Each day, millions of Americans rely on their health care providers to give them personalized and quality medical care. Unfortunately, mistakes happen and due to the gravity of a doctor's role, such missteps can jeopardize patient safety and well-being. While many...
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Motorcycle passengers face higher head injury risks than drivers
Traumatic brain injuries are the most common type of injury suffered in motorcycle crashes across New York and the nation. This holds true regardless of whether an individual is in control of the bike or riding on the back of it. However, studies show that the risk of...
Common causes behind medication errors
Stats show medication errors cause more death and injury than the workplace. With over 6,000 available prescriptions to consumers in Brooklyn, New York, mistakes are sometimes inevitable. However, medication errors that causes patient harm can count as medical...
Thousands of teens could soon be driving big rigs
If the thought of a teenager driving through New York in a big rig worries you, you're not alone. There is a new Senate bill to train thousands of young people to drive semi-trucks, and it has a lot of traffic safety advocates concerned. What the bill includes...
Quickly obtain black box data after a trucking accident
If you were in a trucking accident in New York, you need to preserve the black box as soon as possible. Contacting a lawyer is the fastest way to secure that data. Companies typically react faster when attorneys approach them because they don't want legal troubles....
Behaviors that lead to dog bites
Dogs can bring incredible joy to you and your family. Often, adults and children alike will brighten at the opportunity to meet a new friendly dog. When dogs are anxious or aggressive, it can turn a happy moment into a devastating one instantly. However, you can...
Oral cancer myths and medical malpractice
Even with advanced medical technology, it isn't uncommon for a doctor in New York or New Jersey to misdiagnose a patient. Misdiagnosis is a type of medical malpractice that occurs when a doctor diagnosis a condition incorrectly. One condition that commonly gets...
Car accidents and common bone fractures
If you live in New York and you are in a car accident, you might break a bone in your arm, leg or another part of your body. This can happen because you have braced yourself on impact, because of an airbag or seatbelt, or because the car is crushed in the accident....
Why birth injuries happen
Unfortunately, live births in New York are not without incident. A number of things can go wrong that could injure both the mother and the child. Many of these injuries can be the fault of the doctor or other medical personnel that are present during the delivery. The...
Are e-scooters a danger on New York City roads?
E-scooters provide a preferable way for Brooklyn commuters to get to a destination. The scooters come with a reduced carbon footprint and less expensive operating expenses, two factors driving their popularity. Unfortunately, these scooters also come with some...