Changes to VA documents cause concern
New York residents who visit Veterans Administration hospitals may have cause for concern if draft-documents that would require nurse anesthetists to work without physician supervision are finalized. By abandoning current […]
Tired Trucker Causes Fatal Crash
By Scott D. Kagan The driver of an SUV traveling on Niagara Falls Boulevard in the City of Niagara Falls was involved in a fatal head on collision with a […]
Researchers Predict Higher American Death Rates Due to Medical Mistakes
By Lisa Cummings Did you know that the third-leading cause of death in America would be medical errors? How many hospital patients do you think die per year? Many studies and organizations […]
Secrets that hospitals don’t tell their patients
Hospitals in New York and around the country have been keeping secrets from their patients, according to a recent piece on the subject. The secrets vary by facility, but they […]
Deaths and Injuries from Texting Drivers: 100% Preventable
By Lisa Cummings Did you know that drivers are four times as likely to be in a car accident because of cell phone distractions according to the New York Times? Distracted driving […]
Fatal medical errors common
Medical errors might be one of the leading causes of death in the United States, right after heart disease and cancer, the two top killers. A new study estimates that […]
Dentist to Pay $3 Million Verdict for Ignoring Infection
By Scott D. Kagan A Queens woman was recently awarded a $3,000,000 verdict after her dentist ignored indicators of an infection in her mouth. The plaintiff, following her surgery, made […]
Hospital infections cost U.S. billions per year
According to studies that analyze the annual cost of treating infections that people obtain in hospitals, the number of hospital-acquired infections is improving. New findings show costs have dropped significantly […]
Hospital Acquired Infections Costing Lives and Billions
By Lisa Cummings As a medical practice litigation firm, we feel it is important to discuss important medical news, especially news about infections. Would it surprise you to find out […]
Study indicates electronic records may lead to medical errors
Many doctors and hospitals across New York have adopted electronic record systems to improve both accuracy and efficiency. These electronic records do help health care providers provide better care to […]