Doctor claims he lied in court to protect partner
New York residents may be interested to learn that roughly 20 years ago, a surgeon from South Dakota lied during a medical malpractice case. The doctor was called to provide testimony that would establish that his colleague was a skilled surgeon. The case in question involved a patient of that colleague who suffered a stroke after undergoing a procedure performed by the defendant in the case.
Work-Related Crashes: A Look at Drive Safely Work Week
If an employee gets into a car accident on-the-job, the incident can result in significant expenditures for an employer. The employee could end up making a workers’ compensation claim for injuries. If the employee was at fault, it is possible the employer could be liable for any losses the on-duty worker caused to others, as […]
NORTH COLLINS: Three People Were Killed After Two Planes Collided In Mid-Air Plane Accident
FATAL ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION NORTH COLLINS, NEW YORK(September 25, 2016) Three people were killed in a tragic plane crash that happened on an otherwise clear day in North Collins, according to the Buffalo News. Authorities are reporting that a man from Hamburg and a couple from Eden were among the casualties. The two planes […]
HOMER: Man Killed In Cortland County Car Accident Involving Tractor Trailer on State Route 90
FATAL ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION HOMER, NEW YORK (September 24, 2016) A man was killed in a tragic car accident on State Route 90 after his vehicle drifted into the path of an oncoming tractor trailer, according to ABC News. It remains unclear what caused the driver to drift into the oncoming lane of traffic. Investigators […]
Ride-Share Collisions Are on the Rise
The total number of accidents in New York City involving for-hire vehicles is rapidly rising. According to the New York Post, this big increase in accidents is caused by an increased use of ride-sharing apps. As more people use ride-sharing apps to secure rides, there is a greater chance of crashes being caused by the […]
2015 Construction Fatalities: Are We Getting the Full Picture?
Construction is a dangerous industry, and it is important to know the scope of the risk that construction workers face so regulators can take appropriate action to try to make workplaces safer. Only by knowing the true number of lives lost can employers, regulators, and construction workers understand the very real risks faced by construction […]
Reducing the risk of congenital CP for New York mothers
If an infant gets cerebral palsy because of brain damage prior to being born or during the delivery process, it is referred to as congenital cerebral palsy. Data shows that the vast majority of all people who have cerebral palsy have the congenital form Babies who are born weighing less than 5.5 pounds could be at a higher risk for congenital CP as well as those who are born prematurely.
BINGHAMTON: Philip Miller Killed In Semi-Truck Car Accident On Interstate 81 When 3 Tractor Trailers Crashed
DEADLY ROAD ACCIDENT KILLS ONE PERSON BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK (September 18, 2016) A 26-year-old truck driver was killed in a tragic car accident after three semi-trucks collided on Interstate 81, according to NewYorkUpstate.com Authorities have been able identify the man that died in the accident as Philip Miller. Authorities are still trying to collect evidence regarding what […]
MANHATTAN: Bruno Travalja Killed In Tragic Accident After Becoming Dizzy And Falling Off Skyscraper In New York City
FATAL ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (September 18, 2016) A man has died in a tragic accident after becoming dizzy and falling off of the roof of a skyscraper in midtown Manhattan, according to Fox News. Police have been able to identify the man that died as Bruno Travalja, a 52-year-old architect and business owner from […]
Huge Fine Against NY Contractor Gets Upheld
A New York contractor was fined recently by OSHA for serious violations. The company reportedly had workers on scaffolding for a 23-story hotel project. The contractor did not provide adequate fall protection, despite the fact that the employees were up as high as 26 feet. Accordingly, OSHA fined the company $249,900 for the serious violation. […]