Roller coaster accident at Coney Island raises safety concerns
Spending the evening at the amusement park can be a great way for families to enjoy time together. In order for the experience to be as fun as possible, however, amusement rides must be properly maintained for the safety of all patrons. New York investigators are looking into a horrifying incident that left a 5-year-old […]
New York City pedestrian accidents can lead to lawsuits
In one weekend alone there were four separate pedestrian accidents in New York City. The four accidents resulted in two deaths and three people injured. The accidents also point to a larger issue of pedestrians and motorists not watching where they are going in the city. A recent CBS New York article reported on all […]
Bus driver accused of using phone before tragic accident
A recent tragic accident, just miles from Manhattan, should serve as a reminder on the dangers of distracted driving. At this point, the bus driver is accused of either talking or texting on his cellphone when he hit a light pole that came crashing down on a city of West New York sidewalk. According to […]
Wrong-way driver on Tappan Zee Bridge causes fatal accident
A head-on collision caused by a wrong way driver on the Tappan Zee Bridge killed one passenger and injured four others. This recent accident was just one of several involving a wrong way driver on this bridge. The accident happened a little before 9 p.m. on Tuesday. At the time, the bridge — which takes […]
Two hurt when elevator suddenly dropped
When someone is injured in an elevator accident, this can result in a lawsuit. Recently, a mayor recognized the fact that the city may end up getting sued after two men were hurt in an elevator accident. The two men — one a city employee and the other completing community service mandated by the court […]
CDC report: Sports-related traumatic brain injuries on the rise
Due to the increase of sports-related brain injuries among those age 19 and younger, health officials are now pushing for more to be done to prevent these types of injuries from happening in the first place. Overall, the number of deaths due to brain trauma has decreased. However, the number of underage athletes being seen […]
Doctor’s leg amputated after surgical error
Recently, a doctor who lost his leg due to a medical error spoke out about what happened to him, hoping his experience can end up making a difference and lead to a decrease in medical errors.
Driver loses control, injures 8 in Manhattan
Anyone who lives in New York City can tell you the streets are crowded. Cars, buses and cyclists are zipping around, while pedestrians stick to their routes by foot on the city sidewalks. With everyone in such close proximity to each other, it can be a disaster when one person loses control. Recently, a Queens […]
Bicycle accidents a leading cause of head injuries
Most New York City residents do not even own a car. Instead, many rely on public transportation, walking and bicycles to get to where they need to be. And now, with the bike sharing program CitiBike underway, biking may become an even more popular mode of transportation. However, what many riders may not realize is […]
New York City surgeon removes wrong kidney; hospital apologizes
A wrong-site surgery at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City recently made headlines when the wrong kidney of a 76-year-old was removed. In this case, while it is unknown what caused the wrong-site surgery, it turns out wrong-site surgical errors are more common than many might realize.