Highlighting Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Issues Affecting New Yorkers

Unsafe Injections

Thursday, January 31st, 2013

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When you roll up your sleeve to get an injection do you ever think about asking the doctor or nurse whether they are reusing the needle? Most people would never think to, but unsafe injections are a serious and potentially deadly problem.

The recent articles regarding thousands of patients in upstate New York who may have been exposed to life threatening diseases due to hospitals reusing insulin pens are only the most recent example of how unsafe injection practices can expose patients to deadly illnesses. Read More→

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Dangerous Doc Finally Loses License

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

After 40 malpractice cases and multiple complaints to the state, the Department of Health finally revoked the license of Dr. Robert Cattani, calling him an “imminent threat to the health and safety” of New Yorkers.

According to a Daily News article, Dr. Cattani’s incompetence resulted in injuries ranging from blindness to life threatening renal failure. Many patients blasted the DOH, complaining that the process of revoking Dr. Cattani’s license took too long. Read More→

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Breast Cancer Detection Law Signed

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012

Good news for New Yorkers!  Our State signed into law an important new measure to help promote early detection and treatment of breast cancer.

The new law, which will take effect in 180 days,  will provide women with important information they need to make decisions regarding their health.   Read More→

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Protect Your Family Before An Accident

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

 

Being injured in an auto accident is traumatic, but that trauma can be magnified if there is insufficient insurance to compensate you for your injuries. You can protect yourself and your family by being smart about your own coverage before an accident by purchasing sufficient uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.

Although the law prohibits driving without insurance, there are unfortunately drivers who ignore that law Read More→

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