New York expressway closed due to 11 car accident
Poor weather conditions were partially at fault for several accidents in the New York area on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. One accident involved eleven cars and resulted in at least one injury. The car accident occurred on the Staten Island Expressway. According to officials, the accident happened around 9 a.m. on the morning of Jan. […]
Couple pushes for new law after birth injury, death of daughter
Mothers- and fathers-to-be place a lot of trust in doctors and medical staff when it comes to the delivery of a healthy baby. Sometimes, unavoidable issues occur during pregnancy that result in birth problems or unhealthy infants. In some cases, obstetric negligence results in the injury or death of a baby. For one couple, brain injuries following the delivery of their baby resulted in tragic consequences.
Ski helmets and brain injuries: a mixed verdict so far
The recent traumatic brain injury suffered by Formula One racing star Michael Schumacher is very much on the minds of many New York ski enthusiasts as they head off to their favorite slopes to take advantage of this winter’s record snowfalls. One element of Schumacher’s injury at a French ski resort that has many skiers […]
Bus accident leaves 10 injured, destroys storefront
New York residents are very familiar with public transportation and rely on buses, cabs and other vehicles to get them safely around the city. A bus accident in a neighboring state illustrates that incidents can occur with any vehicle. In this case, the accident lead to numerous injuries and serious property damage. The incident occurred […]
Indemnification release at center of hospital negligence
Whether patients are exposed to hazards or tainted equipment, or staff is put at risk due to unclean hospital facilities, organizational negligence can cause serious consequences for many. Hospital negligence can impact doctors and nurses as well as patients. In a recent case against a New York hospital, plaintiffs claim that negligence caused the death of a doctor.
NYC couple and newborn baby die in recent hit-and-run accident
Car accidents are often tragic. However, some are even more horrific than others, leaving community members in shock. That has been the case after a recent fatal car crash in New York City left a young couple and their newborn baby dead. The woman was seven months pregnant. She started not feeling well, so she […]
Jets coach involved in 3-car crash
A car accident may not only force people to change their plans. A car accident can also leave people with serious injuries. Those serious injuries may even prevent people from working. The coach of the New York Jets was recently involved in a car accident. Rex Ryan reportedly ran through a red light before colliding […]
Brooklyn car accident leaves 60-year-old woman dead
People in New York City usually assume that they will be safe walking on the sidewalk. However, a recent crash in Brooklyn shows that isn’t always true. A 60-year-old woman was killed and three others were injured recently when an Acura SUV landed on the sidewalk after driving through a stop sign and colliding with […]
Famous rapper injured in New York City crash
As evidenced by a recent crash in New York City, no one is immune to car accidents. Even the rich and famous can be victims of car accidents. They may even suffer injuries serious enough to warrant a trip to the hospital. Last week, rapper 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, was involved […]
Transplanted organ exposed to contaminants during surgery
A New York couple is coping from the effects of an unusual set of circumstances which complicated an organ donation. A man was in need of a kidney transplant, and his wife was a perfect candidate. She passed all of the tests, and her kidney was perfectly healthy. However, as a result of surgical error the kidney had failed, and he now needs another transplant. The gift his wife gave has been negated.