Recent Posts in September, 2013

• Fatal medical errors common

  Sep 23, 2013
  Medical errors might be one of the leading causes of death in the United States, right after heart disease and cancer, the two top killers. A new ...
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• Deaths and Injuries from Texting Drivers: 100% Preventable

  Sep 23, 2013
  By Lisa Cummings Did you know that drivers are four times as likely to be in a car accident because of cell phone distractions according to the New ...
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• Hospital infections cost U.S. billions per year

  Sep 19, 2013
  According to studies that analyze the annual cost of treating infections that people obtain in hospitals, the number of hospital-acquired infections ...
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• Dentist to Pay $3 Million Verdict for Ignoring Infection

  Sep 19, 2013
  By Scott D. Kagan A Queens woman was recently awarded a $3,000,000 verdict after her dentist ignored indicators of an infection in her mouth. The ...
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• Johnson & Johnson recalling more products questions their best interest of the consumers

  Sep 19, 2013
  By Lisa S. Cummings One of our law firm's goals is to spread news about defective products, especially from companies who have made health mistakes in ...
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• Hospital Acquired Infections Costing Lives and Billions

  Sep 17, 2013
  By Lisa Cummings As a medical practice litigation firm, we feel it is important to discuss important medical news, especially news about infections. ...
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• Study indicates electronic records may lead to medical errors

  Sep 13, 2013
  Many doctors and hospitals across New York have adopted electronic record systems to improve both accuracy and efficiency. These electronic records do ...
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• New Robotic Surgery Side Effect Presenting Problems: Pneumonia

  Sep 12, 2013
  As a litigation firm representing people nationally from injuries due to robotic surgery, we feel it is important to provide yet more damaging news ...
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