Archive for October 2021
CPAP Machines Linked to Cancer
This past summer, CPAP manufacturer Philips issued a voluntary recall of their sleep apnea machines after the discovery of their link to serious cancers. Below, the medical product liability attorneys at SPBMCC detail the recall and the legal avenues victims can take to seek compensation for their diagnosis. What are CPAP, Bi-PAP and AVS…
Read MoreCerebral Palsy Caused During Birth: Is It Medical Malpractice?
Cerebral palsy, or CP, is a group of disorders that affect movement, muscle tone and/or posture. While not every case of CP is due to a mistake on behalf of the doctor during birth, sometimes medical negligence can be directly related to CP in some newborns. If you or your child experienced complications during…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Misdiagnosis Statistics in Light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a period that recognizes the struggles of breast cancer survivors and raises awareness for annual campaigns organized by breast cancer charities. This October, in light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our firm is raising awareness by acknowledging the severity of a breast cancer misdiagnosis. Below, our team outlines startling…
Read MoreFive Car Accident Injuries That May Require Surgery
The more serious the car accident, the more serious the injuries that can result. Physical trauma as a result of a severe car accident may lead to major surgeries and therapies to repair damage that occurred in the body. Below, the vehicle crash attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. details…
Read MoreNY Lawmakers Advocate a $4 Billion Nursing Home Victims Compensation Fund in the Wake of COVID-19 Death Toll
Since March of 2020, over 15,000 nursing home residents have died of COVID-19. In addition to grieving their losses, many of the deceased’s family members were barred from filing wrongful death lawsuits due a granted of immunity to health care facilities. Now, families of COVID-19 victims who resided in nursing homes may have a remedy…
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