29-year-old man dies in New York City construction accident
Construction workers in New York City and beyond travel to their jobs everyday and often assume they will make it back home safely. Tragically, a construction accident can leave someone with devastating injuries. In certain cases, injuries sustained in a construction accident are fatal. A 29-year-old man is dead after an accident at a construction […]
Car accident leaves young woman with traumatic brain injury
A brain injury can be utterly life changing. A person’s mood may be affected. They may be unable to walk or talk. In some instances, people do not survive. Almost one year ago, a 19-year-old woman was involved in a car accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury. The woman was a passenger […]
Mother of three dies during kidney transplant surgery
Although surgery has innate risks, people expect that physicians and other medical professionals will do all they can to prevent a surgical error from happening. Sadly, a mistake during a recent surgery left one New York woman dead.
Are authorities doing enough to prevent fatal car accidents?
Between 2001 and 2010, 3,923 people died in New York City traffic accidents. During that same time, 3,882 people were killed by guns. These numbers make it clear that cars are more dangerous than guns. Despite that, only about 10 percent of serious car accidents are investigated by New York City police. Recently, a transit […]
Children awarded $6.4 million for father’s untimely death
Many people in New York City and beyond suffer heart attacks. However, if a heart attack is caught early on, people have a greater chance of surviving.
Bus accidents prompt federal officials to shut down 26 bus companies
When people in New York City step onto a bus, they assume they will arrive at their destination safely. However, a number of bus accidents in recent years have shown that many bus operators are cutting corners and putting passengers in danger. Just two weeks ago we wrote about a bus accident that occurred in […]
Are babies delivered by c-section at a greater risk of becoming obese?
Most expectant mothers in New York City do all that they can to keep their unborn children healthy and safe. However, despite their diligence during pregnancy, an error made during the delivery can have devastating effects. A birth injury can cause bruising, fractures, cerebral palsy and other troubling defects.
New Yorkers blame other drivers for car accidents
A car accident in New York City may not just ruin a person’s day. It could also leave them with devastating injuries. In some instances, the injuries they suffer may lead to death. So why do so many car accidents happen on New York City streets? A new poll shows that many New Yorkers blame […]
Are fatigued surgeons more likely to make errors?
Medical professionals are obligated to provide their patients with quality care. Patients and families in New York City trust that doctors and surgeons are doing whatever they can to prevent errors. However, a new study suggests that fatigue may impact how a surgeon performs.
Investigation shows fatigue was the likely cause of fatal bus crash
Last year, a tragic New York bus accident left 15 people dead and 17 others injured. Now, new evidence shows that driver fatigue may have been the cause of the fatal bus accident. The accident happened on March 12, 2011. The bus was on its way back to New York City after a trip to […]