When New Yorkers see their doctors for a medical issue, they expect to be treated with respect and have all their questions answered. Unfortunately, in some cases, patients can be dismissed even when they have legitimate cause for concern. These are some signs that...
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Brooklyn architect disabled in hit-and-run accident
Brooklyn’s crowded streets are a permanent hazard for pedestrians, but the hazard becomes more critical when drivers do not pay careful attention to their surroundings. In a recent accident, an accomplished architect was totally disabled when a motorist looking for a...
An eczema misdiagnosis can have severe consequences
The chronic skin condition called eczema affects one out of every ten Americans. In its more severe conditions, it can cause inflamed, itchy, scaly and sometimes painful rashes. However, the criteria for diagnosing eczema isn't specific, leading to a misdiagnosis that...
Electric vehicles comparably safer than traditional autos
Consumers often rank safety high on their list of important features when purchasing a motor vehicle. According to a series of tests conducted recently by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), electric vehicles (EV) rank equally safe or even safer than...
What is a caught-in or caught between construction injury?
If you have ever worked on or visited a construction site in New York, you know it can be dangerous. Many moving vehicles and heavy equipment are being used at any construction site. There can be hundreds of workers, stacks of supplies, and many other potential...
Five ways you can protect yourself from distracted drivers
If you’ve followed the news at all, you know that distracted driving continues to be a problem throughout our state and across our country. Every day, innocent and unsuspecting individuals are injured and killed in wrecks caused by those who have taken their eyes and...
The risks of occupational injuries
Occupational injuries and illnesses create symptoms that could be obvious or difficult to detect for years. One injury could lead to a permanent disability while an illness could contribute to a death. High-risk groups for work-related deaths and injuries include...
Recovering from a bicycle accident
New Yorkers use many different types of transportation to get around, including bicycles. While bicycles are a healthy, environmentally friendly form of transportation, bicyclists usually suffer serious injuries when they are involved in a bicycle accident with a...
Common types of slip-and-fall injuries
The unfortunate truth is that slipping hazards exist everywhere. Wet floors at the grocery store, damaged stairwells in a hotel and icy sidewalks in the winter are just a few of the slip-and-fall risks that you are likely to encounter. If you experience a...
Telehealth technology and medical malpractice
Medical practices in New York and across the country have seen growing demand for telehealth services in the past few years. Patients and medical staff enjoy the convenience of receiving healthcare without a trip to an office. However, there are risks involved with...