For New Yorkers who are sick, it is imperative that doctors provide an accurate diagnosis. For potentially serious illnesses, this has greater relevance. If the medical professionals make a mistake in the diagnosis and prescribe the wrong treatment, it can make the person sicker or lead to death. Lyme disease is a serious illness that […]
As a driver, you’re used to navigating the hazards that come along with the season, particularly in spring, fall and winter. But what about “manhole season?” If you haven’t heard of this particular New York City phenomenon, keep reading. Although this problem isn’t much discussed in official circles, investigative reporters used the Freedom of Information […]
Your loved one died unexpectedly while in the hospital, and you’re in absolute shock. You hate to outright accuse the hospital staff of doing something wrong or making a mistake, but you’re seriously questioning whether your loved one’s death was the result of medical neglect. Do you need an autopsy to gather evidence of medical […]
If you have had surgery, it can be quite a stressful experience to know that you will have anesthesia and a doctor operate on you. While a surgical procedure is not always something to look forward to, it is often necessary for a person’s health. You trusted that your doctor would provide the care you […]
The parents of a teenager are suing over the October, 2019, wrongful death of their son in what has been described as a hazing incident st Cornell University’s Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house. While there are eight individual defendants in addition to the school and fraternity, Cornell and Phi Kappa Psi are being sued under […]
Something is going wrong in America when it comes to the health care services provided to pregnant women and new mothers — and many people think that racism is partially at fault. Maternal mortality rates have been dropping all over the world — except in the United States. Here, they’ve been steadily increasing — particularly […]
