Motor vehicle accident deaths in New York and around the country fell slightly in the first three quarters of 2022 according to figures released on Jan. 9 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. There were 31,785 traffic fatalities in the United States...
Month: January 2023
Medical gaslighting could be malpractice
Physicians can make mistakes, which may lead to consequences for their patients. Sometimes, a Bronx patient may complain of a particular ailment, but the New York doctor does not take them seriously. An improper, dismissive diagnosis might result. Known as medical...
N.Y. governor endorses pedestrian safety law
State regulations currently prevent officials in New York City from lowering speed limits below 25 mph on most roads and below 15 mph in school zones, but that may change in the near future. That is because Gov. Kathleen Hochul announced in her Jan. 10 State of the...
Mitigating the dangers of elevator transportation
Elevators are a critical part of our daily lives, safely carrying more than 325 million people daily in New York and the United States alone. While they may be safe and secure overall, it's no secret that incidents involving elevators have caused injury and death to...
What are five common conditions misdiagnosed in the emergency room?
Unfortunately, medical malpractice happens far too often in the Bronx and far more often than most people realize. One of the most common forms of medical malpractice is misdiagnosis. Not having a serious illness correctly diagnosed by a medical professional can lead...
Seatbelts and insurance claims
A common saying points out that seatbelts save lives. Those words prove true in many accidents, as seatbelts may prevent drivers and passengers from being ejected or hitting the windshield. However, not every New York commuter wears a seatbelt, and these persons could...