Backover Accidents
Every year thousands of people are injured in backover accidents. A backover accident can cause severe injuries. A backover accident occurs when a bicyclist or pedestrian is struck by a car that is going in …
Despite Safety Issues NYPD is Issuing Fewer Traffic Citations
According to data released in the Mayor’s Management Report, New York City motorists were issued 1,027,000 moving traffic citations in the fiscal year 2019. This is the lowest number of citations since 2015. Citations …
Pedestrians Die Every 90 Minutes in the United States
In the United States, a pedestrian dies on the street every 90 minutes. According to the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, 2018 is projected to have the most pedestrian deaths in decades. The death count …
Bill Introduced Allowing Service Members to Sue the Military for Medical Malpractice
When a patient has been injured due to medical malpractice, that patient has the right to sue their doctor for the damages they caused. This is not the case for everyone, however. Military personnel currently …
Falls in Hospitals and Emergency Rooms
It is not uncommon for a patient who is being treated in the hospital or an emergency room to fall. Some patients, based on their medical condition, are more at risk for falls. In addition, …
Are Companies Doing Enough to Alert Consumers of Product Recalls?
When a company is made aware that one of their products is dangerous and defective, that company has an obligation to inform consumers and to remove that product from the market. This is typically done …
Study Finds Speeding is the Most Common Factor in Car Accidents
Everyone has exceeded the speed limit at some point. However, many drivers make speeding a habit. As the speed of a vehicle increases, it becomes harder to maneuver and control. This can lead to a …
Heartburn Drugs Linked to Cancer Risk
In September, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had detected low levels of an impurity that could cause cancer in products containing ranitidine. These products include the popular heartburn drug Zantac and …
Accidents With Delivery Drivers
Delivery drivers run rampant throughout New York City, delivering everything from Amazon orders to takeout food. Over the past few years, the number of delivery drivers on the road has skyrocketed. Increased numbers of delivery …
The Risk of Forceps-assisted Deliveries
If you’re pregnant and you’ve been in labor for a long period of time or your labor has stalled, there is a chance that your doctor may decide to perform a forceps-assisted delivery. During the …