Intubation Errors are Becoming More Common
In certain situations, a person may be unable to breathe on his or her own, which requires a doctor to intubate a patient. Intubation is a procedure where a clinician inserts a tube down a patient’s airway and connects it to a ventilator. While this is a very common procedure, patients can be injured during […]
Evidence in a Personal Injury Case May be Difficult to Obtain
In a personal injury lawsuit, a plaintiff must prove liability and damages in order to recover the compensation the law provides. Here, a plaintiff must demonstrate that a defendant’s negligent action or inaction resulted in damages. The elements to prove in a personal injury case include establishing that the defendant: Owed plaintiff a duty of […]
Hematology Errors Can be a Killer
In the United States, there are over 15,000 hematologists practicing medicine. A hematologist is a licensed physician that specializes in the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood disorders in order to diagnose and treat patients with blood-related diseases. Some types of blood disorders include: Sickle Cell; Hemophilia; Lymphoma; Leukemia; Thalassemia; Myeloperoxidase deficiency; Von Willebrand […]
Pancreatic Cancer: A Silent Killer!
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), seven percent of all cancer-related deaths are due to pancreatic cancer. The ACS estimates that approximately 44,330 people will die this year as a result of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer occurs in the tissue of the pancreas, which is located in the abdominal cavity. The pancreas is responsible […]
Sidewalk Safety in New York
It’s nearly impossible to avoid every hazard on New York City’s 12,750 miles of sidewalks. The City’s infrastructure allows for most people to walk wherever they need to go, but it can prove dangerous at times. While the Department of Transportation (DOT) does its best to repair defective sidewalks, there are sometimes issues that are […]
Bicycle And Pedestrian Accidents Continue to Rise
For many people, walking and cycling are healthy activities that allow a person to enjoy the outdoors. According to the Highway Safety Association (HSA), bicycle and pedestrian accidents are on the rise. As summer approaches, the number of people engaging in cycling and walking in New York City will begin to increase. However, the number […]