According to reports issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, it is estimated that 1.7 million people in the United States sustain traumatic brain injury every year.
According to statistics, Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects more people in the United States than multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) combined. This disease affects up to 1 million people across the country.
QUEENS: Woman Stuck By City MTA Bus While Pushing Stroller In Accident On Queens Street CITY MAY BE LIABLE FOR TRAGIC ACCIDENT QUEENS, NEW YORK (November 16, 2016) – A 43-year-old woman that was pushing her baby in a stroller was hit a city bus as she was crossing 46th Ave. at 111th St. in North Corona, according to the New York Daily News. The bus crushed the woman’s leg as she was crossing Queens Street. The three year old in the stroller did not appear to be harmed. The city had designated the street where the woman was hit as having a “Vision Zero” problem.
The holiday season is coming and it is that time of the year for shopping in crowded malls. When it comes to shopping and traveling, November and December are without a doubt the busiest months of the year. With so much excitement going around, people tend to forget about elevator and escalator safety while moving through the crowds. You should keep in mind that you can prevent most accidents by following simple tips for escalator and elevator safety. Guidelines to Keep You Safe on Elevators There are certain guidelines that you should keep in mind while you are boarding and riding elevators, including: Always board
I have used a high-low agreement many times during very difficult personal injury trials to protect my clients’ interests and guarantee they get money even in the event of a loss at trial. What is a High-Low Agreement? A high-low agreement is an agreement entered into by both parties regardless of the jury’s decision. With it, the plaintiff is assured or guaranteed to get a minimum agreed-upon amount . Of course, there is a maximum agreed-upon value which is your upper limit to collect even if the jury awards more. All parties must agree, which is often the challenge. The high-low limits are always negotiable. It’s a great tool used
Swelling and redness in a lower extremity that is accompanied by chills and a fever might indicate to a New York health care provider that a patient is dealing with a case of cellulitis. However, a Massachusetts study presents reason for caution in this area because of the prevalence of misdiagnosis related to the disease. Researchers evaluated the records of approximately 260 individuals and found that nearly one-third of them did not actually suffer from this serious condition.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), 85% of the large trucks involved in fatal traffic crashes in 2014 were heavy large trucks, i.e. trucks with a gross vehicle weight training (GVWR) of more than 26,000 lbs. 3,903 people in the United States were killed and 111,000 people were injured in crashes that involved large trucks. An estimated 438,000 large trucks in the US were involved in police-reported traffic crashes in 2014. Truck Accidents Caused by Drivers of Vehicle Passengers Passenger vehicle drivers, primarily cars, are often to blame for traffic accidents with large commercial trucks like big rigs. Many car drivers commit
While some cases of medical malpractice may be relatively manageable, some cases result in the death of a patient. If an individual dies as a result of the misconduct or negligence of a medical practitioner, their surviving relatives may have grounds to sue for wrongful death.
Public awareness efforts to educate New York women about signs of breast cancer may focus on lump detection through personal breast checks each month. However, less common symptoms could be just as serious. In fact, some breast cancer cases lack any breast-related signs. Because of these possibilities, additional facets might be warranted in education efforts to ensure that possible breast cancer cases are evaluated as quickly as possible.
FATAL ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (November 10, 2016) – A woman from Brazil has died after she was hit by an electrical truck near Fifth and Madison Aves, according to NBC News. Police are still working to determine how the accident took place. The woman that was killed in the car crash has been identified as Nuesa Marques-Diniz. This is the 120th time that a vehicle has fatal struck someone in New York City this year. It appears as though the truck that struck Nuesa Marques-Diniz was carrying large spools of wire at the time of the collision. It is unclear if the driver saw the
