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Month: August 2025

Already the Third leading cause of death in the United States, Medical Mistakes Up 13% Over Previous Year

by Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP | Aug 8, 2025 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Slip And Fall Injuries, Uncategorized

Preventable Medical Errors Spike in 2024 - Joint Commission Data Reveals Medical Mistakes Up 13% Over Previous Year The Joint Commission data for the year 2024 reveals that significant medical mistakes, known as Sentinel Events, increased by 13% over 2023. A...

Is the rear driver always at fault in a rear-end crash?

On Behalf of Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP | Aug 1, 2025 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Rear-end crashes happen every day, especially in heavy traffic. You might assume the rear driver is always at fault, but that's not always the case. In New York, as with most other states, fault depends on the situation, not just the position of the vehicles. How is...