Finding out you have a serious illness that could be deadly is one of the worst things any New York resident could ever experience. A late diagnosis of multiple myeloma can have dire consequences. What is multiple myeloma? Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer...
Whether attributed to incompetence, inattention, fatigue, miscommunication or even substance abuse, surgical errors from physicians and their teams lead to terrible and unintended consequences for patients and their families. You went into surgery trusting that the...
Parents in New York want their children to grow and thrive. Unfortunately, some babies suffer birth injuries that might not show up until later. What are birth injuries? If problems occur during delivery, a baby might suffer from birth injuries. They develop from...
Any dog owner can be held liable if their animal attacks, and they could face a confrontation in court. The rules for determining who is liable in which circumstances are set by New York laws. Determining liability in an animal attack case First, the plaintiff must...
Countless injuries at construction sites in New York are caused when workers are struck by different objects. Workers are required to understand the reasons why struck-by injuries happen first. Then, they can use the most effective safety methods to reduce the number...
While the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has not yet released official figures, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published estimates based on preliminary data. Unfortunately, traffic fatalities across the nation show no signs of...
Most car owners know that vehicle maintenance is essential. If check-ups are not regularly performed, a short trip to the store or out-of-town journey may lead to misadventure, frustration and even a crash. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety...
Birth injuries can happen in several ways, but all have one thing in common: They can cause lifelong damage to the baby. To prevent birth injuries from happening, you should know how they happen and steps to take if they ensue. Causes of birth injuries Difficult...
People in New York who go to the emergency room after a stroke and have to wait for treatment may suffer serious consequences as a result of that delay. According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Calgary in Canada, it is possible that the...
Truck manufacturers and software developers are claiming that self-driving trucks are some of the safest vehicles on the road and that autonomous technology is taking care of driver shortages in New York and other states. Even so, critics say that not enough...