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The New York Times recently published a report about an ongoing investigation they have been conducting on several state institutions in New York that care for the developmentally disabled—people affected by conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome. The investigation reveals numerous cases where institutions knowingly hired unqualified employees, ignored complaints by concerned workers, and f [...]

An increasing number of medical professionals are playing with their cell phones, iPads, and other technological devices while also tending to patients, a situation that might result in dangerous medical mistakes due to inattention, according to a recent article in Information Week. Recently, The New York Times cited several examples of doctors, nurses, and other professionals using gadgets for personal reasons wh [...]

There has been extensive debate in New York recently about its medical malpractice insurance crisis, according to The Times Union. Though some studies have shown that implementing certain safety protocols can decrease malpractice premiums, specifically in obstetrics, realists understand that a true solution to the malpractice crisis is not so simple. Many believe tort reform is essential to overcoming the malpracti [...]

94 Percent of Nursing Homes Have Problems. That is the concensus of a recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services. 94 percent of for-profit nursing homes were cited for deficiencies of care last year. Of that number about 17 percent had deficiencies that could cause actual harm or “Immediate jeopardy” to patients. About two-thirds of nursing homes are for-profit. Problems cited include i [...]

Adverse events in hospital care is killing an estimated 15,000 Medicare patients every month, or one in seven hospitalized Medicare patients, according to a government survey released Tuesday, November 16 and reported by USA Today. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) conducted a survey of adverse events in hospitals studied a representative sample of 780 Medicare patients discharged from hospitals i [...]

As Arizona drunk driving injury attorneys, we were interested to learn about a recent study that proves people who are drunk are aware of their actions and the possible consequences, but often don’t care. This means it is possible that people who get behind the wheel when they are drunk know what can happen but don’t care enough to stop themselves. This also means that drunk drivers who engage in harmful situat [...]

If you’re thinking about choosing a nursing home for an aging friend or family member, education is your best tool against abuse. Emotions run high regarding the care of a loved one. News reports about the benefits and concerns of nursing home environments often conflict Learn which injuries are most common and when claims of negligence may apply. These matters are just as important as a facility’s staf [...]

If you suspect that a friend or loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse, what should you do about it?  Should you call the police? Talk to the staff? Consult a nursing home abuse lawyer? Any or all of these actions may be the answer. However, elderly residents do experience an increased incidence of bodily injury and misplacement of property simply due to their age or the state of their health.Get tips o [...]

Being unsatisfied with medical care does not always represent a reason for initiating a malpractice lawsuit. Every medical treatment is subject to risk, level of provider expertise, and just plain good or bad luck.Consider the facts and then call a medical malpractice attorney to answer your questions definitively on whether or not you have reasonable grounds for litigation.Which of these scenarios is a possible re [...]

Women who are trying to conceive and those who are already pregnant can follow some simple tips to promote a healthy pregnancy and to avoid complications at birth.   Select a competent doctor.   Get prenatal care as soon as you think you might be pregnant.  Avoid toxic substances especially in the home and workplace.  Quit smoking – women who smoke during pregnancy are more like [...]