Nursing Home Injuries Caused by Understaffing
The decision to place your loved one in a nursing home can be difficult. After you’ve done your research and found a place that you feel is the right fit, you put the care and safety of your loved one in the hands of the home staff. However, due to high turnover, low pay, and […]
Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2016, 10,497 people died in crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers. This figure accounts for 28% of traffic fatalities in the United States. Accidents involving drunk drivers can be tragic and often result in serious injuries. Every driver on the road has a responsibility to operate […]
Do Bike Lanes Prevent Accidents?
New York City has over 1,200 miles of bike lanes throughout the five boroughs. These lanes are intended to keep cyclists safe, out of the way of cars, and off of sidewalks. A recent comprehensive study has found that the more bike lanes a city had, the lower the rate of traffic fatalities. However, the […]
Lawmakers Reach Deal to Legalize Electric Scooters in New York
New York has been holding out on the dockless electric scooter trend for a long time. Electric scooters have been operating in dozens of cities throughout the country, and now it looks like these convenient forms of transportation may make their way to New York City soon. Scooter companies will not be allowed to operate […]
Understanding Erb’s Palsy
When your pregnant, you can’t wait to hold your perfect infant for the first time. But childbirth can be a stressful process and sometimes during delivery things don’t go as planned. As a result of adverse circumstances or an error by a medical professional, your baby can suffer from a birth injury. One of the […]
Construction Worker Deaths and Injuries on the Rise in NYC
Construction worker is the deadliest job in New York City. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), construction has more work-related deaths than any other occupation in New York City. According to city data, worker deaths are up 33% over the past 5 years, and injuries are up 221%. This is a tragic number, […]
Car Accidents and PTSD
A car accident is a traumatic experience and can have lasting effects. In addition to the physical injuries you may experience in an accident, sometimes there is psychological trauma that results from a car accident. This trauma can be life-altering. You may be afraid to get behind the wheel or go near the site of […]
Car Accidents in Work Zones
Highways and high traffic areas are constantly under construction in New York City. As a result of the additional hazards present in work zones, accidents and collisions are more frequent. Improperly placed signage, signals, and the inattention of drivers can all lead to serious accidents. These accidents can result in injuries to both motorists and […]
CDC Says More Than Half of Pregnancy-related Deaths are Preventable
According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than half of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States are preventable. The report notes that every year, 700 women die from pregnancy-related complications. About 1/3 of these deaths happen during pregnancy, 1/3 happen during childbirth, and 1/3 happen one week […]
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and it is a time to spread awareness of this horrible disease that takes the lives of thousands of women every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ovarian cancer is the fourth most deadly cancer for women. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any […]