November 10, 2020 by Yale Spector
Regardless of the state you live or ride in, helmet laws can be confusing and frustrating to many motorcyclists. While they can be annoying and uncomfortable, it’s no secret that one of the best things you can do to reduce personal injury and even death while riding a motorcycle is to wear a helmet. Each …
September 7, 2020 by Yale Spector
Having a child is one of the most exciting and nervewracking events in a person’s life. When complications arise during labor, sometimes a doctor may need to use different tools or devices to ensure safe delivery. Common medical techniques used to assist a woman in complicated labor include a process called vacuum extraction delivery. In …
September 3, 2020 by Yale Spector
It’s not uncommon to be confused about the general rules and principles that apply to many medical malpractice cases. Medical malpractice can happen to anyone and it can take many forms. It falls under the tort of negligence and occurs when a patient is harmed by a doctor through actions like operating on a wrong …
June 29, 2020 by Yale Spector
Summer is in full swing and the 4th of July will be here before we know it. Whether you celebrate with a BBQ, pool party or a fireworks show, it’s important to observe certain safety precautions. Fireworks are an Independence Day staple, but with their beauty comes some danger. Fireworks can cause serious injuries, danger …
June 19, 2020 by Yale Spector
According to a study conducted by John Hopkins University, more than 250,000 deaths occur every year in the United States because of medical error. This accounts for 10% of all US deaths and is the third highest cause of death today. Medical malpractice happens when an individual is harmed or injured by a doctor who …
May 23, 2020 by Yale Spector
Surgical errors and medical mistakes are far more common than we think. Thousands of patients suffer from surgical errors every year and because of this, it is a leading cause of death in the United States. In a recent study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, (NCBI) they found that approximately 400,000 hospitalized …
May 5, 2020 by Yale Spector
Workplace injuries are extremely common. Every seven seconds a worker is injured on the job. Because of this, life altering accidents can happen at any time. These injuries can be repetitive like strained or torn muscles in your back or knees to something more severe like falls, broken bones, hearing loss and even death. Workers …
May 3, 2020 by Yale Spector
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a type of disorder that affects a developing brain, hindering muscle movements, balance, coordination and posture. In many cases it can also affect speech, hearing, sensation and vision. Usually congenital, meaning it is present from birth, CP can also be acquired through a difficult birth or significant head trauma in the …
December 20, 2019 by Yale Spector
The holidays are an extremely busy time in most people’s lives. From traveling to extreme weather conditions to cooking up homemade meals for the family, accidents are bound to happen. Accident statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that in 2018, between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, over 1,000 driving fatalities …
November 18, 2019 by Yale Spector
According to AAA, the American Auto Association, last Thanksgiving season we saw more than 48 million Americans on the road traveling by car. This number has been steadily increasing over the years, with the 2019 holiday season projected to be just as many, if not more people out on the roads. The Thanksgiving holiday travel …
