Bronx, NY (August 4, 2021) – Officers with the Bronx Police Department are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a serious crash occurred on Wednesday evening, August 4, in the Bronx. Police said that a driver in a bright green Mercedes-Benz allegedly caused a...
Brooklyn, NY – Eight Victims Injured in FDNY Bus Crash at S 5th St in Williamsburg
Brooklyn, NY (June 18, 2021) - Ten people sustained injuries when an FDNY truck hit their vehicle on Friday afternoon, June 18, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Authorities say that an FDNY rescue unit was responding to a fire in Brooklyn when firefighters collided with a...
3 ways to prevent food poisoning at the nursing home
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that food poisoning sickens as many as 48 million Americans every year. Of these, nearly 130,000 require hospitalization and approximately 3,000 die. Elderly nursing home residents may be particularly...
Brooklyn, NY – Five Injured After Apartment Fire in Blake Ave
Brooklyn, NY (January 2, 2020) – On Friday, January 1, five people were injured in an apartment fire that took place in Brooklyn. According to officials, the incident took place at 422 Blake Avenue when a fire started in the apartment building. A total of 78 first...
Drivers have a duty to prevent cyclist dooring injuries
If you regularly ride a bicycle, you have undoubtedly experienced at least one near-miss dooring incident. Dooring happens when the driver or passenger of a parked vehicle opens his or her door, causing a collision with a passing cyclist. Unfortunately, dooring...
Fatal accidents are high for cyclists, especially in New York
Cyclist fatalities continue to rise, and research shows that New York sees more than its fair share. Bike deaths have become so common across the state in recent years that New York is now the fourth-deadliest state in the nation for cyclists. According to...
Defective hernia mesh products may cause serious conditions
Shortly after their development in the 1950s, hernia mesh products became a widely accepted way to repair hernias. However, not all of these products are safe. Some are made of materials that have not been sufficiently tested for safety, while others have coatings...
Migraines are frequently misdiagnosed as other conditions
New York residents who have been correctly diagnosed with migraines are, in a way, fortunate. One study shows that only one in 20 patients get an accurate headache or migraine diagnosis. The following are seven conditions that migraines are frequently confused with....
Limiting hours for OR doctors and nurses
Many doctors and nurses in New York are required to work long hours in operating rooms across the state. Some people feel that the hours should be capped similar to the way that hours are limited in other professions. Many doctors feel that this is inappropriate...
Electrical defect risks lead Toyota to recall certain hybrids
There are many product malfunctions that can put individuals at risk for serious harm. Among these are electrical defects. Such defects can lead to fires or other accidents that could expose individuals to injuries and significant property damage. Burns and electrical...