Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Giving birth is a natural process. The primary role of doctors, midwives and nurses during a woman’s pregnancy, labor and delivery is to identify when problems arise during this process so as to prevent serious or fatal birth injuries. Unfortunately, medical professionals in New York and other areas of the country may fail to carry …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Nearly three million Americans go under the knife each year, The Washington Post reports. Some of these surgeries are elective, while others are brought on by an emergency. These emergency surgical procedures can range from relatively simple to highly invasive operations. No matter what type of surgery a patient undergoes, the patient must realize the …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
A report published earlier this year in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine – and recently covered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention NIOSH Science Blog – reveals some troubling news about the risks of brain injury for construction workers in New York and other areas of the country. The report found that …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
From minor mistakes that have few lasting complications to more serious ones that can forever impact a patient’s life, the rate of medical errors in New York and across the country is alarmingly high. In fact, a recent study published in the medical journal, BMJ, reveals that medical errors are now the third-leading cause of …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
A report recently issued by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) shows how frequently workplace accidents occur in New York and across the country as well as the severity of a shockingly number of injuries, including amputations. OSHA released the report, Year One of OSHA’s Severe Injury Reporting Program: An Impact Evaluation, in March. …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
When a person suffers from an adverse health event, he or she relies on a doctor to provide a correct diagnosis so that proper treatment can ensue. A delayed or incorrect medical diagnosis can have devastating consequences for the patient and his or her family. Unfortunately, a proper diagnosis is not always given. In some …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Construction sites are inherently dangerous places. The people who work in the construction field are often required to work from heights and deal with heavy equipment, bulky building materials and hazardous substances – all while being expected to perform risky and dangerous tasks on a regular basis. As a result, construction site injuries happen with …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Whether you visit your doctor’s office for a routine procedure or undergo a surgery at a nearby hospital, you should not have to worry about sustaining personal injuries caused by medical negligence. However, medical errors occur much more often than most of us would like to believe. Indeed, according to a report from The Hospital …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Delayed Diagnosis
A delayed cancer diagnosis can have life-threatening consequences. While the negligence of medical professionals is one reason why such delays occur, other reasons are the fear and procrastination of individuals. The New York Times once reported on a survey of 500 cancer survivors. Out of that group, “more than half of them delayed seeking treatment …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
A jury in Schenectady County Supreme Court has awarded a Delanson woman $1.52 million after finding that an OB-GYN’s malpractice resulted in her needing a colostomy, the law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP, reports. After starting deliberations the previous afternoon, the jury reached the verdict on March 2, 2016, ruling unanimously in favor of …
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