A stroke is one of the most serious medical emergencies that a person can have. If not properly diagnosed and treated quickly, a stroke can leave the victim with permanent brain damage or other neurological impairment. And while the symptoms of a stroke are well-known to the medical community, there are still cases where doctors Continue Reading..
Doctors often describe minor surgeries as “simple procedures.” But nothing is ever simple when it comes to protecting a patient’s health. Even a “routine” surgical procedure must follow a host of regulations, standards, and guidelines to minimize the risks to patients. And even then, there is never any guarantee that surgery will be free from Continue Reading..
A hit-and-run accident occurs when two or more motorists are involved in a collision and one party leaves the scene. A hit-and-run can also occur when a motorist provides the wrong name or contact information, so they cannot be found later. These accidents are taken very seriously in New York City, and those who commit Continue Reading..
If you go to the doctor presenting with some sort of medical problem, you expect the doctor to provide some answers. Yet many people are often sent home with a proverbial “clean bill of health” even when they know something is wrong. Only later is a problem identified–often by another doctor–and by then the person’s Continue Reading..
Motorcycle riding is a fun way to check out the city or leave the house. Regrettably, it likewise comes with its risks and threats. There are more than 35 million motorcycles in the United States, however just about 0.6 percent of them are involved in fatal accidents each year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Continue Reading..
When you are injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or any other preventable accident, healing time can vary. Cuts and bruises can improve in a matter of weeks while more severe injuries, like broken bones, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury, can take months or years to heal. For some people, a Continue Reading..
