Category Archives: Health

Child Safety Demonstration Shows Dangers of Hot Cars

According to experts, each year an average of 37 children die from heat-related deaths after -->

Kids and Vaping: Mango-Flavored Danger

Thanks to shrewd and aggressive social media campaigns and deceptive product development targeting teens and -->

What to Do If Your Surgery was Botched

Did you know experts estimate more than 250,000 people die each year due to surgical -->

Would you Know if your Child was Being Bullied?

According to experts, in 2016 more than 250,000 students ages 5 to 18 were bullied -->

Fatal Medical Diagnostic Errors More Common Than you Think

A recent study shows that from 2013-2017 errors related to diagnosis were the largest source -->

Struggling with your memory or vision? The solution may be easier than you think

Many of us have experienced bouts of forgetfulness at one point or another, but a -->

Protecting Patient Rights, Calling for Critical Changes

This past spring Managing Partner, Andrew Finkelstein & Senior Trial Attorney George Levy met with -->

When Your Lifeline Fails

In April 2017, we published a blog with crucial information about EpiPen and EpiPen Jr -->

Questions Raised After Images Surface of Bloody Wheelchair Given to Newburgh Patient

A patient at Newburgh’s St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital recently captured images of what appears to -->

Is Your Child’s Backpack Causing Physical Harm?

Does it appear your child’s backpack is growing in size every day? Is your child -->

Knee, Hip, and Back Pain Caused by Your Job

Did you know some people are more susceptible to periodic and chorionic pain due to -->

Tragic Death of a Toddler During Potentially Unnecessary Surgical Procedure

Just months ago a 14 month old Texas toddler died while undergoing a dental procedure. -->

Non Profit Hospitals in New York, Millions Being Spent on Staff As Oppose to Patients

A number of alarming issues surrounding New York State hospitals have recently made headlines. While -->

New Yorkers Rallying For Patient Safety

On May 6th cities across the State of New York held rallies calling for the -->

The Cause of E. Coli Outbreaks at Chipotle Still a Mystery

The Center for Disease Control released a statement summarizing their investigation into the cause of -->

New York Couple Receives Major Settlement in Surgical Negligence Case

An Ulster County family was recently awarded 1.75 million dollars in compensation in a surgical -->

FDA Exploring Possible Implications of Caffeine Laced Foods

FoodSafetyNews.com recently published an article highlighting the FDA’s inquiry into a peanut butter product manufactured -->

The Effects of Kernicterus

Kernicterus is an uncommon type of brain damage which occurs in newborns who have not -->

Recent News Regarding Inferior Venous Cava Filters (IVC’s). What You Should Know

Since 2005, the FDA has received over 900 adverse event reports involving IVC filters.  Some -->

FDA Warning: Painkillers May Increase Chances of Heart Attack/Stroke

The Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to think carefully about taking painkillers, like ibuprofen, -->