Surprise Inspections on Construction Sites Help Prevent Worker Injuries
As construction worker injuries continue to rise in New York City, the city is taking steps to hold owners and contractors accountable for dangerous work sites. The city has developed a new SWAT team of inspectors that conduct surprise spot inspections on construction sites throughout the city. These inspections often result in violations that can […]
Failure to Diagnose Preeclampsia
Pregnancy should be a joyful time for parents. However, pregnancy can also bring uncertainty and worry. What if medical issues arise? Pregnant mothers rely on their doctors to properly diagnose and treat any medical conditions that arise during pregnancy. Unfortunately, some doctors are negligent and don’t properly diagnose their patients. When a doctor misses an […]
Misdiagnosed Strokes
When a medical professional fails to properly diagnose a stroke in a patient, the consequences can be devastating. If a stroke is diagnosed in a timely manner, it may be treated to prevent damage to the brain or even death. Medical professionals must look for the symptoms of a stroke and pay attention to the […]
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 […]