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24-year-old killed in tragic party bus accident

When we talk about being injured or killed in a bus accident, we tend to focus on those cases involving the Metropolitan Transit Authority, commonly referred to as the MTA in New York City. Of course though, these are not the only types of buses that pose risks to passengers and others on the roadways. Take for example the recent case involving a 24-year-old man who was killed after falling out of a party bus. Granted, the fatal accident did not happen in New York, but due to the very nature of the accident, it is something that could happen anywhere in the U.S. The

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Bus traveling from New York City to Ohio rear-ends truck

Many people prefer traveling by bus. For some it is to save money on gas, while for others it just easier than flying. However, regardless of why someone chooses to go the route of bus travel, the fact is there are many New York City residents who hop on a bus to get to their vacation destinations. Often times these buses travel overnight. However, these bus drivers are supposed to be well-trained and used to driving during the night hours, so in theory there should not be any problems. Recently though, there was an accident that left one woman dead and dozens more injured when

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Family claims chest tube put through colon led to man’s death

It is frightening for any New York City resident to even think about, but the truth of the matter is surgeons can make mistakes while operating on a patient. Depending, these errors can lead to serious medical complications or even death. This means that a once simple surgery — with a high rate of success — can turn into a life or death situation when a surgeon makes a mistake. 

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From cancer to diabetes, misdiagnosis cases range among patients

Diagnostic errors may be a bigger problem than the general public realizes. In fact, when researchers from Johns Hopkins analyzed 350,000 medical malpractice payouts — stemming back 25 years — one-third of those payouts were the result of a misdiagnosis. This makes diagnostic errors one of the leading patient safety concerns in the U.S.

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Driver runs stop sign, 41 injured in Brooklyn bus accident

Many New Yorkers rely on city buses to get them where they need to go. For many, hoping on a Metropolitan Transit Authority bus is just a regular part of their day. However, many people recently had their lives turned upside down when a MTA bus and a car collided in Brooklyn. The bus accident happened near Albany Avenue and Herkimer Street around 4:40 p.m. According to a witness, the accident happened after the driver of the car ran a stop sign. At the time, this driver was fleeing from police. In total, 41 people were injured, including passengers in the car that was fleeing

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Father killed when 25 pound rock falls off of dump truck

When we talk about truck accidents in New York City caused by negligent drivers we tend to focus on things like speeding, being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and distracted driving. And while all of these factors certainly do play roles in truck accidents, it is important to keep in mind that a truck driver is also responsible for making sure their load is properly secured. For example, a father of two was recently killed in an accident after a 25 pound rock fell off of a dump truck and crashed through the windshield of his car. In this accident, while the passenger

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New York ranks No. 1 for medical malpractice payouts

A doctor’s incorrect action — or inaction — can lead to serious and life-altering injuries for patients. In a number of cases, these mistakes can even be deadly. Many times, these injuries or deaths also lead to medical malpractice lawsuits, which in turn can result in settlements or judgments. Either way, a good number of hospitals and healthcare facilities end up paying out to injured patients or grieving family members.

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Who should be held liable when texting causes an accident?

In recent years there seems to be continuous warnings regarding the dangers of texting while driving. Yet β€” even with all of the warnings β€” many drivers in New York City continue to text when behind the wheel. Even with it being against the law to text and drive, there are still drivers in New York City not obeying the law. However, to further get the attention of drivers and those who text, a recent state appeals court ruling hopes to really drive home the message on just how dangerous texting while driving is. In this case, the appeals court ruled that the recipient of

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