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HAUPPAUGE: Anthony Capogna Killed In Forklift Accident at Nature’s Answer After Falling 10 Feet And Sustaining Head Injury

POLICE IDENTIFY VICTIM OF FATAL FORKLIFT ACCIDENT HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK (September 6, 2016) – A 64-year-old man died in a tragic work accident after falling off of a forklift and sustaining a head injury at Nature’s Answer on85 Commerce Dr, according to Patch.com. Authorities have been able to identify the man that died as Anthony Capogna. Police are saying that Anthony Capogna was standing on top of a forklift when another forklift accidentally bumped into the one that he was standing on. The crash caused the man to fall to the ground. He was later taken to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  The Occupational Safety and

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Tour Bus Accident Results in Injuries

Tour buses are a common site in New York City, especially in popular destinations like Central Park which most visitors enjoy exploring. Unfortunately, recent tour attendees found themselves in the middle of a dangerous situation instead of just enjoying their day at the park. The double decker tour bus that they were riding on became involved in an accident that caused injury to 13 people. When bus accidents happen, passengers who were aboard did not have control over their own safety and were reliant on the bus driver and other motorists to avoid high-risk behaviors. Injured passengers aboard a tour bus may be able to

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Four Injured After Crane Collapses on the Tappan Zee

In April of 2013, construction began on a new Tappan Zee Bridge. The construction project was long awaited, as there has been more than 10 years of debate before breaking ground. The new bridge will be just a few yards away from the old bridge, and it will span eight lanes. Construction is slated to be completed in 2018, and the new bridge is expected to last for 100 years. It will replace the old bridge, which was constructed for $81 million in 1955 and built to last 50 years. Unfortunately, a recent incident occurred during the construction of the new bridge which resulted in

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Survey shows heavy reliance on inhalers for asthma patients

New York residents who suffer from asthma are likely to use rescue inhalers on a regular basis. A study by Health Union shows that people may rely too heavily on rescue inhalers, and recommends that asthma patients consider having their condition re-evaluated if they find themselves dependent on their inhalers to get through their days.

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Medical errors in the emergency room

Several hundred thousand New Yorkers head to emergency rooms every year with the expectation of getting better from treatment. Unfortunately, medical errors sometimes happen in emergency room settings, resulting in permanent injuries to or the deaths of some patients. If you have been harmed by medical mistakes that happened in the emergency room, you may be able to recover damages for compensation of your losses.

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BINGHAMTON: Woman Rescued From Burning Car By Good Samaritans After Semi-Truck Accident Involving Several Cars On Route 17

FAULTY BRAKES MAY BE TO BLAME FOR THE ACCIDENT BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK (August 30, 2016) – A woman was rescued from a burning car by four good Samaritans after a semi-truck crashed into 10 cars on Route 17, according to CNN. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash, but the police believe that faulty brakes may have played a role. The accident was caught on tape by the dash-cam of a vehicle. It shows the tractor trailer crashing into the back of one car while pushing through several others. The woman that was rescued was forced into the concrete barrier by the accident shortly before

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NEW YORK: Five Kayakers Were Injured In A Boat Accident After They Were Hit By A Ferry In The Hudson River

NEW YORK, NEW YORK (August 30, 2016) – Five people were injured after their kayak was struck by a ferry boat in the Hudson River by 40th Street near Pier 79., according to CBS News. One of the people that was injured is in stable condition after sustaining a severe arm laceration. The other 4 people are believed to have only minor injuries. Rescue workers immediately rushed to the scene in order to treat those that were injured. It still remains unclear how the accident happened. The driver of the ferry may not have seen the kayakers. Witnesses say that the sun was low at

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NEWARK: Jesy Garcia Killed In Bus Accident After Two Transit Buses Collided Near Raymond Boulevard and Broad Street

(PLEASE SUPPORT THE FAMILY BY DONATING) NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (August 30, 2016) – A woman was killed in a tragic bus accident after the transit bus that she was traveling inwas t-boned by another bus near Raymond Boulevard and Broad Street, according to NJ.com Authorities have been able to identify the woman that died in the crash as Jesy Garcia. Police are saying that Jesy Garcia was killed on her way to work. Her family described her as incredibly hard working and filled with love. She was extremely fond of her grand kids. It remains unclear what caused the accident to occur. There may have been a mechanical failure with the

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New ideas may help treat breast cancer in New York

According to a European study of 6,693 breast cancer patients, it is safe to trust genetic testing when it conflicts with results from traditional testing. In some cases, the genetic test may suggest that there is a low risk of the cancer spreading while other tests say the risk is high. The study indicated that in such scenarios, women were just as likely to survive for five years compared to those who had chemotherapy.

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Why medical errors occur

When New York residents seek medical care, they put a great deal of trust in their physicians. The expectation is that the doctor is the expert who will make the best decisions possible to preserve the patient’s life and health. Unfortunately, some doctors make mistakes that can have a devastating impact on a patient’s well-being.

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