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Medical malpractice cases can be filed in a wide range of circumstances in which a surgical error occurs. Some surgical errors only result in minor injuries, while some do not result in harm at all. Many surgical errors are catastrophic, and they are known as “never events,” according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and …

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While construction workers in New York can be at risk of serious injuries from many kinds of accidents, those construction accidents that involve electric shocks and electrical currents can be particularly devastating. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identifies electrocutions as one of the leading causes of death on construction sites across the country, …

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After the death of a loved one in Albany, it can be difficult to focus on any issues beyond making arrangements for your loved one and going through the grieving process. The death of a loved one can be especially devastating when you know that it could have been prevented, recognizing that the death resulted …

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While most people think about delayed cancer diagnosis cases in relation to adults who seek an accurate diagnosis from a health care provider after experiencing symptoms or following a routine screening procedure, it is important to know that a delayed cancer diagnosis can also affect younger people, including children. Indeed, delayed pediatric cancer diagnoses occur, …

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When people think about worksite hazards and injury risks, they often imagine dangers posed by heavy equipment or job tasks that require working at heights on scaffolding or similar materials. Yet it is important to know that work injuries have a wide variety of causes, and certain types of job-related injuries can happen in almost …

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Medical malpractice in Rochester can take many different forms, and it is critical to understand how different kinds of healthcare providers can be liable for patient harm. A common but less discussed area of medical malpractice involves pharmacists and dispensing errors. When can a pharmacist be liable for medical negligence, and how do dispensing errors …

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If someone you love died in an accident or as a result of another party’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing, you may be thinking about the possibility of a wrongful death lawsuit. Under New York law, the personal representative of the deceased’s estate must be the party who actually files the wrongful death lawsuit, but that …

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Construction sites pose a wide range of injury risks to construction workers in New York, from fall dangers to risks of getting struck by heavy equipment or exposed to harmful substances or electrical hazards. Employers and general contractors have a duty to ensure that construction sites in New York are reasonably safe for workers, that …

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Early detection of colon cancer is key to survival. Most colon cancer begins in polyps found in the colon, which can be removed during or after screening. Although not all polyps will become cancerous, many will. Removing them protects the patient and is relatively easy. For this reason, the American Cancer Society recommends that people …

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Like other cities around the country, Syracuse has seen its violent crime rate spike over the past few years. In 2020, murder rates jumped by over 50% compared to 2019, and they remain uncomfortably high. In 2022, shootings in Syracuse have increased by 23% and experts are not sure why. Many people are unaware that …

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