that Chantix, an anti-smoking drug by Pfizer has been associated with seizures when mixed with alcohol […]