23 people injured in tour bus accident
posted in Bus Accidents on Monday, October 8, 2012. A tour bus bound for New York City overturned recently, leaving 23 people with injuries. The bus accident happened around 7:40 a.m. along Interstate 80 in Wayne Township, New Jersey. Officials say the accident happened as the bus was nearing an exit ramp. Fifty-seven people were […]
Are paramedics to blame for pregnant woman’s death?
People are expected to pull to the side of the road when an emergency vehicle passes by. That’s because mere minutes can be the difference between life and death. If New York City residents have the misfortune of being in an ambulance, they expect that emergency responders will get them the care they need in a timely manner. Sadly, that does not always happen.
Traffic deaths increase during first half of the year
New numbers released by the federal government show an alarming trend. During the first half of this year, the number of traffic fatalities on U.S. roadways jumped 9 percent. Estimates show that more than 16,000 people have died so far this year. A spokesman for the American Automobile Association says the numbers are “disturbing,” especially […]
Nurse accidently disposed of kidney intended for transplant
A kidney transplant in another state went terribly wrong after a nurse mistakenly disposed of a viable kidney intended for transplant. A story like this raises questions about the procedures that are in place in hospitals all across the country and what is being done to prevent negligence in the operating room.
Nearby pedestrian killed in recent New York City crash
posted in Car Accidents on Monday, September 24, 2012. A car accident on New York City’s busy streets may not only leave drivers and their passengers with injuries. Because so many people are on foot, pedestrians may inadvertently be involved in a serious accident. An accident at Park Avenue and East 59th Street left a […]
Man dies in emergency room lobby after being sent home
New York City readers are likely aware that a heart attack is a serious medical condition that must be dealt with appropriately. If not, serious complications and even death can occur.
More than a dozen people injured in recent NYC bus accident
posted in Bus Accidents on Monday, September 17, 2012. A normal ride on a New York City bus turned into a dangerous one earlier this month after a school bus sideswiped several cars before hitting an SUV that then collided with an MTA bus. Sixteen people in total suffered injuries in the crash. At least […]
Errors more likely to occur when children have chronic illnesses
Researchers have found that children with chronic illnesses are more likely to be exposed to medical errors. Numbers from 2006 indicate that 1.3 percent children with no chronic illnesses were exposed to medical errors, whereas more than 5 percent of children with chronic illness were affected by a medical error.
New York woman dies in crash after driver loses control
posted in Car Accidents on Monday, September 10, 2012. Speed appears to be a factor in an accident that left three people dead, including one woman from New York. The fatal car crash happened around 3:30 a.m. on Sept. 9. Police say the driver of the car lost control of the vehicle before crashing into […]
The cost of raising a child with cerebral palsy
A family in a nearby state recently got the help they need to care for their 7-year-old daughter with cerebral palsy. The young girl is not able to walk or talk and spends her days in a wheelchair. Through the Habitat for Humanity “Brush With Kindness” program, the family had $70,000 worth of renovations done to their home to accommodate their daughter’s needs.