Medical oversight results in woman’s death
After medical professionals failed to diagnose a New York woman’s cancerous nodule in 2010, it spread throughout the rest of her body, eventually claiming her life on March 7. The […]
Man dies in assisted living facility after drinking detergent
New York residents concerned with elder care issues may be interested in the story of a father and former Chicago Bears running back who died in 2009 after he drank […]
Intestinal Damage from Blood Pressure Drug: Benicar Gets Warnings Change
As drug product litigation lawyers, we always want to disseminate important news about dangerous drugs. On July 3, 2013, the FDA issued a safety warning regarding the blood pressure lowering […]
Mother’s death leads push to reform medical malpractice laws
Citizens of New York have a good reason to not go to the hospital when sick or injured. Out of 50 states, New York rates 32nd for patient safety. Worse, […]
Minnesota Doctor’s Innovative Device Gone Wrong
By: Indhira Benitez Dr. Augustine’s device, the “Bair Hugger,” changed surgical practices and made him a fortune, but it is linked to life-threatening hospital infections. Doctors within the medical field […]
Study finds many medical practices ineffective
New York residents should not feel an obligation to follow a doctor’s recommendations. In fact, according to a recent study, it is better in many cases for people to question […]
Hospital alarms may put patients at risk
New York patients may be interested to hear that the large number of alarms in hospitals may actually put patients at risk. According to the report, medical malpractice may occur as hospital […]
$5.7 Million Verdict Against Montefiore Hospital: Overuse of Splints Causes Permanent Damage to Patient
By Kelda Doherty Damon Patterson, a 17-year-old patient, who underwent surgery at the Bronx’s Montefiore Medical Center for removal of a cancerous portion of his mandible, sued Montefiore Medical Center […]
Rules of the Road for Bicyclists
By: Indhira Benitez Bike rentals are becoming increasingly popular in big cities. Cities such as New York, Boston, and Pittsburgh are all participating in bike sharing, in efforts to create […]
Not So Fast and Furious: The Bike Accident Edition
By: Indhira Benitez Growing with the amount of bicyclists in New York City is the amount of bike accidents. Earlier last month, a 52-year-old woman riding a Citi Bike fell […]