Limousine Accidents
In October, 20 people were killed in a limo crash in upstate New York. They were enjoying a birthday celebration when tragedy struck, and the limousine lost control, ran through an intersection and struck a …
Should Trucking Companies Screen Drivers for Sleep Apnea?
In a studysponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), University of Pennsylvania researchers found that 28% of truck drivers have mild to severe sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can lead to drowsiness and …
Escalator Accidents
Escalators are a convenient way to move between floors without waiting for an elevator or climbing up the stairs. But escalators are a more frequent cause of injury than people think. It is estimated that …
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Slip and Falls
A traumatic brain injury can be a serious complication of a slip and fall accident. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), falls are the leading causeof traumatic brain injury (TBI). 47% of …
Birth Injuries Caused by Failure to Diagnose
When a woman is pregnant, she trusts that her health care provider will do everything possible to keep her and the baby safe. As part of this trust, she expects that her doctor will properly …
Medical Malpractice in Post-operative Care
We’ve talked about medical errors that can occur during surgery, but what happens when health care providers fail to carefully monitor their patients after surgery? When patients are not watched closely after they have …
Radiology Malpractice
Radiologists are a critical part of the medical diagnostic process. Radiologists use medical imaging such as x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and sonograms to diagnose patients and sometimes treat conditions. Because early diagnosis of some …
Preventing Construction Injuries
Construction work is regarded as one of the most dangerous professions. Injuries on construction sites are a common occurrence. That’s why contractors and owners have an obligation to safeguard their sites and take steps …
Subway Accidents
The annual ridership of the New York City subway is 1.7 billion. Subways are part of the everyday commute of millions of New Yorkers. The New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is responsible …
FMCSA Looks to Revise Hours of Service Regulations for Truckers
Driving a truck is dangerous and not something that should be done while the driver is tired or overworked. Drowsy driving is a major factor in motor vehicle accidents. To prevent commercial truck drivers from …