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New York Personal Injury Attorney Discusses Coping with Birth Injuries: Cerebral Palsy
At present, about 500,000 American children and adults are coping with cerebral palsy. Children often remain undiagnosed until they turn two or three years old. Out of every 1,000 infants and young kids, two or three of them have cerebral palsy. While there is no cure once parents discover that their child has this condition, there are a number of therapies and drugs that can address some of the most troubling – and limiting – symptoms. How is Cerebral Palsy Often Defined? Cerebral Palsy actually refers to a number of medical conditions that can affect a person’s muscle tone, movement or posture. They can include learning disabilities, seizures, mental retardation, speech, hearing, digestive, and vision problems. Some sources indicate that most children develop cerebral palsy due to some type of injury or “insult” to the brain either before or during birth. While some parents or other caregivers may notice certain
Automobile Accident Lawyers Discuss 10-vehicle Staten Island Wreck
Police have provided details of a massive chain-reaction collision on Staten Island that occurred on Sunday, June 19, at approximately 1:45 p.m states Arkady Frekhtman, one of the automobile accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm in New York City. Collision at Intersection According to NBC 4 News, a motorist pulled into the intersection of Travis Avenue and Victory Boulevard, hit a number of vehicles and went airborne. The vehicle, identified as a Lexus, then struck a number of other vehicles. Ultimately, the wreck involved 10 vehicles. A spokesperson for the NYPD later said the Lexus was in a another accident before the 10-vehicle wreck. The driver allegedly left that scene at excessive speeds before the massive pile up occurred. Multiple Injuries and a Fatality Emergency personnel transported the Lexus’ motorist and ten other people to area hospitals. Medical personnel reported her as critical. Authorities said there were other
Be Prepared and Know What to do after a Car Accident
It is estimated that a car accident occurs every minute. These accidents can be quite traumatic and can induce stress and confusion for those involved. It is always best to be prepared and know what to do after a Car Accident. If you are in a car accident, there are certain steps you should follow. These steps can assist in minimizing injury, as well as ensuring the right legal steps are taken. Knowing these steps ahead of time can make it easier to understand and follow the proper procedures. Stop First and foremost, with any accident, you should stop. Even in cases of minor accidents or involving parked vehicles. Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime. It is important to stop at the scene of any vehicle accident you may have. Assess Injuries If you are seriously injured, it is best to stay still until an ambulance arrives.
Attorneys Help with Construction Site Accident Elevation Related Accidents
On August 10th, another construction worker fell four stories while working on building in Midwood, Brooklyn, according to PIX11. The man arrived at Kings County Hospital in critical condition following the accident states one of the New York City construction site accident lawyers at the F&A injury law center. The Buildings Department revealed that the building had prior safety violations as recently as February of this year. At that time they received a “work stop” order until they corrected the violation. Too many construction workers fall from significant heights while working, particularly in the New York City area. OSHA and other agencies have workplace safety laws in place to protect employees, but when the employer doesn’t do its job, you are the one who ends up paying for their mistake unless you seek an attorney’s assistance. Attorneys know the law, including New York Labor Law 240, 241(6), that protects construction workers
New York City Birth Injury Lawyers Discuss $1.3 Million Jury Award
A jury in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, awarded $1.3 million to the estate of an infant who died following complex heart surgery at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children explains one of the New York City birth injury lawyers at the F&A personal injury law firm. After an 11-1 vote, the jury returned the verdict in Common Pleas Court on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. The jury concluded that the infant’s death resulted from an excess amount of calcium administered by the anesthesiologist during the procedure. Higher Mortality Rate A previous Philadelphia Inquirer investigation revealed a higher mortality rate at this hospital compared to hospitals nationwide. Specifically, from 2009 to 2014, newborns that underwent complex heart surgery at St. Christopher’s did not survive 24 percent of the time, while the nationwide mortality rate is less than nine percent. The newspaper also concluded that newborns, defined as patients less than one month old, remained at
Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Tour Bus Crash in Central Park
A double-decker tour bus ran up on a curb and crashed into a tree in Central Park on Thursday, July 21 states one of the New York City bus accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm in Manhattan. According to the New York Daily News, 13 people suffered injuries when the accident happened at approximately 1:15 p.m. at Fifth Avenue and East 63rd Street on the Upper East Side. Those Injured Transported to Two Hospitals Authorities said that a 70-year-old male to tourist and a 71-year-old female tourist suffered head injuries. Emergency personnel transported them to New York Presbyterian Hospital. According to the FDNY, all other injured victims were taken to Lenox Hill Hospital. Witness Hears Loud Noise at Impact A 41-year-old construction worker working nearby described how he heard a boom at impact. The bus driver told authorities a taxi cut him off although witnesses did not immediately