Medical errors the nation’s third-most common cause of death

When you show up to a New York hospital or physician’s office, chances are, you feel confident in the quality of care you will receive while there and have faith that your doctor will direct you down the right path. Regrettably, however, doctors, like everyone else, are not immune to making errors, but the errors… read more

Does chemotherapy work to treat mesothelioma?

Because symptoms of mesothelioma may take many years to emerge, the disease can significantly progress before it’s detected. For these advanced cases of mesothelioma, many people turn to chemotherapy for treatment. But, how effective is this method? A treatment, not a cure It’s important to understand that pleural Mesothelioma cannot be cured. However, chemotherapy can… read more

5 steps for reporting a sexual harassment claim at work

You know your supervisor should not make sexual jokes and comments to you at work, but you aren’t sure what to do about it. Perhaps you are new to your job and you don’t want to rock the boat, or you are afraid your company will fire you. You should ask the person to stop…. read more

How common is substance abuse among truck drivers?

Riding alongside commercial truck drivers is an inevitable part of life for most New York motorists, but if sharing the road with these massive and heavy vehicles makes you uneasy, you are not alone. Additionally, the results of numerous studies indicate that you have good reason to fear sharing the road with commercial truckers, because… read more

New York Assembly considering lowering DWI limit to .05

For many years, New York State law has set the blood-alcohol limit for driving at .08 percent. In fact, this has been the BAL limit for drinking and driving in every U.S. state for quite a while. However, drunk driving accidents continue to pose a serious danger in New York – and the driver is… read more

You’re injured in an Uber crash. What now?

Uber and other ride-hailing apps have revolutionized the way people get around. No longer are traditional taxis the only way to get rides around town. But when you get into a car with a stranger, how much do you really trust that person with your safety? With the dawn of new forms of transportation also… read more

Brain injuries can happen to anyone

Many of us have become aware of traumatic brain injuries in the context of professional sports. Hockey and American football players are at high-risk for these injuries. Yet, you don’t have to be a linebacker to sustain a brain injury. Almost 400 brain injuries happen each day. These injuries can result in hospital stays and… read more

Heart attacks in women too often missed

People in New York may well have preconceived ideas about what happens to a person when they experience a heart attack. These ideas may be accurate in some situations but research is finding they are often wrong when it comes to heart attacks in women. It seems that women have a greater likelihood of experiencing… read more

How are SUV sales impacting pedestrian deaths?

Recent studies have shown that the nation has had a dramatic increase in pedestrian fatalities within the last decade. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), there were 6,227 U.S. pedestrians killed in 2018, which is the highest amount in almost three decades. Despite this grim reminder, there is some good news for New… read more

What is plantar fasciitis?

Workplace injuries in New York do not only result from accidents such as falls or electric shock. Many workers’ compensation claims result from a repetitive stress injury. If you spend most of your time at work standing or walking on hard surfaces, such as concrete, you may be at risk for developing plantar fasciitis in… read more