Traffic deaths increase during first half of the year
New numbers released by the federal government show an alarming trend. During the first half of this year, the number of traffic fatalities on U.S. roadways jumped 9 percent. Estimates show that more than 16,000 people have died so far this year. A spokesman for the American Automobile Association says the numbers are “disturbing,” especially […]
Nearby pedestrian killed in recent New York City crash
posted in Car Accidents on Monday, September 24, 2012. A car accident on New York City’s busy streets may not only leave drivers and their passengers with injuries. Because so many people are on foot, pedestrians may inadvertently be involved in a serious accident. An accident at Park Avenue and East 59th Street left a […]
Errors more likely to occur when children have chronic illnesses
Researchers have found that children with chronic illnesses are more likely to be exposed to medical errors. Numbers from 2006 indicate that 1.3 percent children with no chronic illnesses were exposed to medical errors, whereas more than 5 percent of children with chronic illness were affected by a medical error.
New York woman dies in crash after driver loses control
posted in Car Accidents on Monday, September 10, 2012. Speed appears to be a factor in an accident that left three people dead, including one woman from New York. The fatal car crash happened around 3:30 a.m. on Sept. 9. Police say the driver of the car lost control of the vehicle before crashing into […]
The cost of raising a child with cerebral palsy
A family in a nearby state recently got the help they need to care for their 7-year-old daughter with cerebral palsy. The young girl is not able to walk or talk and spends her days in a wheelchair. Through the Habitat for Humanity “Brush With Kindness” program, the family had $70,000 worth of renovations done to their home to accommodate their daughter’s needs.
Burnout could affect physicians’ ability to care for patients
Doctors in New York City and beyond have an important job to do. However, a survey of more than 7,000 doctors from across the country shows that more than four out of 10 experience burnout.
Car accident leaves Blossom star with injuries
Everyone in New York City and beyond knows that car accidents can happen, but you never expect that it will happen to you. This was surely the thought 36-year-old actress Mayim Bialik had before her Volvo was struck by another vehicle shortly after noon on Aug. 15 as she drove to a family get-together for […]
New York woman dies in four-car crash
A four-vehicle crash left a New York woman dead and others injured. The fatal accident happened around 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 15 along Interstate 78 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. According to police, a silver Toyota carrying five teenage boys pulled out in front of a Mazda carrying the deceased woman along with her husband and two […]
Major traffic delays could mean more accidents for New York City drivers
Most people are looking forward to the upcoming holiday weekend. However, New Yorkers will likely be faced with big traffic delays as many families hit the road for Labor Day weekend. Traffic monitoring company INRIX predicts that New Yorkers will face the largest traffic delays in the country. In fact, people trying to make it […]
Is more communication the answer to preventing medical mistakes?
In 1999, the Institute of Medicine estimated that close to 100,000 people die each year as a result of medical mistakes. Today, some estimate that about twice as many people die due to errors made by physicians and other medical professionals.