New York residents who are dealing with mental illness themselves or with mentally ill friends and family expect to place a certain amount of trust in behavioral health staff. In another state, a case against a psychiatrist alleges doctor negligence and unprofessional conduct. Complaints include that the doctor made medication errors and ignored the needs of a pediatric patient.
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 after midnight on Dec. 19. Eight passengers on the bus were rushed to hospitals for treatment. Two drivers – including the bus operator – were also treated at hospitals. The bus driver was reported to be in serious condition due to head trauma. The bus, which was on its way
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.
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 and her husband called a car to take them to the hospital. On their way, the car was hit by another vehicle. The man died instantly. The woman was thrown from the car and pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The couple’s baby initially survived the crash and was delivered
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 with another vehicle. A third vehicle was also hit. Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident. However, that is often not the case. Car accidents can cause devastating injuries that require hospitalization, surgery and rehabilitation. Sadly, many people suffer fatal injuries in a car accident. Car accidents can occur
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 an Jeep Cherokee, causing it to flip over. The victim’s husband, daughter and granddaughter were also injured in the accident. They were taken to the hospital. However, they were first reported to be in stable condition. Four people in the Jeep Cherokee, including the driver, were also injured in the
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 in a car accident on the Long Island Expressway. According to reports, a truck rear-ended the rapper’s vehicle after its load shifted, causing the driver to lose control. Information on the rapper’s website indicates that the impact of the accident almost caused the SUV he was in to flip over.
With the recent storms that moved through New York, many people are experiencing issues with ice and snow on their properties. Landlords are held to a high standard to provide for their residents in order to avoid what is called premises liability issues. Residents who are injured as a result of the negligence of others, whether landlords or another tenant or homeowner, are able to pursue premises liability claims. Often these claims are related to slipping and falling on a person’s property, which snow and ice are a common factor in. Animal bites are another common type of case. The residents of one New York
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.
A man and his passenger were involved in a late night crash last week in Queens. The driver and the passenger were killed, and the other driver is suspected to have been under the influence when the car accident occurred. The ‘Jaws of Life’ were used to remove the driver of the Saturn, who died at the hospital. The other vehicle, a Ford, struck the Saturn and sent it spinning down the block. The Ford ended up smashing through a low brick wall before crashing into a home. The passenger in the Saturn was taken to the hospital and was listed in stable condition. Police
