Woman Killed at Queens Intersection
A 52-year-old woman was killed and her relatives were among survivors of an accident involving an SUV losing control after running a red light. According to NBC New York news, the fatal pedestrian accident happened at Atlantic Avenue and 108th Street in Richmond Hill. Officials say a 43-year-old woman in an SUV went through the red light and was hit by a Kia. The SUV then jumped the sidewalk and struck a 2-year-old girl, her 48-year-old mother and a 52-year-old relative. Witnesses say one of the women tried to push the child out of the path of the car.
New York Injuries Caused by Dangerous Drugs
There are times when the drugs we are prescribed to make us better actually cause us harm. We trust doctors to make the right decisions and for the drugs we take to actually help us recover. But, some medications have ingredients that may cause additional health issues and dangerous side effects. Many of these dangerous prescription drugs are under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or have been recalled for causing serious or fatal injuries.
Queens Construction Worker Killed in Avoidable Trench Collapse
This past April, a 22-year-old Queens man was recently killed in a construction accident when the trench he was working in collapsed. According to an EHS Today news report, safety investigators have determined the fatal trenching accident was completely preventable. Officials with the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) say that neither the general contractor nor subcontractor provided cave-in protection for the trench. They didn’t even brace a section of the trench to support the sidewalk.
Uber Car Jumps Curb and Strikes New York Children
Four children and a woman were injured in a New York City car accident involving an Uber driver. According to an ABC 7 New York news report, the car accident happened on East Kingsbridge Road in the Fordham section of the Bronx.
Fire Safety Tips: How to Avoid Burn Injuries
Over the last 20 years, burn injuries and deaths from fires have gone way down. There are many reasons for this, but the top one is probably that people are now more aware of how to avoid a fire in their home or business. Decades of TV commercials telling us how to be safe around a flame have worked! But, Smokey the Bear’s job is never done.
Every day people still suffer burn injuries in fires. While the problem of fire danger is never going to go away, you can take steps to lower the chances that you, your family, your home, or your business will be in a fire.
Common Types of New York Medical Malpractice
When we seek out help from a medical professional, we expect to receive a reasonable level of care and attention. More often than not, we are provided an adequate diagnosis and treatment plan to help us recover. But, there are times when medical professionals make errors or fail to act appropriately, and their mistakes result in serious injuries. Misdiagnosis, errors in treatment and mistakes made during the administration of medicine can have serious consequences. Medical malpractice is relatively common and it can sometimes be fatal.
New York Construction Injuries Jumped 34 percent Over the Last Year
Recently, a construction worker fell to his death 30 feet down an elevator shaft at 577 Ninth Avenue, where a hotel is currently being built. The family of another worker who died after falling 24 stories down an elevator shaft in May just announced that it will sue companies involved at that construction site. Across the country, construction site injuries and deaths are rising, but the problem is especially bad here in New York.
Most Common Types of Birth Injuries
Few things in life are as challenging as knowing your child suffered and continues to suffer because of someone else’s negligence. If your child sustained a serious injury during labor or delivery, it may be in your best interest to research your legal options. If the injuries were caused by medical negligence, you may be able to seek financial compensation for medical expenses and other losses.
Here are a few of the most common birth injuries:
Woman Killed in Brooklyn Hit and Run Crash
A 59-year-old woman using a walker was killed in a New York City car accident involving a hit-and-run driver. According to a PIX 11 news report, the fatal pedestrian accident happened at 42nd Street and 9th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Officials say she was attempting to cross the road at the intersection when a white minivan struck her and drove away. She was pronounced dead at Lutheran Medical Center. The investigation to find the hit-and-run driver is underway.
Every driver in New York has a legal responsibility to remain at the scene of an accident when someone has been injured or killed. Drivers must alert emergency services, remain at the crash site, exchange information and provide insurance details to all parties involved.
Social Media and Your Car Accident Claim
Popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are great places to share your thoughts and emotions. They are not ideal places to discuss legal matters. As the saying goes: “The Internet is forever.” What you post online can affect your personal injury case. If you’re about to file a claim or if you are currently negotiating the potential value of your injury claim, DO NOT discuss any specific details of your case online. You never know who reads what you are writing, and your own words and photos can be used against you.