Injuries Caused by Emergency Room Understaffing
Traffic through emergency rooms in the United States has been on the rise. Americans visit the emergency room more than 140 million times a year. That’s 43 visits for every 100 Americans. Visits to the emergency room are more frequent than visits to primary care physicians. With this high volume of patients seeking treatment in […]
Will Shocking Billboards Prevent Pedestrian Injuries?
In December of 2019, as part of its Vision Zero initiative, New York City installed a number of shocking billboards in an effort to reduce pedestrian injuries. One of these billboards shows a car in an intersection with a distraught driver and an overturned baby stroller. The billboard asks, “Was it Worth it?” Billboards will […]
Understanding Amputation Injuries
Amputation injuries are among the most traumatic injuries an individual can experience. It is especially painful when an amputation injury is the result of someone’s negligence. They are life-altering, catastrophic injuries and can lead to long-term costs and care. Amputation Injuries An amputation occurs when a body part becomes completely or partially severed […]
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, and it is a time to bring attention to a condition that affects thousands of children and adults around the world. It’s a great time to educate yourself about cerebral palsy. What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy is a developmental disorder and a leading cause of disability in […]
Dangerous Building Facades
In December of 2019, a prominent architect was killed when a chunk of façade fell from a building in Manhattan. It came to light that the owners of the building knew for over a year that the building was crumbling and did not take steps to repair it. As buildings across New York City age, […]
New York City Adjusts Traffic Lights to Avoid Bicycle Accidents
In the wake of a spike in bicyclist deaths, New York City is taking steps to improve the safety of the streets for bicyclists. One of these steps is to adjust the timing of green traffic lights in order to keep bicycles moving. The plan, which is called the “Green Wave,” aims to adjust traffic […]
Slip and Falls on Snow and Ice
During the winter in New York City, people slip and fall on snow and ice every day. While some falls are unavoidable accidents, this is not the case for all slip and falls. Some falls are the result of failure on the part of a property or business owner to remove snow and ice from […]
Understanding Informed Consent
Medical procedures inherently involve some degree of risk. It is important for a doctor to fully inform a patient of the risks involved with a procedure so that the patient can weigh the risks and benefits and decide how to proceed. A patient trusts their doctor to provide them with all of the information they […]
2018 Was the Deadliest Year for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
According to a report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more bicyclists and pedestrians were killed in 2018 than in any other year since 1990. While vehicle manufacturers install an increasing number of safety features on vehicles, the trend in pedestrian and cyclist deaths has been disturbing. The number of pedestrians killed […]
Heart Attack Misdiagnosis
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death for men and women in the United States. When a heart attack is not properly diagnosed, this can lead to serious health complications for a patient. The patient will not receive the immediate care they need. In an ER or on the phone with a […]