New York City Personal Injury Blog
Cars are not designed safely for pedestrians
Vehicle safety standards are aimed at protecting New York drivers and their passengers. However, they are not the only people who can be injured by motor vehicles. Current regulations do not consider pedestrians and their particular safety needs. Now, a Congressional...
read moreHow doctors might prevent medication errors
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2% to 5% of all hospital admissions are the result of a medication error. Residents of New York City may be disheartened to hear that most of these errors were preventable. Of those admitted patients who...
read moreRanitidine and the FDA Recall
In April 2020, the FDA announced that Zantac, or Ranitidine, will be recalled because of a probable carcinogen in the drug. There are many sources of the carcinogen, NDMA. The Ranitidine molecule itself can create it, but the risk is particularly high because this...
read moreRed-light running crashes can be fatal
Red-light running crashes are all too common in New York City. Nationwide, 939 people died in such crashes in 2017, and according to AAA, this is the highest the number has ever reached in a decade. Many drivers will run a red light because they are distracted or...
read moreThe different cancers of the foot
Cancer of the foot may be uncommon, but it's not unheard of. What residents of New York City should look out for is continual cracking, bleeding and ulceration in their feet. They should be aware that not all cancers are caused by exposure to the sun's rays. In the...
read moreRisk factors related to child sexual abuse: What the research says
Child sexual abuse is more common than many people realize. According to a report from the advocacy group Darkness to Light, about one in every 10 children are sexually abused before the age of 18. In addition, the group estimates more than half of all child sex abuse...
read morePOTS, a blood-flow disorder, is often mistaken for depression
Among the more commonly misdiagnosed medical conditions that New York residents may be faced with is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. POTS is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system, which means it affects involuntary movements like heart rate, blood...
read moreCarPlay a greater safety risk to drivers than texting
Thanks to CarPlay, Apple allows drivers to overlay their iPhone on their vehicle's infotainment system. According to Apple, this can reduce distraction behind the wheel, but New York City drivers may want to be wary. A study from IAM RoadSmart has analyzed the...
read moreSurgery the second most common factor in malpractice claims
The medical liability insurer Coverys analyzed thousands of malpractice claims that were closed between 2014 and 2018 and found that a quarter of them were surgery-related. This made surgery-related claims the second most common type of malpractice claims after...
read morePedestrians face growing risks on the road
Walking in New York City may be a way of life, but pedestrians still face serious risks of a motor vehicle accident at any time, especially when drivers are reckless or negligent. Pedestrian accidents are a serious safety threat, and the risk is growing. In 2018...
read more