The moments following a birth are full of emotion, energy and activity. At this time, parents may hear medical teams quickly announce a set of numbers known as the Apgar score. This assessment, performed at one and five minutes after delivery, helps doctors determine...
A patient goes into surgery expecting relief and wakes up with a new problem. Sometimes it is a lingering infection, unexpected pain or a second procedure that no one anticipated. Even with the advances of modern medicine, surgical errors still occur. These errors...
When a dog attacks a child, parents face medical bills, emotional fallout and unanswered questions about who is responsible. New York law provides specific answers, but the rules are layered. Strict liability and medical costs Under New York Agriculture and Markets...
After a car accident, the other driver may tell police or their insurance company a story that contradicts what actually happened. This situation is frustrating, but the good news is that objective evidence can expose the truth. Why do drivers change their story?...
Sepsis does not always arrive with a dramatic warning. It can start with subtle symptoms — fever, confusion, fast breathing, unusual fatigue — and then accelerate with terrifying speed. One moment a patient seems “just sick,” and hours later their organs may begin to...
A bad medical outcome does not always mean a malpractice case. Some situations involve careless treatment. However, some cases involve fraud or abuse. While both medical malpractice and misconduct are forms of negligence, it is important to know how to differentiate...
You receive care during a hospital stay in New York. Nurses give medicine, check vital signs and help with daily needs. A problem may arise during that care. When this happens, you may ask if nursing actions or work conditions played a part and if the situation points...
Victims of such incidents are only eligible to receive financial compensation if they can prove it. If you wish to make a personal injury claim, you will need to learn what proof to look for. What sort of evidence do you need? To establish a solid personal injury...
You may enter a New York construction site where several crews work at the same time, each handling a different task. While you focus on your assignment, an injury can still occur. You may not work for every company present, yet the conditions tied to the harm can...
Medical care does not always go as expected. When problems like internal bleeding or infections appear, you often rely on doctors to respond promptly and adjust your treatment. In New York, courts may look closely at what happened after a complication began to decide...