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Driver loses control, injures 8 in Manhattan

Robert Wolff June 27, 2013

Anyone who lives in New York City can tell you the streets are crowded. Cars, buses and cyclists are zipping around, while pedestrians stick to their routes by foot on the city sidewalks. With everyone in such close proximity to each other, it can be a disaster when one person loses control. Recently, a Queens man proved this when he lost control of a rented car while driving. The disaster stretched half of a city block in Manhattan. In total, eight people were injured, with one 60-year-old man suffering severe injuries. In looking at what happened, it was on a Wednesday morning when the car

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Bicycle accidents a leading cause of head injuries

Robert Wolff June 19, 2013

Most New York City residents do not even own a car. Instead, many rely on public transportation, walking and bicycles to get to where they need to be. And now, with the bike sharing program CitiBike underway, biking may become an even more popular mode of transportation. However, what many riders may not realize is that bike accidents account for more sports-related head injuries than any other type of sport. This means that while many might hear about the dangers associated with football, the truth is that bicycle riding is even more dangerous. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, in 2009 there were

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Safety concerns shut down bus company with service to NYC

Robert Wolff June 12, 2013

Traveling by bus can be a nice way to sit back and relax. Some even like to listen to music or read. Others just take a nap. No doubt, for many New York residents, taking a bus is looked at as a safe and rather convenient way to get to a travel destination. This is why it may come as a shock to learn the Lucky Star bus company was recently shut down by the federal government. The discount service, which operated buses between Boston and New York City, was shut down due to safety concerns. According to investigators, not only were the buses dangerous,

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Medication error contributing factor in patient’s death

Robert Wolff June 12, 2013

Many of the patients in hospitals are already in vulnerable states. Whether it is due to disease, infection or injury, many of these patients just want to be properly treated and no longer in pain. Many of these same patients also do not know that much about medicine and rely on the nurses in the hospital to give them the proper medications, in the right amounts.

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Runaway trailer kills 7 in New York truck accident

Gary Silverstein June 7, 2013

Losing a loved one is always hard. However, it can be particularly devastating when a loved one is killed due to someone else’s negligence. Knowing that if someone else had only done something differently, the entire accident could have been prevented. Take for example the recent New York truck accident that claimed the lives of three adults and four small children. All were killed in an accident when a trailer came off of a big rig and smashed into the minivan all were riding in. In looking at what happened, a 24-year-old was driving the minivan when suddenly a runaway trailer, carrying crushed cars, cut

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What can be done to prevent doctor errors?

Gary Silverstein June 7, 2013

Doctor errors happen for a number of different reasons. In New York, many physicians are seeing what feels like a constant stream of patients and in turn can feel rushed. Others can make a simple mistake or overlook a key part of a patient’s medical history. However, what may seem like just a small error can end up being deadly for a patient.

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Should bowling alley owners be responsible for slip-and-falls?

Robert Wolff May 31, 2013

Those who slip and fall on someone else’s property in New York have the right to sue. This is due to the fact that property owners have a legal responsibility to maintain a safe environment for everyone. When this duty has not been met, and a person is injured due to a slip and fall, the owner could end up slapped with a premises liability lawsuit. However, a recent legislative proposal aims to decrease the number of slip-and-fall lawsuits filed against bowling alley owners. The idea behind this is that the smoking ban has led to more people going outside with bowling shoes on to

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