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Based on a recent FDA analysis of clinical trials conducted by drug manufacturers, it has been determined that many drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can cause hallucinations in children, even when taken in their prescribed dosage.

Many of the children affected demonstrated no prior risk factors for hallucinations or psychotic episodes. Some children believed worms, bugs, or snakes were crawling on them. Another child started running around very fast and then inexplicably stopped, falling down. She claimed she had run into a wall, even though there was no wall in the vicinity.

Some of the drugs found to cause hallucinations include Ritalin and Adderall, two of the most commonly prescribed ADHD drugs on the market. It is important to note that the incidence of hallucinations in children is still somewhat rare. However, it is a noticeable enough trend for the FDA to determine that warning labels are warranted for these drugs.

According to Dr. Harold Koplewicz of the New York University Child Study Center, children under age 10 are especially prone to developing hallucinations. He has also noted that once children are taken off the medication, the hallucinations generally stop.

Approximately 3-7% of children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD, and millions of children are currently taking prescription drugs to treat symptoms associated with the disorder.

If your child has suffered any adverse affects from taking ADHD medication, you should consult an experienced defective drug attorney immediately. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your child's injuries.

If you live in the Chicago, Illinois area and have a defective drug claim, please contact the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

From the 1930's to the 1970's, the U.S. Navy used a large quantity of products containing asbestos in their ships. Virtually every ship constructed prior to 1970 was riddled with asbestos. No matter where you went on a ship, you were almost guaranteed to be exposed to the toxic chemical.

Asbestos could be found in boiler and engine rooms, sleeping areas, dining halls, navigation rooms, gaskets, valves, cables, and cements. This widespread use of asbestos placed naval officers at serious risk of developing mesothelioma and the many other dangerous diseases associated with asbestos.

The U.S. government has been aware of this unnecessary danger posed to their naval officers for decades. In 1939, the Navy's Surgeon General submitted a report citing the hazardous health conditions present on most naval ships, as well as the unusually large number of naval officers who have developed asbestosis. Inexplicably, the U.S. Government ignored the Surgeon General's findings and continued using asbestos in large quantities on their ships for another 30-40 years.

Due to their long-term exposure to asbestos in the middle part of the 20^th century, many retired Navy officers are suffering from asbestos-related injuries today. If you are a Navy veteran who has developed mesothelioma, asbestosis, or any other condition due to your exposure to asbestos while in the Navy, you have rights. It is important to consult an experienced asbestos attorney so that you can receive the compensation you deserve.

If you live in Maryland, Pennsylvania, or Delaware and have mesothelioma, please contact the Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos today to schedule a consultation.

A 6-year-old boy died at a monster truck show in Washington after pieces of one of the trucks hit the boy. One other person was injured in the truck accident.

During the freestyle competition at the show, parts began flying off of a truck that was doing doughnuts. The debris launched over the safety barrier, landing all over the stands. One of the pieces, weighing between seven and twelve pounds, hit the boy in the head.

Tragically, the monster truck show was allowed to continue. Despite the injuries to the young boy and another man, the show went on as if nothing had happened. Many spectators in the crowd tried throwing cups at the show participants in order to get their attention so that they would stop the show. Others simply left the building with their children to avoid possible injury.

It appears that the incident was caused by a defective vehicle. Several other monster truck shows were held throughout the weekend, but the defective truck was pulled from those shows.

The promoters of the show will most likely face a serious wrongful death lawsuit as a result of the incident.

If you have a wrongful death claim in the Phoenix, Arizona area, please contact the Law Offices of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

With our country in the midst of an economic recession, many people are trying to cut corners wherever possible in order to stay financially afloat. Unfortunately, not all people make wise decisions about what to eliminate from their budget in these tough times.

A recent study from the Insurance Research Council (IRC) predicts that over the next two years, our country will see an increase in the number of uninsured drivers on the road. The study demonstrates that as the unemployment rate rises, many people out of work elect to drop their auto insurance coverage to save money.

According to the IRC, the percentage of drivers on the road without insurance coverage is expected to increase from 13.8% in 2007 to 16.1% in 2010. Currently, there are six states with uninsured motorist rates above 20%: New Mexico, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, Florida and Tennessee. By 2010, we should see several other states join this list.

There are several problems with this trend. First, it is illegal to drive a vehicle without proper insurance coverage. Second and more importantly, if you are involved in an accident, it is more likely than ever before that the other driver will not have auto insurance.

In light of this information, it is a good idea to contact your auto insurance company to make sure that you have uninsured motorist coverage on your policy. This coverage will help you reduce your risk of financial loss in the event that you are injured in an auto accident caused by an uninsured motorist.

Uninsured motorist coverage varies by state, so it is important to check with your insurance company to find out what coverage you are entitled to in your region. It is also important to always consult an experienced auto accident attorney when you have been injured in an accident by an uninsured motorist. Hiring proper representation will increase the likelihood that you will be able to collect the damages you deserve to cover your injuries and property damage.

If you have been injured in an auto accident in the Tulsa or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area, please contact Carr & Carr Attorneys at Law today to schedule a consultation.

A Massachusetts jury has awarded the family of Priscilla Jardine $2 million in their wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Debra Gail Knee, the doctor who delivered her baby in February 2004.

Jardine was given labetalol, a blood pressure medication, during her Caesarean section birth back in 2004. After receiving the drug, the 32-year-old woman's blood pressure reached dangerously low levels, and she eventually went into cardiac arrest. Jardine died shortly thereafter.

The jury found that Dr. Knee was negligent in her decision to give Ms. Jardine the blood pressure medication during the delivery of her baby. Dr. Knee denies all wrongdoing and plans to appeal the verdict.

All too often, doctors and hospital staff are negligent in their treatment of their patients. When this medical malpractice results in the death of a patient, the family of the victim can usually bring a wrongful death claim against the health care professionals to recover damages for their loss. It is important to hire an experienced wrongful death attorney who understands the complexities of these cases.

If you have a wrongful death claim in the New York City area, please contact the Law Offices of Silberstein, Awad, & Miklos, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

The mother of two children born a year apart alleges that Queens Hospital Center in New York City is responsible for each of them having a paralyzed arm. According to mother Annemarie Dhana, the doctors "yanked" both infants out of the womb in 2006 and in 2007 resulting in both children being diagnosed with Erb's palsy. Dhana has filed a suit accusing the hospital and its parent corporation, New York City Health and Hospitals, of negligence and malpractice at childbirth.

In papers filed in the suit, it is alleged this causes damaged nerves controlling their arm and hand. Both children, now one- and two-years-old, are still in physical therapy. Dhana also alleges in the suit that doctors were aware she had gestational diabetes, which occurs only during pregnancy. Diabetes is one of the risk factors for Erb's palsy. Dhana further claims that her care was mishandled from the prenatal stage all the way through the birth of her second child. She believes the injuries would have been avoided through a C-section or other preventative measures.

Dhana has also had to request that a judge extend a deadline for filing the suit. She missed the one year deadline for filing after her first son was born. Dhana claims this is because as a new mother, she has been burdened with trying to care for her injured children. Not only was the lawsuit not on her mind, but she was also concerned it would affect the quality of her children's care if she filed.

It should go without saying that new parents of children born with Erb's palsy are wrapped up in caring for them, and shouldn't be spending time worrying about lawsuits. That is why it is in your best interest to contact an attorney with experience in these types of cases.

If you are in the Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Nassau County or Suffolk County, New York area, and have a child who has Erb's palsy, please contact the Erb's palsy attorneys at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C.

Brianna Nicole Shanor, an 8-year-old girl from Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, died Monday after being attacked by a dog.

Shanor had been staying with William Renda, a friend of her mother, for the past month. Renda has several large dogs on the property. The dog that attacked Shanor was a mixed-breed dog weighing over 100 pounds.

Shanor walked past the dog on her way into the house. The dog, which was on a 15-20 foot chain, bit her in several places, including her neck. When Renda went to check on the girl, he found her lying inside a nearby trailer. She was taken to a nearby hospital, but doctors were unable to save her life. The dog has been quarantined after the incident.

Dog bite injuries can be very serious, especially when the dog attacks a young child. If you have been the victim of a dog bite, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. It is also a good idea to consult an experienced dog bite attorney. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries.

It is uncertain whether or not Shanor's mother will file a wrongful death lawsuit against the dog's owner.

If you have suffered injuries from a dog bite in the Columbus, Ohio area, please contact the Law Offices of Robert W. Kerpsack Co., L.P.A. today to schedule a consultation.

A recent Ohio Supreme Court decision has made it much more difficult for people to receive compensation on asbestos and mesothelioma claims. They ruled that a 2004 law enforcing more stringent regulations regarding asbestos claims can now be applied retroactively to cases filed before the law went into effect in 2004.

As a result of this decision, a substantial percentage of the 40,000 pre-2004 Ohio asbestos claims may now be dismissed.

The law mandates that a plaintiff in an asbestos or mesothelioma claim must be treated by a medical expert. Previously, a medical expert could simply review the plaintiff's medical records. The law also requires plaintiffs to provide medical evidence that their condition was a direct result of exposure to asbestos.

The purpose of this law was to lessen the massive amount of asbestos litigation inundating the Ohio court system. However, as a result of this law, many people suffering from asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer may be unable to receive the compensation they deserve.

If you have an asbestos or mesothelioma claim in the Pennsylvania area, please contact the Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

A sudden salmonella outbreak has killed six people and left more than 470 others very sick across country. Salmonella is a dangerous bacteria that commonly causes food poisoning. People suffering from salmonella generally experience diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and a fever.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has linked the salmonella outbreak to peanut butter and peanut paste produced in a Blakely, Georgia plant run by Peanut Corp. of America. The company supplies peanut butter and peanut paste to many other food companies for use in their products.

In order to avoid contact with the contaminated peanut butter, you should stop eating cookies, cakes, ice cream, and other food products containing peanut butter until the salmonella outbreak is under control. Jars of peanut butter sold in the grocery store seem to be fit for consumption.

Several major food manufacturers have recalled their products in order to prevent the spread of salmonella. Some of the more high profile recalls include:

• Keebler Soft Batch Homestyle Peanut Butter Cookies
  
• Keebler Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
  
• Famous Amos Peanut Butter Cookies
  
• Little Debbie Peanut Butter Crackers
  
• LARABAR Peanut Butter Cookie
  

For a complete listing of recalled products, visit the FDA website. To be on the safe side, it is a good idea to avoid eating all peanut butter products until the salmonella outbreak is contained.

If you have suffered an illness from a contaminated peanut butter product, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. Talk with a product liability attorney at once to learn how to best proceed with your claim.

If you have a salmonella injury lawsuit in the Washington, D.C. area, please contact the Law Offices of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

The U.S. government is currently trying to promote the use of electronic medical records in hospitals across the country. This is a bipartisan effort, supported by both President Bush and President-elect Obama.

In theory, electronic medical records seem like a great way to eliminate medical mistakes resulting from the use of paper records, such as unreadable prescriptions. However, the use of electronic medical records is currently a far-from-perfect system, and in many ways, may put patients at greater risk than the current paper system does.

The use of electronic medical records in Veterans Affairs hospitals has pointed out serious problems that must be resolved before this system is used in hospitals across the nation. Between August and December 2008, computer glitches have put the healthcare of many veterans at risk.

Patients at VA medical centers received the wrong doses of drugs and had important treatments delayed because doctors received incorrect medical information for their patients. One patient was given a heparin drip for 11 hours longer than he should have – a situation that could have been fatal. Many patients' medical records appeared under a different patient's name on doctors' computer screens, leading to incorrect readings of vital signs and lab results. Approximately one third of the country's VA hospitals reported computer glitches over the past six months.

As of yet, no medical malpractice lawsuits have been filed in relation to these computer glitches. There have been no reports of patients suffering injuries or illnesses due to the computer glitches. But these glitches have the potential to cause a great deal of harm in the future if they are not corrected.

If you have suffered an injury due to a computer glitch at a VA hospital, you may have a valid medical malpractice claim. If you live in the Chicago, Illinois area, please contact the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

Yesterday afternoon, C.B. Sullenberger made the most harrowing flight of his career and narrowly averted disaster as he landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River. Despite landing in the frigid New York waters, there were no fatalities in the airplane accident, and very few passengers were injured.

The US Airways flight took off from LaGuardia airport in the middle of the afternoon. Shortly after take-off, the plane flew through a flock of birds. Passengers on board the plane reported hearing a loud bang as two birds flew into the plane's engines, rendering them useless.

With no engine power, Sullenberger had to prepare for an emergency landing. At first, he tried to get the plane back to LaGuardia, but he soon realized that he would never make it. Instead, the pilot landed the plane in the Hudson River.

Water began rushing into the plane immediately, but passengers remained calm throughout the evacuation process. All passengers and crew members made it off the plane safely and boarded rafts that took them ashore. Passengers on the plane praised Sullenberger for the way he handled a very difficult situation. Most likely, his quick decision-making and excellent maneuvering saved the lives of many people traveling on the plane.

This is one of the rare airplane accidents where there were no serious injuries. More often, these accidents leave many people severely injured or dead. If you have been injured in an airplane accident, you have rights. It is important to consult an experienced airplane accident attorney to see if you have a valid claim.

If you have been injured in an airplane accident in the Washington, D.C. area, please contact the Law Offices of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

Eli Lilly & Co., the pharmaceutical company that manufactures Zyprexa, will pay $1.42 billion to settle federal and state civil and criminal lawsuits related to the drug. They have been charged with illegally marketing Zyprexa for an unapproved use.

Zyprexa is an anti-psychotic drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. However, Eli Lilly & Co. has been marketing the drug to treat dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The FDA has not approved Zyprexa for treatment of these conditions.

The lawsuits against Zyprexa are aimed at sending a message to other pharmaceutical companies who regularly engage in similar "off-label" marketing practices. The government is attempting to crack down on this practice, since it puts many patients at risk.

This is not the first time Eli Lilly & Co. has been sued in relation to Zyprexa. The company has paid approximately $1.2 billion to settle 32,000 pharmaceutical liability claims involving the drug. There are currently about 125 cases still pending.

Despite settling the cases with the government, Eli Lilly & Co. denies all wrong-doing in the "off-label" marketing charges.

If you live in the Mobile, Alabama area and have been injured or developed an illness from taking Zyprexa or any other dangerous drug, please contact the Law Offices of Long & Waite, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

Kristian Sales, a DeKalb County, Georgia high school student, suffered a brain injury and several broken bones after being hit by a car. The incident was a hit and run.

Sales was walking across the street to get on a bus when she was hit in the auto accident. Her parents were nearby and witnessed the accident. Unfortunately, the incident happened too quickly for them to do anything to prevent it.

After hitting Sales, the driver slowed down momentarily but never stopped. It was dark at the time of the accident, so Sales' parents were unable to get a license plate or identify the vehicle responsible for the auto accident. Police are still looking for the hit and run suspect.

Auto accidents are a very common occurrence in this country and are responsible for serious injuries, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and sometimes even death. When you have been injured in an auto accident that was due to the negligence of another, you should contact an experienced auto accident attorney to see if you are eligible to receive compensation for your injuries.

If you have been involved in an auto accident in the Jacksonville, Florida area, please contact the Law Offices of Hardesty, Tyde, Green & Ashton, P.A. today to schedule a consultation.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has come under fire recently due to studies linking it to an increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, blood clots, and breast cancer. Now two new studies have demonstrated that HRT also shrinks the brains of women over age 65.

Interestingly enough, younger women who take HRT do not run the risk of brain shrinkage. In fact, HRT might actually improve brain functioning in younger women. There is a good explanation for this paradox. Estrogen has been proven to benefit healthy cells, but it is harmful to unhealthy cells. In older women who may be experiencing the early stages of dementia, HRT will make the condition worse. But in younger women who still have fully-functioning and healthy brains, estrogen will not exhibit this harmful side effect.

HRT is taken by many older women to relieve menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness.

Women who have developed illnesses or dangerous conditions as a result of taking HRT should contact an experienced pharmaceutical liability attorney immediately. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries.

If you have a defective drug claim in the Chicago, Illinois area, please contact the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

Last week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission declared that Jardine has announced an expansion of the voluntary recall for their cribs. The original recall took place in June and involved 320,000 cribs. This expanded recall will cover an additional 56,000 cribs.

There have been numerous reports of wooden slats breaking on these cribs, resulting in gaps large enough to trap and strangle babies. Since the June recall, there have been 19 reports of new incidents. In one of these incidents, a 22-month-old child fell through the gap created by the broken slats. None of the children were injured in these incidents.

The recall encompasses three models of Jardine wooden cribs:

• Dark Pine Olympia Lifetime Crib, model # DA715BC, date code between 2/04-1/07
  
• Antique Walnut Capri Single Crib, model # 0108L00, date code between 7/06-11/07
  
• White Capri Lifetime Crib, model # 0308C00, date code between 12/05-11/07
  

The date code and model number can be found on the label located on the inside of the bottom rail of the headboard or footboard of the crib. The cribs were sold at KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys R Us, and Babies R Us from March 2004 through January 2009. If you have one of the defective cribs, stop using it immediately and contact Jardine at (800) 646-4106 to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a new crib.

If your child has been injured by one of the defective Jardine cribs, you should contact an experienced product liability lawyer right away to see if you have a valid defective product claim against Jardine. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages.

If you have a product liability claim in the Columbus, Ohio area, please contact the law offices of Robert W. Kerpsack Co., L.P.A. today to schedule a consultation.

A Jacksonville, Florida woman is suing the doctors at Shands-Jacksonville Medical Center for medical malpractice after they left a piece of a knife in her head.

In August 2005, Edith McQueen was attacked in an incident of random violence. The attacker knifed her in the face. McQueen went to Shands-Jacksonville Medical Center for treatment, where they stitched her up and sent her home the next morning.

Shortly after the incident, McQueen started suffering from frequent headaches and went back to the hospital to get an MRI. The MRI detected the presence of a piece of knife blade lodged in her jawbone.

It is uncertain why the doctors at Shands-Jacksonville Medical Center did not take the time to x-ray McQueen's face on the night of the attack to make sure that no foreign and potentially dangerous substances were still lodged in her face before stitching her up. But this gross negligence certainly constitutes medical malpractice, and the hospital will most likely be forced to pay considerable damages in compensation for their careless ways.

If you have a medical malpractice claim in the Jacksonville, Florida area, please contact the attorneys at Hardesty, Tyde, Green & Ashton, P.A. today to schedule a consultation.

Douglas Perry, an ex-marine, was forced to stab and kill a pit bull that attacked his wife and two dogs. Perry and his wife were walking their two dogs when they were approached by a pit bull. The pit bull attacked one of their dogs, a Siberian husky. After terrorizing the husky, the pit bull attacked Perry's wife, biting her in the hand. The pit bull was not accompanied by an owner.

Perry ran into a neighbor's house and returned with a kitchen knife. He stabbed the pit bull twice before it released Ms. Perry from its grasp. The dog fell to the ground and died shortly thereafter.

Mr. and Ms. Perry both suffered hand wounds and received tetanus shots as a precautionary measure. Both of their dogs suffered puncture wounds and were taken to a nearby animal hospital for treatment. Both dogs should make a full recovery.

Police officers investigating the incident cleared Perry from all wrong-doing. They determined that his actions against the pit bull were in self-defense and were therefore fully warranted.

Dog bites can lead to severe injuries and emotional trauma. It is important to consult an experienced dog bite attorney after being attacked by a dog. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages.

If you have a dog bite claim in the Denver, Colorado area, please contact the law offices of Burg, Simpson, Eldredge, Hersh & Jardine, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently released a statement detailing a link between the drug Fosamax and the development of esophageal cancer. Fosamax is used to treat osteoporosis in women and is manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Merk.

Since Fosamax was approved for use in 1995, there have been 23 cases of patients developing esophageal tumors. In most cases, patients were diagnosed with cancer within two years of first taking Fosamax. Eight of the 23 patients have died so far.

There have also been 21 cases of Fosamax patients developing esophageal cancer in Europe and Japan. Six of these patients have already died. While this evidence is very strong, the FDA is still calling for further research to more conclusively establish this link. Currently, there is no recall for the drug.

This is not the first side effect reported related to an esophageal condition. For years, Fosamax has been known to cause esophagitis, an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus. Patients with a history of acid reflux disease should consult their doctor before taking Fosamax, since they may be at increased risk of harmful side effects.

Fosamax patients who have suffered a harmful condition from taking the drug should consult an experienced pharmaceutical injury attorney at once. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries.

If you live in the Phoenix, Arizona area and have a dangerous drug claim involving Fosamax, please contact the law offices of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. today to schedule an initial consultation.

A Port St. Lucie man was arrested on charges of abuse and neglect of an elderly person. Sadly, the person he has been charged with abusing is his 90-year-old mother.

His mother, Anna Chuboff, fell at the home she shares with her son and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Police were called and asked to report to the hospital to investigate a potential case of elderly abuse when doctors and paramedics noticed that Chuboff was wearing urine-soaked clothes, had not been washed for quite awhile, and was extremely emaciated.

Chuboff's shoes had been on her feet for long enough that they had started "growing into her feet." Her slippers had dug into her skin, and they were covered with fecal matter.

Chuboff indicated that her son was verbally abusive but not physically abusive. Although she suffers from diabetes and high blood pressure, her son has neglected to provide her with proper medical treatment to keep her conditions under control. Despite having problems controlling her bowel movements, her son frequently neglects to bathe her.

When police visited Chuboff's house, they found fecal stains all over the floor and walls, and the house stank from urine and feces. Chuboff's mattress did not have sheets on it either.

Sadly, elderly abuse and neglect is an all-too-common occurrence in our country. Frequently, victims of elderly abuse and neglect are residents at nursing homes or assisted living facilities. But unfortunately, there are also examples where children fail to provide their elderly parents with proper care in their own home.

Victims of elderly abuse and neglect have rights. It is important to consult an experienced elderly abuse and neglect attorney if you have a loved one who has suffered abuse at the hands of another. Your loved one may be entitled to receive compensation for injuries sustained.

If you have a loved one who has suffered elderly abuse in the West Palm Beach or Port St. Lucie, Florida areas, please contact the law offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. today to schedule a consultation.

William Rapetti, the contractor running the rigging company involved in a March construction accident in New York City, was indicted on homicide charges related to the incident. Seven people died last spring after a crane collapsed from a midtown Manhattan apartment tower.

Six of the seven victims were construction workers. The other person was a tourist from Florida. The crane crashed into a four-story townhouse. Several other buildings in the area were damaged in the accident.

Rapetti's company has already been fined more than $300,000 for safety infractions related to the accident. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Rapetti did not follow proper procedures when building the crane and failed to take adequate safety precautions which would have prevented workers from falling in the accident.

Due to the dangerous working conditions on many construction sites, construction accidents are very common occurrences. Unfortunately, many of these tragic incidents can be easily avoided if employers take proper precautions to ensure the safety of their workers. When a contractor is negligent in maintaining safe working conditions for employees, he may be liable for damages suffered as a result of his negligence. It is important to hire an experienced construction accident attorney who can help you receive fair compensation for your work injuries.

If you have been the victim of a construction accident in the New York City area, please contact the law office of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

Bristol Hospital in Connecticut has been fined $4,000 for several instances of grossly poor and inappropriate patient care.

One patient was given a dosage of medication ten times as strong as what was prescribed by the doctor. Another patient suffered severe burns during an MRI. A third patient's advance directive orders were ignored by health care professionals at the hospital.

The woman, who had a heart attack and was suffering from congestive heart failure, clearly stated in her advanced directive that she wanted CPR and ventilation. However, someone in the hospital changed her orders to read "comfort measures only." She was taken off the ventilator and died shortly thereafter. Her family indicated that she had never agreed to the change in her health care plans.

The hospital insists that they are not at fault for any of these actions. However, they have started making some changes to their policies and procedures so that future errors will not occur.

Tragically, many people turn to hospitals for important medical care only to become victims of negligence, medical malpractice, and hospital errors. The consequences for hospitals providing inadequate medical care can be catastrophic, and in extreme cases lead to permanent injuries or wrongful death.

It is uncertain whether Bristol Hospital will face malpractice lawsuits for their errors. But if the victims and their families can prove that the hospital was at fault for the poor treatment, they will be eligible to receive compensation for their damages.

If you have a hospital medical malpractice claim in the New York City area, please contact the law office of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. today to schedule an initial consultation.