If you are a New York City resident who relies on public transportation to get around, you may try to mix it up a bit by riding your bicycle on the streets of the city. But unfortunately, doing so can put your health — and even life — at great risk.
Bus companies and bus drivers are supposed to be held to high safety standards because the lives of passengers are in the hands of bus drivers. Unfortunately, as the New York Times reports, it is far too easy for bus companies to flout the rules with little consequence. This can have a devastating impact on road safety, and victims hurt or killed in bus collisions pay the price. When a bus accident causes harm, victims or the family members of individuals killed in the bus crash should consult with New York City bus accident attorneys for help. An experienced attorney can provide assistance in holding the bus driver and company accountable for losses.
When New York doctors suspect that their patients might have cancer, there are certain steps they need to take before they can make a formal diagnosis. For example, a doctor may ask for family medical history, perform a physical exam and order lab tests to get started. If the lab test results are abnormal, the doctor may then order imaging tests or even a biopsy.
Scaffold accidents are one of the most common reasons for serious and fatal injury among construction workers in New York City. There are special rules
Birth injuries occur in hospitals in New York and around the country far too often. In late September, a jury awarded $3 million on behalf of a boy who was injured during delivery. The incident occurred almost a decade ago.
