BRONX: Mother of Two Children Injured After High Winds Cause Scaffolding Collapse
Scaffolding Accident Seriously Injures Woman Walking With Her Children BRONX, NEW YORK (February 24, 2017) – A woman walking down a street in the Bronx was hit in the head after scaffolding collapsed due to high winds, according to police. Paramedics rushed to the scene of the accident and found the woman bleeding from the head. […]
BRONX: Woman Hit In The Head With Scaffolding After High Winds Caused Collapse
Scaffolding Accident Seriously Injures Woman Walking With Her Children BRONX, NEW YORK (February 24, 2017) – A mother that was walking with her kids was seriously injured after a scaffolding collapsed and hit her in the head, according to ABC News. The 39-year-old victim has yet to be identified. Neither of her two children sustained […]
Chautauqua County: Arthur McArthur Killed In Fatal Ambulance Accident After Driver Fell Asleep
PATIENT KILLED IN FATAL ACCIDENT AFTER AMBULANCE DRIVER FELL ASLEEP Chautauqua County, New York (February 24, 2017) – A man being transported to a nursing home was tragically killed after the ambulance driver that was transporting him fell asleep behind the wheel. Authorities have identified the 77-year-old nursing home patient as Arthur McArthur. The driver […]
Chautauqua County: Arthur McArthur Dies In Car Crash After EmeregyCare Ambulance Careens Into Ditch
PATIENT KILLED IN FATAL ACCIDENT AFTER AMBULANCE DRIVER FELL ASLEEP Chautauqua County, New York (February 24, 2017) – An ambulance driver fell asleep and crashed into a ditch in a crash that injured an EMT and killed a 77-year-old nursing home patient. It does not appear as though the driver oft the ambulance has been […]
Chautauqua County: Arthur McArthur Killed In Car Accident After Driver Fell Asleep And Crashed
PATIENT KILLED IN FATAL ACCIDENT AFTER AMBULANCE DRIVER FELL ASLEEP Chautauqua County, New York (February 24, 2017) – A 77-year-old patient that was being transported from a hospital in Pennsylvania was tragically killed after the driver of an ambulance transporting him fell asleep. Police tested the woman that was driving the ambulance for drugs and […]
DUNKIRK: Deadly Car Collision Kills Ambulance Patient Arthur McArthur
PATIENT KILLED IN FATAL ACCIDENT AFTER AMBULANCE DRIVER FELL ASLEEP Chautauqua County, New York (February 24, 2017) – A 77-year-old patient was killed after the ambulance driver that was transporting him to a local area hospital fell asleep and crashed into a ditch, according to the Daily Mail. Authorities have been able to identify the […]
FAQs about Farm Accidents in New York Part II
According to recent statistics from the US Health and Safety Authority, 18 fatalities were reported in agriculture in 2015 while 30 were reported in 2014. Agriculture holds the record for having the highest fatality numbers above all other sectors for the sixth year in a row. In 2015, 55 deaths were caused by work-related accidents which, according to the HAS, is the exact number as 2014. Across all sectors, vehicle-involved incidents were the main cause of fatal workplace accidents – a total of 21, reports the HAS. All these numbers show that farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States.
Common Questions about Farm Accidents and Claims
Here is a look at more common questions that people in New York have about farm accidents and claims:
Q: I am concerned about my son’s safety while he works on a farm this summer. Are there programs to help prevent farm accidents?
FAQs about Deep Vein Thrombosis and Medical Malpractice in New York Part II
On behalf of the VTE Impact Assessment Group, established investigators reported that nearly 1 million cases of venous thromboembolism (VTE) occur each year in the United States.
Striving for better patient care in hospitals
New York residents may be aware that preventable medical deaths occur in hospitals each year in the United States. According to a representative from Health Watch USA, there have been a few reports that have estimated the annual number to be more than 200,000. Some of the preventable conditions that may lead to patient deaths while in a hospital setting include bed ulcers, blood clots and surgical errors.
FAQs about Pedestrian Accidents in New York Part II
According to the Traffic Safety Facts from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,884 pedestrians and 726 bicyclists died in 2014 as a result of crashes with motor vehicles in the United States. This means that more than 12 pedestrians were killed every day of the year. The same year, 65,000 injuries were reported – […]