Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
If you have been the victim of medical malpractice in New York, or if you are a patient who is considering whether to work with a specific physician, you may be wondering if the doctor has hurt other patients in the past. As a general rule, doctors do not have to notify patients if they …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Delayed Diagnosis
A misdiagnosis or a delayed diagnosis is a common medical mistake that impacts the lives of patients and their families in Albany and across the country. As NBC News reports, “most Americans” will receive a delayed or wrong diagnosis at some point in their lifetime. Citing a report by the National Academy of Medicine, NBC …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Firm News
Powers & Santola, LLP, is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America 2016. John K. Powers and Daniel R. Santola, the firm’s founding partners, were both selected by their peers in the fields of Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation and Plaintiff’s …
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Do you have a friend, family member, or coworker who has been affected by breast cancer? Or are you wondering, “do I have breast cancer, or am I at risk?” October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which gives us an opportunity to raise awareness about this disease and to remember that all women need to …
Did you know that traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability in our country? Indeed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), TBIs contribute to around 30 percent of all injury deaths in the U.S., and an average of 138 people die every day from injuries that …
The dangers of texting while driving are well publicized today. But what about the dangers of texting while operating on a patient? Believe it or not, this may be a growing form of medical malpractice. An article published recently in The Atlantic entitled, “Texting from the Operating Room,” highlights the rise in incidents involving medical …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
State and federal laws set forth very specific rules and guidelines which govern the safety of construction sites, including the many electrical hazards that can be found at these locations. The goal is to protect workers from dangers that could lead to injuries and deaths. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), electrical …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
If you or someone you care about has been injured in a construction site accident involving a “gravity-related risk” in Albany, Syracuse or elsewhere in New York State, you may be entitled to a financial recovery for your injuries. New York State Labor Law § 240 (1) – commonly known as the “Scaffold Law” – …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancers. So, every September, we turn our attention to how we can combat this threat during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we can all make an extra effort to make sure we and our loved ones are taking every possible precaution against this …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Cancer Prevention
When children are in pain or experiencing troubling symptoms, their parents want to do everything in their power to get them the help they need. That means taking them to the doctor’s office. Unfortunately, doctors don’t always catch the signs of something serious, including signs of childhood cancer. Here is a chilling example recently reported …
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