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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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Firm News
Our law firm is proud to announce that attorney Margie A. Soehl has been named one of New York’s 2015 “40 Under 40 Rising Stars” by The Hispanic Coalition NY, Inc. The “Rising Stars” program recognizes members of the Hispanic / Latino community under the age of 40 who have “demonstrated a quality of performance …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Product Liability
We are all aware of the multiple recalls in recent years for cars that have defective air bags, ignition systems, accelerators and other defects. But how much do you know about the “silent recalls” of defective products? Don’t feel bad if you have never heard of a silent recall before now. Even The Safety Institute …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Cancer Prevention
Unfortunately, a bill that would have helped victims of delayed cancer diagnoses in New York State failed to make it to the floor of the state Senate before the last legislative session ended. But hopefully, this won’t be the end of “Lavern’s Law.” The bill would have allowed New York State to join the majority …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Car Accidents
We put our children in the back seat of the car, in part, because we think they will be safer there in the event of a car accident. However, passengers of all ages are better off in the front seat of newer cars, according to a newly released study. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety …
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