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At least 7 Dead, 200 Injured in Philadelphia Amtrak Derailment

Gary Silverstein May 14, 2015

Authorities have said that at least seven people have died and more than 200 of the 243 people travelling in it have been injured. The accident occurred when the train travelling on the Washington to Boston route took a curve at 102 miles an hour, more than twice the speed limit. All seven coaches of train were derailed at around 9:30 pm. Authorities continue to search the debris for survivors or victims since not all the passengers in the Amtrak manifesto have been accounted for. More than 200 Injured Passengers emerged from the carriages, bloodied, and battered. They had been tossed around inside the carriages

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Plane Skids Off Runway at LaGuardia

Robert Wolff May 13, 2015

Because commercial airplanes are such large and complicated pieces of machinery, any deviation from normal operations can be dangerous. Aviation experts often look at various categories of cases, including the most perilous kinds of failure-related crashes and landing problems. Still, some airplane accidents can occur on the runway before the plane ever gets off the ground. March reports on CBS news affiliates showed a plane at LaGuardia Airport leaving its lane on a runway and crashing into a fence to run aground very near an area of Flushing Bay nearby. Only the combination of the fence and snowdrifts from winter weather stopped the plane from

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Electronic records could cause legal issues for New York doctors

Robert Wolff May 12, 2015

Advancements in the process of documentation in the medical field aim to improve accuracy and provide a reliable reference for patients and professionals to optimize healthcare and minimize malpractice. If not maintained effectively, however, complications can arise. For example, electronic medical records provide such an opportunity for improvement, but education, skill and effort are required on the part of the healthcare provider for a successful final product.

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What is the Most Important Aspect a Jury Evaluates in a Personal Injury Trial

Gary Silverstein May 11, 2015

There are many people who ponder what is the most important thing jury evaluates in an auto accident, medical malpractice, or even wrongful death case? The jury will consider this pivotal aspect while deciding who is more likely right than wrong and that the plaintiff or the victim has shown what he is claiming is more likely true. Credibility is Vital The most important thing jury evaluates in personal injury trials is credibility. Who does the jury believe is more likely right than wrong? Do they believe you the victim, or do they believe the person who is being sued by you. This is critical

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Death Due to Natural Causes in the Autopsy Report

Gary Silverstein May 11, 2015

The autopsy report says death due to natural causes, but is it really what it means? Importance of an Autopsy Report in a Wrongful Death Case In a wrongful death case, it is essential to attain the autopsy report because it helps determine whether there was wrongdoing that caused or contributed to the death of your loved one. A pathologist is a doctor who specializes in evaluating people who have died, and he is the doctor who will perform the autopsy. Pathologists will conduct a thorough internal examination to determine the cause of death. Many times the language they use in their reports will be

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Commercial Driver’s License Rules in New York

Gary Silverstein May 11, 2015

A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is a very important resource for any professional operating a heavy motor vehicle on U.S. roadways. These types of specialized licenses show that an individual has met the basic requirements to operate a commercial-sized vehicle in addition to a regular motor vehicle. In the state of New York, drivers have to pass both a written CDL test and a CDL road test. In addition to federal regulations, the state of New York has its own current rules on acquiring a CDL in order to make sure applicants are properly skilled and experienced to operate trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles.

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