Residents of New York may have heard of Apple's CarPlay interface. They may even be using it in their own cars. While the technology has its benefits, it has been found, in spite of Apple's claim to the contrary, to raise the level of distraction among drivers. A...
New York Personal Injury And Medical Malpractice Law Blog
Lyme disease misdiagnosis can lead to medical malpractice claim
For New Yorkers who are sick, it is imperative that doctors provide an accurate diagnosis. For potentially serious illnesses, this has greater relevance. If the medical professionals make a mistake in the diagnosis and prescribe the wrong treatment, it can make the...
‘Manhole season’ start in New York City
As a driver, you're used to navigating the hazards that come along with the season, particularly in spring, fall and winter. But what about "manhole season?" If you haven't heard of this particular New York City phenomenon, keep reading.Although this problem isn't...
Should you ask for an autopsy of your loved one?
Your loved one died unexpectedly while in the hospital, and you're in absolute shock. You hate to outright accuse the hospital staff of doing something wrong or making a mistake, but you're seriously questioning whether your loved one's death was the result of medical...
Ways to avoid mistakes in the operating room
If you have had surgery, it can be quite a stressful experience to know that you will have anesthesia and a doctor operate on you. While a surgical procedure is not always something to look forward to, it is often necessary for a person's health. You trusted that your...
Parents of NY teen sue Cornell University
The parents of a teenager are suing over the October, 2019, wrongful death of their son in what has been described as a hazing incident st Cornell University's Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house.While there are eight individual defendants in addition to the school and...
Racism tied to rising maternal death rates
Something is going wrong in America when it comes to the health care services provided to pregnant women and new mothers -- and many people think that racism is partially at fault.Maternal mortality rates have been dropping all over the world -- except in the United...
Medical malpractice and strokes
There are different causes of a stroke, but the result is the same: The brain's blood and oxygen supply is partially or totally cut off for at least some time. Brain damage is inevitable. It's the fifth leading cause of death in this country -- but quick treatment can...
Ignition interlock devices may be causing car wrecks
An ignition interlock device (IID), which is essentially a small Breathalyzer-type device wired directly into a vehicle's hardware, stops the car from starting unless the driver blows "clean." Various studies have found that states that mandate the use of an IID after...
What is behind the rise in pedestrian accidents?
Fatal car accidents are on the decline. In 2018, almost 36,600 people died in a car accident, but that rate is 2.4% lower than the rate in 2017. Advancements in technology, coupled with public awareness campaigns about intoxicated driving, speeding and other risky...
