VA Hospitals: How do they Rate?
A recent in-depth analysis by USA TODAY compared how VA medical centers measure up to other health care facilities across the country. The results showed that VA medical centers came out ahead in some respects. …
Common Surgical Errors
Medical mistakes and surgical errors are, unfortunately, a common problem. According to a 2016 study, more than 250,000 deaths per year in the United States are due to medical errors. Most surgical errors are …
The Three Types of Distracted Driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2016 3,450 people were killed as the result of distracted driving. Distracted driving is commonly associated with texting or talking on a cell phone. However, there …
Hit and Run Accidents
Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime in New York, and yet people do it every day. If you are involved in an accident with a hit and run driver who left the …
Defective Tools
Defective tools, whether they are being used in the home or in the workplace, can cause severe injury. Tools can be defective for a variety of different reasons. For example, in February DeWalt hand drills …
Cruise Ship Injuries
According to the Cruise Lines International Association, an estimated 30 million people will take a cruise in 2019. Cruises make great vacations, and while cruise ships are generally safe, accidents and injuries do happen. Sometimes …
Common Motorcycle Accidents and How to Prevent Them
Motorcycles are extremely dangerous forms of transportation, but many people enjoy the freedom that motorcycles provide. Motorcycle riders can protect themselves from some injuries by wearing helmets and other protective gear such as jackets and …
Pharmacy Negligence
Just like any other health care provider, pharmacists and pharmacies owe a duty of care to the people that rely on their services. Pharmacists are entrusted with dispensing medications that keep people healthy and in …
Common Bicycle Accident Injuries
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2015 more than 1,000 cyclists died in accidents and there were 467,000 bicycle injuries. There are thousands of bicycles on the road in New …
NYC Traffic Injuries Up in 2018
According to data from the city, the number of traffic injuries is up in New York City for 2018. Collisions were up 11% in 2018 compared to 2014 with a total of 228,227. Collisions …