A new study by researchers of patient safety has revealed that medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States. It claims 251,000 lives each year, which is more than Alzheimer’s, respiratory disease, stroke, and accidents.
New York residents who have had spinal surgery may be aware of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. It is a term that refers to the condition of continuous pain, and is not meant to indicate that an error occurred during a surgery. The residual pain in the back or leg can lessen over time, but it may not completely dissipate. It can also worsen a few months after the surgery because of the formation of scar tissue around the spinal nerve root.
At present, wrongful pregnancy lawsuits are recognized in only 42 of the states in the US. Of these 42 states, a whopping 31 states will not permit damages to be sought for child-raising costs.
WORKER KILLED IN FATAL ACCIDENT HENRIETTA, NEW YORK (December 5, 2016) – An industrial worker was killed in a tragic accident after an apparent malfunction with a 200 ton metal press. Authorities have been able to identify the worker that died as Daniel A. Mayer of Fairport. The company has not released any further details about exactly what happened. The Mersen company website says that it is a “expert in electrical power and advanced materials.” Police will continue to investigate what happened in order to determine liability. The RMFW Law Firm would like to extend its deepest condolences to the family of Daniel Mayer who worked at
200 TON METAL PRESS KILLS WORKER AT ELECTRONICS PARTS SUPPLIER HENRIETTA, NEW YORK (December 5, 2016) – A worker at an industrial site sustained a serious injury and later died after he was hit by a 200 ton metal press, according to ABC 13. The accident on Jefferson Road continues to be investigated. The Mersen Corporation, which employed the worker, released a statement about the accident. They expressed great sadness about the death of Daniel Mayer at the plant in Rochester. Employees and emergency medical workers rushed to aid Mayer, but he later died at the scene. The RMFW Law Firm would like to extend its
According to a study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, the number three main cause of death in the United States is medical errors. Over 250,000 die each year in the country as a result of medical errors or negligence.
Nursing home abuse unfortunately is a harsh reality that many of us do not like to accept or confront. Since a senior is in a vulnerable position, caregivers, and attendants in nursing homes can take advantage of the situation.
According to statistics, 6 to 8 out of every 1,000 infants in the United States are born with a birth defect. This means that roughly 1 in every 9,714 people in the country are born with some type of birth injury.
More than 3.2 million adults in the United States live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Up to 40% of all adults will go to a nursing home at some point in their lives and as the population of the country ages, the number of nursing home residents is expected to increase.
Injuries sustained at nursing homes are a major problem. According to statistics, 25% of nursing homes in the United States are cited for causing serious injury or death every year. At least 5,000 deaths every year are caused by negligence and injuries in nursing homes.
