Surgical errors happen more often than you think. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), at least 4,000 surgical errors occur in the United States annually. What you might believe is just postoperative pain or discomfort could actually be a sign of a surgical error. Surgical errors are preventable, making them all the […]
Cancer is a disease characterized by out-of-control cell growth. It can happen anywhere in the body and spread rapidly. Due to the nature of the disease being able to thrive within the body, a patient’s symptoms can vary, and the diagnosis is based on a multitude of things, such as blood analyses and biopsies. Cancer […]
Although car accidents in New York are becoming increasingly less common, they unfortunately still happen. When they do, it’s important to know what to do and who to call. But what if your car was the cause of the accident? Vehicle defects can cause car accidents in a number of ways. For example, if your […]
Many public and private locations must provide security to those residing within. A violation of this often results in premise liability. The victim can take legal action against them with proof of negligence. When a location has the promise of security measures but fails to apply them, it could lead to danger. A crime may […]
In 2019, around 20% of worker fatalities were construction site accidents. This means that out of 5,333 worker accidents, 1,061 were construction site injuries — accounting for one out of five worker deaths. This makes for alarming labor statistics considering that there are numerous professions, but being a construction worker is considered one of the […]
Medical professionals swear an oath to keep patients safe, but sometimes, even the most well-intentioned doctors, nurses, and other medical staff make mistakes. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) reported that around 44,000 to 98,000 hospitalized patients die yearly due to medical errors. Anesthesia is a dangerous yet necessary medication. It’s designed to put patients into […]
