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Catastrophic Injuries
- Exposure to certain chemicals can cause serious injury. One toxin, benzene, is known to cause cancer. This piece provides more information. How dangerous are those fumes? Benzene exposure and leukemia.
- When children suffer concussions, proper care needs to be taken and people need to be aware of the risks they may suffer years down the road. Concussions and Children: The Unseen Dangers
- Success in fighting TBI overall still not diminishing number of children suffering these injuries. Despite advancements, brain injuries still rising among kids
- Recent research discovered that the brains of TBI victims continued to show signs of injury for months, even after the most serious symptoms ceased. Scans indicate that brain injuries may take months to heal
- What are common symptoms and recommendations for recovery from TBI? The symptoms of a brain injury can be highly unpredictable
Medical Malpractice
- Legislature aimed to restrict extent of medical history available to medical malpractice defendants. New York Medical Malpractice Bill Aims to Protect Patient Privacy
- Surgeons are more likely to commit malpractice. Why is that? Surgical Errors and Medical Malpractice: An Introduction
- If a child is injured during the birthing process, how do you determine if it was medical malpractice? Birth Injuries: Determining When Medical Malpractice Applies
- Patient settles medical malpractice case after being burned during caesarian-section delivery. New York hospital settles medical malpractice lawsuit
- The U.S. health care system is rife with preventable medical errors, and health care professionals can make changes to eliminate these mistakes. Health care workers need to act to prevent medical errors
- A study published in April 2013 in the Journal of American Medicine revealed that hospitals profit from surgical errors. Hospitals see financial benefit from surgical complications
- X-ray errors cause many instances of medical malpractice. Placing a patient’s photo on an x-ray can help minimize this risk. Study shows patients’ photos on x-rays may cut identification errors
- Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of Erb’s Palsy. Erb’s Palsy a threat to newborn children
- A recent study found that the most common reason that medical malpractice lawsuits were filed was because the physician failed to correctly diagnose the patient’s condition. Failure to diagnose is the root of most malpractice lawsuits, study finds
- The lack of mandatory drug testing for health care professionals creates risk for patients. Unlike other professions, many health care workers not regularly drug tested
- What signs should you be on the lookout for if you are concerned about a senior loved one’s wellbeing? The problem of elder abuse in New York
- Failure to accurately diagnose medical issues is at the heart of many instances of medical malpractice. Study reveals risk of misdiagnosis from questionable medical tests
- An educated patient is an empowered patient. 5 tips for protecting yourself against preventable medical mistakes
Vehicle Accidents
- Proposed legislation is aimed at penalizing individuals who act as supervising drivers while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Abbagail’s Law One Step Closer to Passing
- As the number of bicycles on the road increase, so too does the risk of accidents. New York City Motor-Vehicle Collisions with Bicycles
- A 2011 survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizes the fact that texting while driving is a major problem for teenagers. Federal Study: One in Three Teenagers Texting Behind the Wheel
- Parents should encourage teen drivers to avoid distractions in the car. What is the best way to do that? Teaching teen drivers to put the cell phone down
- New York participates in a nation-wide safety campaign targeting unsafe driving practices in commercial vehicles called Operation Safe Driver. New York participates in national safe-driving campaign
- How can we improve pedestrian safety? New York fights back against pedestrian accidents
- What are some of the basics regarding dram shop liability? Can New York bars face liability for drunk driving accidents?
- Hands-free cellphones are not the solution to distracted driving risks. Hands free cellphones are not as safe as some NY motorists may think
- Majority of teen car crashes involve texting or talking on cellphones. Study finds over half of teen car crashes may involve distracted driving
- Even with all efforts to combat it, drunk driving is still a danger that claims too many lives. Deaths from drunk driving accidents a serious problem
- Winter driving dangers cause numerous accidents, injuries and fatalities every year. Here are some precautions you can take. Winter dangers that New York residents face each year
- For parents to be able to help their children to learn to be safe drivers, they need to have a realistic view of how their children actually drive. Parents often have a naive view of their children’s driving
- There is a wide discrepancy between how New York treats drunk drivers and distracted drivers. Why is that? Should New York get tougher on distracted driving?
- How can we make the roads safer for pedestrians and bike riders? Pedestrians bear the brunt of increase in U.S. traffic fatalities
Defective Drugs And Medical Devices
- Doctors are now being warned against the use of transvaginal mesh except in rare circumstances. FDA Says that Doctors Should Avoid Use of Transvaginal Mesh
- Learn more about drug recalls associated with a 2012 meningitis outbreak. Meningitis outbreak sparks product recalls
Product Liability
- Acceptance of a lower threshold for diagnosing lead poisoning has helped identify many more at risk children. CDC Alerts Parents: Children at Increased Risk for Lead Poisoning
- What is the path from consumer complaint to motor vehicle safety recall? Automakers recalled 17.8 million products in 2012
Construction And Work Injuries
- OSHA has decided to mandate that residential construction projects follow the same fall protection requirements as the commercial construction industry. OSHA Focuses on Safety in the Residential Construction Industry
- Injured construction workers in New York have additional protections workers in other states do not have. Building Collapse Provides a Powerful Reminder about Accident Remedies
- How do you encourage safe workplaces without accidentally suppressing the number of reported incidents? Study Finds Safety Incentive Programs May Decrease Injury Reporting
- While laws exist to help increase workplace safety for workers in the U.S., what steps can employees take to help protect themselves while on the job. How can workers ensure on-the-job safety?
A construction boom can lead to markedly increased fatalities on the job site. New York City construction fatalities nearly double this year
