The holidays are a joyous time for loved ones to get together and celebrate. Many of these celebrations end in tragedy due to drunk driving. The last week of December and first week of January are some of the most dangerous times to be out on the roads. In 2015, over...
Extended shifts may cause increased number of medical errors
When a patient goes in for treatment, they put their lives in the hands of trained medical professionals. Patients expect that their doctors will provide them with care that meets or exceeds the standard set by the medical profession. If a New York doctor is not...
Two children killed in apartment radiator accident
Generally, property owners have a duty to reasonably protect those visiting or living on the property from dangerous conditions. Failure to adequately maintain the property can cause people to be seriously injured. Some people may even be killed. One New York couple...
Doctors are unwilling to disclose medical errors, survey shows
As patients, we trust our doctors to provide the best care possible and keep us fully informed. Sometimes errors occur due to medical negligence. If an error does occur, the standard in the medical profession requires doctors to fully disclose the error to the patient...
Fatigued driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving
A nurse who suffers various health problems, including regular headaches explained the cause of her medical problems. She says, some years ago, after working all night on an overnight shift, she got in her car and proceeded to drive home. She remembers feeling tired...
Possible new bill may help protect bicyclists and pedestrians
Pedestrians and bicyclists are among the most likely groups of people to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. Pedestrian accident victims suffer traumatic injuries, some of which are fatal. Fortunately, some of the dangers facing pedestrians and bicycle riders are...
