Were You Injured at the Gym?
When you go to the gym, you may worry about injuries caused by improper exercising techniques. You may not realize that you can also be injured by unsafe conditions at the gym. Gym owners and …
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May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month
Preeclampsia Awareness Month is observed in May and is an opportunity to shed light on this dangerous pregnancy condition. Preeclampsia is a disorder that only occurs in pregnancy or immediately after birth and can have …
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Medication Errors by Pharmacists
Pharmacists owe a duty of care to patients just like any other medical professional. We trust pharmacists to give us the correct medication in the correct dosage. When a pharmacist makes an error, the results …
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Lawmakers Look to Extend Lookback Window for Child Victims Act
The Child Victims Act was an important legislative step in the fight against child abuse in New York. The Act extended the criminal and civil statute of limitations period and made other changes that expanded …
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School Bus Accidents
Tragedy struck in late February when a 10-year old girl was hit and killed by a school bus in Brooklyn. The girl was crossing the street on the way to school when the bus made …
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What is the Standard of Care in a Medical Malpractice Case?
Medical malpractice cases arise when a patient is injured due to the negligence of a doctor or other medical professional. In order to prove medical malpractice in New York, a patient must prove that the …
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NYC Passes Law Cracking Down on Dangerous Drivers
After two small children were killed when a driver plowed through a group of pedestrians in Park Slope, new legislation was introduced in the New York City Council that would crackdown on dangerous drivers. This …
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What Constitutes a Serious Injury in a New York Car Accident?
New York is a no-fault auto insurance state, which means that a person’s personal injury protection (PIP) will pay some of their medical bills and lost wages if they are hurt in an accident, regardless …
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Is Your Inclined Baby Sleeper Safe?
In January, four more brands announced that they were recalling more than 165,000 inclined baby sleepers. Graco, Summer Infant, Evenflo, and Delta Children announced the voluntary recall after infant fatalities had been reported with the …
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Seat Belt Injuries
One of the best ways to keep yourself safe while in the car is to use your seat belt. Seat belts save thousands of lives every year. They are arguably the most important safety feature …
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