A court ruling by the United States Supreme Court on April 22 has opened a door that will make it easier for individuals to bring cases against the federal government for negligence. The court justices ruled in a voting of 5 to 4 in two separate cases that the...
Month: April 2015
Seat Belt In Cabs Proposal Part Of Vision Zero Plan
If a proposal by Mayor de Blasio becomes law, some cab riders in New York City could soon receive a ticket and have to pay a fine if they don't buckle up. The proposal is part of the mayor's Vision Zero plan.The law, if passed, would apply only to children under the...
Midtown Accident Shows Why Strict Crane Regulation Is Necessary
A 40-year-old man is dead after a crane collapsed in Midtown this morning. The construction accident occurred as a boom crane was transported via truck. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 76 percent of crane accidents involve mobile...
Teen Drivers And Liability Issues After Accidents
When it comes to car accidents, it's really no surprise that teenagers are considered more likely to be involved in a car accident than their older peers on the road. In fact, the National Center for Health Statistics reports that the leading cause of death for those...
Safety Tips For Planning Your Next Bus Trip
There are more than 4,000 for-hire, registered motorcoach companies in the United States. While price is generally an issue when people travel, safety needs to be a priority. Here are some tips to help you decide which motorcoach company is best for your planned...
3 Common Surgical Errors You Should Know About
It's not something that people like to think about, but medical professionals are human and sometimes, they make mistakes. Unfortunately, when the mistakes happen in the operating room, there can be devastating consequences for you or a family member. Here's three...
House Passes Bill Giving Doctors More Malpractice Protection
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill with a provision in it that would give doctors more protection from medical malpractice lawsuits.The provision is tucked away in a bill that will require doctors who receive payment for federal health care programs,...
What You Should Know About Daycare Accidents
Leaving your child at a daycare center is never an easy thing for a parent to do. Even if you have fully checked the facility out and gotten some great recommendations from your friends, there is still always a chance that your child could become injured while...
Lack Of Supervision A Reason For Playground Accidents
Did you know that each year an average of 17 children die because of playground accidents? One expert on playground accidents says that many of the injuries and deaths could be prevented with better safety design and more supervision.Whenever a child is injured on a...
Spring Riding Season: Highpoint For Motorcycle Danger
Motorcyclists get excited this time of year in New York, as warmer temperatures bring "riding weather." Nothing makes you forget about winter faster than a cruise on the bike, but some of these rides end prematurely - in a wreck.Aside from the usual causes of...
