Suffolk County executive Steve Levy has signed into law social host legislation making it a crime to let under age children drink in their home.
The law imposes a $250 fine for the first offense and up to $1000 fine and a year in jail for a third offense for those who knowingly allow underage drinking. Children may consume alcohol if their parent or guardian is present.
Levy wrote a letter to Suffolk County legislators in which he said the penalties are meant to send a message that hosts have to be vigilant in monitoring the potential for underage drinking.
The law requires people who are homeowners, renters and those who control a private residence to stop people under the legal drinking age 21 from consuming alcohol on the premises. The adult is required to contact the police or a parent in such cases.
Suffolk now joins Nassau County in trying to regulate by statute underage drinking in the house. Both laws allow exceptions for religious purposes. Hopefully, underage drinking will become a thing of the past.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver please call Silberstein, Awad & Miklos’ attorneys for help.
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Monday, December 31, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
nightwork
The overnight shift has been implicated as probably causing cancer. The world health organization's international agency for research on Cancer has found that men and women who work at night suffer from higher rates of breast and prostate cancer. This means that working the overnight shift does not necessarily cause cancer but those working at night have an increased risk for cancer.
The body's biological clock controls the circadian rhythm. Working at night seems to disrupt that rhythm interfering with the production of melatonin. Melatonin is credited with suppression of tumor development. Melatonin is generally produced at night while we sleep and hence the possible correlation.
So far women who work at night have been found to be more prone to breast cancer and men more prone to prostate cancer. Suspect occupations include nursing and airline crews. These findings have an international impact since approximately 20% of the world's working population does so at night.
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The body's biological clock controls the circadian rhythm. Working at night seems to disrupt that rhythm interfering with the production of melatonin. Melatonin is credited with suppression of tumor development. Melatonin is generally produced at night while we sleep and hence the possible correlation.
So far women who work at night have been found to be more prone to breast cancer and men more prone to prostate cancer. Suspect occupations include nursing and airline crews. These findings have an international impact since approximately 20% of the world's working population does so at night.
If you or a loved one has medical malpractice questions in New York, please contact the Malpractice Law Offices of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, serving clients in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, Staten Island and Westchester County
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Garden City, New York 11530
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Saturday, December 8, 2007
Binge drinking and the fetus
Binge drinking and the fetus
Researchers at London have determined pregnant women who binge drink may not be harming their fetuses. Binge drinking is defined as occasionally drinking about five drinks in one session.
Over 3500 scientific papers written between 1972 and 2005 were looked at and narrowed down to 14 papers on binge drinking and pregnancy. While alcohol consumption during pregnancy during pregnancy was linked to miscarriage, stillbirth, abnormal birth weight and birth defects such as fetal alcohol syndrome there was little or no evidence regarding occasional binge drinking. One study soon Jess and binge drinking could affect brain development resulting in reduced verbal IQ, learning problems and poor academic performance. Still additional research needs to be performed and until that time pregnant women are well advised to avoid alcohol consumption.
Many times a doctor will raise the mother's prenatal drinking as a defense to a medical malpractice claim brought for an improper delivery resulting in an impaired infant.
If you or a loved one has medical malpractice questions in New York, please contact the Malpractice Law Offices of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, serving clients in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, Staten Island and Westchester County
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Joseph Miklos
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Researchers at London have determined pregnant women who binge drink may not be harming their fetuses. Binge drinking is defined as occasionally drinking about five drinks in one session.
Over 3500 scientific papers written between 1972 and 2005 were looked at and narrowed down to 14 papers on binge drinking and pregnancy. While alcohol consumption during pregnancy during pregnancy was linked to miscarriage, stillbirth, abnormal birth weight and birth defects such as fetal alcohol syndrome there was little or no evidence regarding occasional binge drinking. One study soon Jess and binge drinking could affect brain development resulting in reduced verbal IQ, learning problems and poor academic performance. Still additional research needs to be performed and until that time pregnant women are well advised to avoid alcohol consumption.
Many times a doctor will raise the mother's prenatal drinking as a defense to a medical malpractice claim brought for an improper delivery resulting in an impaired infant.
If you or a loved one has medical malpractice questions in New York, please contact the Malpractice Law Offices of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, serving clients in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, Staten Island and Westchester County
This may be considered a legal advertisement.
Joseph Miklos
Silberstein, Awad & Miklos
600 Old Country Road
Garden City, New York 11523
phone 877 ask 4 sam
www. Ask4sam.com
Friday, December 7, 2007
Conspiracy of silence
Conspiracy of silence
In 2000 the US Institute of medicine reported that approximately 90 8000 people die every year because of medical errors in hospitals. Now the annals of internal medicine report after surveying 1600 physicians in 2003 and 2004 that nearly half of all doctors failed to report incompetent or unethical colleagues. 46% of the physicians surveyed admitted that they knew of a serious medical errror but did not tell anyone about it. In effect the medical profession turns a blind eye towards the incompetence of the medical colleagues.
The statistics of this study were surprising. 96% said that physicians should report all instances of significant incompetence or medical errors. 45% of cardiologist and surgeons agreed. 85% of most of the doctors said they should inform patients about significant errors. This however did not occur. 40% of the doctors admitted to having knowledge of the serious medical error. 31% admitted they had done nothing about it at least once.
93% said they should provide medical care regardless of the ability of a patient pay but only 69% actually accepted patient could not pay. Most of the doctors agree that they need to keep up with changes in their profession but only 31% had undergone a competency review in the past three years.
This report paints a disturbing reality with regard to the ethics of the medical profession. State boards of medical examiners serve to license physicians but do not police or insurer quality medical care. The only hope that the general public has to ensure ethical medical treatment lies in the vigilance of the trial lawyers.
If you or a loved one has had surgery with an unexpected bad result and have questions about the quality of the medical care you received please call Silberstein, Awad & Miklos' attorneys for answers. Together we will continue our fight against FRIVOLOUS DEFENSES and DECEPTIVE DEFENSES.
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Joseph Miklos
In 2000 the US Institute of medicine reported that approximately 90 8000 people die every year because of medical errors in hospitals. Now the annals of internal medicine report after surveying 1600 physicians in 2003 and 2004 that nearly half of all doctors failed to report incompetent or unethical colleagues. 46% of the physicians surveyed admitted that they knew of a serious medical errror but did not tell anyone about it. In effect the medical profession turns a blind eye towards the incompetence of the medical colleagues.
The statistics of this study were surprising. 96% said that physicians should report all instances of significant incompetence or medical errors. 45% of cardiologist and surgeons agreed. 85% of most of the doctors said they should inform patients about significant errors. This however did not occur. 40% of the doctors admitted to having knowledge of the serious medical error. 31% admitted they had done nothing about it at least once.
93% said they should provide medical care regardless of the ability of a patient pay but only 69% actually accepted patient could not pay. Most of the doctors agree that they need to keep up with changes in their profession but only 31% had undergone a competency review in the past three years.
This report paints a disturbing reality with regard to the ethics of the medical profession. State boards of medical examiners serve to license physicians but do not police or insurer quality medical care. The only hope that the general public has to ensure ethical medical treatment lies in the vigilance of the trial lawyers.
If you or a loved one has had surgery with an unexpected bad result and have questions about the quality of the medical care you received please call Silberstein, Awad & Miklos' attorneys for answers. Together we will continue our fight against FRIVOLOUS DEFENSES and DECEPTIVE DEFENSES.
Call Toll-free 1- 877- ASK 4 SAM
Joseph Miklos
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Statins
Good news for people prone to heart attacks. A class of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins help to prevent heart attacks for about 10 years after people stop taking them.
The New England Journal of Medicine http://content.nejm.org/ has published a study from Scotland showing that men taking the drug Pravachol for five years significantly lowered their risk of heart attack and death from heart disease. The new study followed these men for another 10 years after they stop taking the drug. The group was then compared to a placebo groupin the five-year study. There was a 25% lower risk of heart attack or death from heart disease in the statin group.
The drug seemed to stabilize existing plaque and slow down the progression of coronary artery disease. Overall many people continue to take the drug and continue to receive its beneficial effects. The study has some long-term weaknesses but reducing levels of LDL cholesterol with statin drugs along with dietary changes reduces the risk of heart disease.
If you or a loved one has medical malpractice questions in New York, please contact the Malpractice Law Offices of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, serving clients in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, Staten Island and Westchester County
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Joseph Miklos
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Garden City, New York 11523
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The New England Journal of Medicine http://content.nejm.org/ has published a study from Scotland showing that men taking the drug Pravachol for five years significantly lowered their risk of heart attack and death from heart disease. The new study followed these men for another 10 years after they stop taking the drug. The group was then compared to a placebo groupin the five-year study. There was a 25% lower risk of heart attack or death from heart disease in the statin group.
The drug seemed to stabilize existing plaque and slow down the progression of coronary artery disease. Overall many people continue to take the drug and continue to receive its beneficial effects. The study has some long-term weaknesses but reducing levels of LDL cholesterol with statin drugs along with dietary changes reduces the risk of heart disease.
If you or a loved one has medical malpractice questions in New York, please contact the Malpractice Law Offices of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, serving clients in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, Staten Island and Westchester County
This may be considered a legal advertisement.
Joseph Miklos
Silberstein, Awad & Miklos
600 Old Country Road
Garden City, New York 11523
phone 877 ask 4 sam
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Saturday, November 10, 2007
Lead Poisoning
Lead Poisoning
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new report highlighting the dangers of lead poisoning amid concerns about imported toys containing lead. Both Mexico and China have been exporting toys to the United States and New York with high levels of lead in their paint.
The report warns that blood lead levels which are lower than the United States standard can cause lower IQs and other problems. In 1991 the CDC set a level of 10 mcg per deciliter of blood which quickly became the de facto standard of lead poisoning. In New York the Department of Health soon became involved with testing of apartments for lead poisoning and following poisoned children. Litigation arose and parents sued their landlords for poisoning their children with peeling lead paint. A common defense was that low levels of lead were not toxic. This defense is now in question.
This is the first time that the CDC has said that all levels of lead are important even those below 10 and under 20 mg per deciliter of blood. Generally speaking children with lead levels between 10 and 20 mcg per deciliter do not show obvious signs of lead poisoning .
Further information on the effects of lead and children can be found at:
* The National Lead Information Center by calling 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) or by visiting
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/nlic.htm
* CDC's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead
* EPA at http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/index.html
* HUD at http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead
If you or a loved one has lead poisoning questions in New York, please contact the Law Offices of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, serving clients in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, Staten Island and Westchester County
This may be considered a legal advertisement.
Joseph Miklos
Silberstein, Awad & Miklos
600 Old Country Road
Garden City, New York 11523
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new report highlighting the dangers of lead poisoning amid concerns about imported toys containing lead. Both Mexico and China have been exporting toys to the United States and New York with high levels of lead in their paint.
The report warns that blood lead levels which are lower than the United States standard can cause lower IQs and other problems. In 1991 the CDC set a level of 10 mcg per deciliter of blood which quickly became the de facto standard of lead poisoning. In New York the Department of Health soon became involved with testing of apartments for lead poisoning and following poisoned children. Litigation arose and parents sued their landlords for poisoning their children with peeling lead paint. A common defense was that low levels of lead were not toxic. This defense is now in question.
This is the first time that the CDC has said that all levels of lead are important even those below 10 and under 20 mg per deciliter of blood. Generally speaking children with lead levels between 10 and 20 mcg per deciliter do not show obvious signs of lead poisoning .
Further information on the effects of lead and children can be found at:
* The National Lead Information Center by calling 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) or by visiting
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/nlic.htm
* CDC's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead
* EPA at http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/index.html
* HUD at http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead
If you or a loved one has lead poisoning questions in New York, please contact the Law Offices of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, serving clients in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, Staten Island and Westchester County
This may be considered a legal advertisement.
Joseph Miklos
Silberstein, Awad & Miklos
600 Old Country Road
Garden City, New York 11523
phone 877 ask 4 sam
www. Ask4sam.com
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Medicare drug benefit
Medicare drug benefit begins its third year and the trouble is starting. It seems that about 2 million low income Medicare participants could be switched to a different insurance plan for their prescription coverage next year. Others will face double-digit increases in their monthly premiums unless they can find substitute coverage.
The reassignment coupled with higher premiums are reasons why seniors and disabled persons may want to purchase new plans. Under Medicaid open enrollment begins November 15 ands December 31. That is the time frame during which people can switch coverage.
The Medicare part B. plan will charge around $28 a month. There are approximately 1800 plans in the country and the premiums vary from about $9.80 for a basic benefit to about $107 for enhanced coverage. If you have received a letter from Medicare as 2 million people did it's time to start looking. Even if you have not received a letter its time to start looking.
The low income recipients are most likely covered under United healthcare or Humana and will be switched to Silverscript and Medco. Questions can be directed to 1800 Medicare or by contacting the state health insurance assistance program in your state. Http://www.medicare.gov or contact
the Center for Medicare advocacy Http://Medicareadvocacy.org
The ARP Medicare prescription preferred plan will increase monthly premium by 16%. Humana Inc. standard plan will increase by 71%. The ARP Medicare RX Save plan will increase 65%. At the same time Silverscript will lower its monthly premium by 24%.
Medicare prescription drug coverage and health coverage in general are complicated subjects. Please do not let you were open enrollment period pass without researching your coverage.
If you or a loved one has medical malpractice questions in New York, please contact the Malpractice Law Offices of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, serving clients in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, Staten Island and Westchester County
This may be considered a legal advertisement.
Joseph Miklos
Silberstein, Awad & Miklos
600 Old Country Road
Garden City, New York 11523
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www. Ask4sam.com
The reassignment coupled with higher premiums are reasons why seniors and disabled persons may want to purchase new plans. Under Medicaid open enrollment begins November 15 ands December 31. That is the time frame during which people can switch coverage.
The Medicare part B. plan will charge around $28 a month. There are approximately 1800 plans in the country and the premiums vary from about $9.80 for a basic benefit to about $107 for enhanced coverage. If you have received a letter from Medicare as 2 million people did it's time to start looking. Even if you have not received a letter its time to start looking.
The low income recipients are most likely covered under United healthcare or Humana and will be switched to Silverscript and Medco. Questions can be directed to 1800 Medicare or by contacting the state health insurance assistance program in your state. Http://www.medicare.gov or contact
the Center for Medicare advocacy Http://Medicareadvocacy.org
The ARP Medicare prescription preferred plan will increase monthly premium by 16%. Humana Inc. standard plan will increase by 71%. The ARP Medicare RX Save plan will increase 65%. At the same time Silverscript will lower its monthly premium by 24%.
Medicare prescription drug coverage and health coverage in general are complicated subjects. Please do not let you were open enrollment period pass without researching your coverage.
If you or a loved one has medical malpractice questions in New York, please contact the Malpractice Law Offices of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, serving clients in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, Staten Island and Westchester County
This may be considered a legal advertisement.
Joseph Miklos
Silberstein, Awad & Miklos
600 Old Country Road
Garden City, New York 11523
phone 877 ask 4 sam
www. Ask4sam.com
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