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Surgery, by nature, is a risk. This is why some procedures are done only as a last resort if other treatments do not work out. In addition, there is the possibility of human error and negligence, which makes it that much riskier. Despite years of prevention efforts, there are still times when a surgeon operates…

Delayed diagnosis claims are among the most common cases brought to the attention of a medical malpractice lawyer in Bronx and elsewhere. It is something that Washington Post correspondent Roni Caryn Rabin is surely knowledgeable about—it happened to her mother, after all.

Construction work is a high-risk profession and is considered to be one of the more risky jobs in the United States. Standing on scaffolding thousands of feet above the ground, operating heavy machineries, and doing back-breaking physical work using dangerous equipment can be a recipe for disaster. Even if safety measures are strictly enforced in…

Cerebral palsy is a debilitating condition, and, if related to a birth injury, is also one of the most common conditions dealt with by experienced New York birth injury lawyers. What’s heartbreaking is that the condition is widespread: about one in every 278 U.S. children have some type of the disease, with 30% of patients…

More than any other products, medications go through rigorous testing before they’re sold and prescribed to patients. Experiments will be done to pinpoint their therapeutic effects. It should be established whether they can cure what they’re supposed to and to what extent.

Among the many cases an experienced New York birth injury attorney handles are those involving Erb’s Palsy. A case recently filed in South Carolina demonstrates how medical negligence might have resulted in Erb’s Palsy. A mother in South Carolina was found during prenatal exams to exhibit polyhydramnios—or excessive amniotic fluid around the baby. At a…

With more cars on the road, there are also more chances of car accidents happening. In Brooklyn, almost a week doesn’t go by without a traffic accident being reported. From fender benders to fatal crashes, these incidents that happen in New York’s most populous borough can cause various destructions or disturbances, such as minor property…

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported a drop in Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) charges in 2014, according to the latest statistics. From FY 2013’s total of 25,957, FY 2014 saw a 2.27-percent drop to 25,369. Around 96 percent of the total number of cases in FY 2014 were resolved, of which 62 percent…

Busy thoroughfares like the Major Deegan Expressway in Bronx can become an accident-prone area if drivers don’t observe road safety rules and responsible driving habits. So what are the most likely consequences of a car accident on a busy road? For one, instead of just involving one or two cars, numerous cars may get in…

It’s the duty of every driver to ensure the safety of his or her passengers through safe driving and common courtesy. One New York cabbie, however, dismissed common courtesy altogether. CBS New York reported last February of an incident involving a woman, more than eight months pregnant, who had been forcibly pulled from a cab…