When a routine medical procedure turns into a life-threatening situation, the effects can be devastating. That was the case for a 33-year-old woman who is at the center of a multimillion-dollar medical malpractice trial.
The woman underwent a...
Scaffolding Buckles Leaving Window Washers Dangling from a High-Rise
Accidents involving scaffolding are many times the result of support or planking giving way. That’s apparently what happened when two window washers had to be rescued from a Midtown Manhattan high-rise.
The scaffolding buckled, leaving the...
Similarities in Symptoms of Bell’s Palsy and Stroke Could Lead to a Misdiagnosis
Some medical conditions share similar symptoms, and some patients may be misdiagnosed. Although it doesn’t always result in serious consequences, in some cases a misdiagnosis can be life-threatening. One example is when doctors do not properly...