Neglect one of many potential problems for nursing home patients
New York residents who have a loved one living in a nursing home may be interested in some information about the possible issues residents may face. While there are many […]
Understanding the risks and avoiding birth trauma in delivery
New York parents-to-be may be interested in some information on the prevalence of birth trauma and how it can be avoided. Failure to avoid the obvious risks of injury during […]
Update on Use of Testosterone Products to Treat Low Testosterone
New Update from FDA MedWatch The FDA Releases New Cautions Regarding the Use of Testosterone Products to Treat Low Testosterone Due to Aging; The FDA Requires Labeling Change to Inform […]
Over $20 Million Paid For Playground Injuries
Over the past decade injuries on city playgrounds have cost taxpayers over $20 million. According to a recent comptroller report 577 claims against the Parks Department have been filed by […]
Penalties increase for preventable hospital mistakes
In 1999, the Institute of Medicine released a landmark report about how many people die in hospitals each year due to injuries or infections that are easily understood and highly […]
Landmark decision in case involving concierge medicine practice
New York residents may have heard of a growing trend in health care known as concierge medicine practices. In this type of an arrangement, patients pay a membership fee in […]
Man Hit by Van Settles for $3,000,000.00
In January of 2012, Plaintiff was struck by a van on 21st Street at 30th Road in Astoria, Queens. Plaintiff sued the Van’s Driver as well as the Owner, a […]
The applicable standard of care in surgery and medical treatment
New York physicians are expected to provide a professional level of expertise, skill, and care when treating patients, and this level of care is referred to as the standard of […]
Vacuum delivery complications and risks
While many New York couples experience normal natural births, others experience complications that could put both mother and child at risk. In these situations, a doctor may utilize a vacuum […]
Doctor involvement in the spread of measles
New York parents may worry about the rising numbers of measles cases as the country is dealing with a January 2015 outbreak of the disease. One of the most common […]