March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, and it is a time to bring attention to a condition that affects thousands of children and adults around the world. It’s a great time to educate yourself about …
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Dangerous Building Facades
In December of 2019, a prominent architect was killed when a chunk of façade fell from a building in Manhattan. It came to light that the owners of the building knew for over a year …
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New York City Adjusts Traffic Lights to Avoid Bicycle Accidents
In the wake of a spike in bicyclist deaths, New York City is taking steps to improve the safety of the streets for bicyclists. One of these steps is to adjust the timing of green …
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Slip and Falls on Snow and Ice
During the winter in New York City, people slip and fall on snow and ice every day. While some falls are unavoidable accidents, this is not the case for all slip and falls. Some falls …
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Understanding Informed Consent
Medical procedures inherently involve some degree of risk. It is important for a doctor to fully inform a patient of the risks involved with a procedure so that the patient can weigh the risks and …
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2018 Was the Deadliest Year for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
According to a report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more bicyclists and pedestrians were killed in 2018 than in any other year since 1990. While vehicle manufacturers install an increasing number …
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Heart Attack Misdiagnosis
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death for men and women in the United States. When a heart attack is not properly diagnosed, this can lead to serious health complications for a …
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Hit and Run Accidents
In New York City, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident is a crime. However, hit and run accidents happen every day. If someone leaves the scene of an accident before providing you with …
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NYC Cracks Down on Commercial Trash Collection
In the wake of a number of pedestrian deaths involving commercial garbage trucks, New York City has made a move to crack down on the industry. Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a law in November …
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American Medical Association Urges Ban on Vaping Products
In November of 2019, the American Medical Association (AMA) issued a press release calling for the ban of all vaping products not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This would effectively be a …
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