Chautauqua County: Arthur McArthur Killed In Fatal Ambulance Accident After Driver Fell Asleep
PATIENT KILLED IN FATAL ACCIDENT AFTER AMBULANCE DRIVER FELL ASLEEP Chautauqua County, New York (February 24, 2017) – A man being transported to a nursing home was tragically killed after the ambulance driver that was transporting him fell asleep behind the wheel. Authorities have identified the 77-year-old nursing home patient as Arthur McArthur. The driver […]
Chautauqua County: Arthur McArthur Dies In Car Crash After EmeregyCare Ambulance Careens Into Ditch
PATIENT KILLED IN FATAL ACCIDENT AFTER AMBULANCE DRIVER FELL ASLEEP Chautauqua County, New York (February 24, 2017) – An ambulance driver fell asleep and crashed into a ditch in a crash that injured an EMT and killed a 77-year-old nursing home patient. It does not appear as though the driver oft the ambulance has been […]
Chautauqua County: Arthur McArthur Killed In Car Accident After Driver Fell Asleep And Crashed
PATIENT KILLED IN FATAL ACCIDENT AFTER AMBULANCE DRIVER FELL ASLEEP Chautauqua County, New York (February 24, 2017) – A 77-year-old patient that was being transported from a hospital in Pennsylvania was tragically killed after the driver of an ambulance transporting him fell asleep. Police tested the woman that was driving the ambulance for drugs and […]
DUNKIRK: Deadly Car Collision Kills Ambulance Patient Arthur McArthur
PATIENT KILLED IN FATAL ACCIDENT AFTER AMBULANCE DRIVER FELL ASLEEP Chautauqua County, New York (February 24, 2017) – A 77-year-old patient was killed after the ambulance driver that was transporting him to a local area hospital fell asleep and crashed into a ditch, according to the Daily Mail. Authorities have been able to identify the […]
FAQs about Farm Accidents in New York Part II
According to recent statistics from the US Health and Safety Authority, 18 fatalities were reported in agriculture in 2015 while 30 were reported in 2014. Agriculture holds the record for having the highest fatality numbers above all other sectors for the sixth year in a row. In 2015, 55 deaths were caused by work-related accidents which, according to the HAS, is the exact number as 2014. Across all sectors, vehicle-involved incidents were the main cause of fatal workplace accidents – a total of 21, reports the HAS. All these numbers show that farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States.
Common Questions about Farm Accidents and Claims
Here is a look at more common questions that people in New York have about farm accidents and claims:
Q: I am concerned about my son’s safety while he works on a farm this summer. Are there programs to help prevent farm accidents?
FAQs about Deep Vein Thrombosis and Medical Malpractice in New York Part II
On behalf of the VTE Impact Assessment Group, established investigators reported that nearly 1 million cases of venous thromboembolism (VTE) occur each year in the United States.
Striving for better patient care in hospitals
New York residents may be aware that preventable medical deaths occur in hospitals each year in the United States. According to a representative from Health Watch USA, there have been a few reports that have estimated the annual number to be more than 200,000. Some of the preventable conditions that may lead to patient deaths while in a hospital setting include bed ulcers, blood clots and surgical errors.
FAQs about Pedestrian Accidents in New York Part II
According to the Traffic Safety Facts from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,884 pedestrians and 726 bicyclists died in 2014 as a result of crashes with motor vehicles in the United States. This means that more than 12 pedestrians were killed every day of the year. The same year, 65,000 injuries were reported – […]
The advantages of prefilled syringes over vials
A New York City hospital has found that using prefilled syringes instead of vials for surgery may be both cheaper and safer. Anesthesiologists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in Manhattan have begun using the prefilled syringes for some procedures. This is a time when mistakes may be more likely to happen because there are no checks on the anesthesiologist who is responsible for prescribing, preparing and administering the drug.
Ventricular Septal Defect and Medical Malpractice in New York
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, congenital heart defects, or CHDs, are a leading cause of birth defect-related illness and death in infants in the United States. According to one 2010 study, more than 2 million infants, children, teens, and adults in the US were living with CHDs.
