Head-on collisions result in some of the most serious and deadly accidents. A head-on collision occurs when one vehicle directly impacts the front of another vehicle. Oftentimes, these accidents result in death or serious injuries to the vehicle occupants, as well as significant damage to the vehicles. Most often, these accidents happen due to one driver’s negligence, usually because he or she...
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Monday, April 9, 2018 - 08:00
A pathologist is a medical professional responsible for examining bodily fluids and tissue in order to assist in diagnosing a patient that is experiencing certain signs and symptoms of a medical condition. A pathologist will use laboratory tests and equipment to assist with the process of diagnosing serious or sometimes life-threatening illnesses. For this reason, a pathology error can have...
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Monday, April 2, 2018 - 09:50
On February 27, 2018, a building located in Prospect Lefferts Gardens collapsed on top of a man leaving him trapped under rubble for almost two hours. According to CBS News, the man was looking for building materials when the floor collapsed under him. According to multiple media outlets, the building had been boarded up since 2006 and the owners had received a number of violations from the...
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Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - 10:22
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), a concussion usually occurs when the brain suffers a sudden blow from a fall or impact. The impact causes the brain to be jolted inside the skull, resulting in temporary bruising or damage to the brain. Many people may experience mild symptoms that include:
- Nausea;
- Dizziness;
- Headache;
- Vomiting; ...
Friday, March 23, 2018 - 11:10
Recently, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo mandated that the State’s Traffic Safety Committee conduct a study to see if accidents in New York State may be prevented by equipping police officers with a textalyzer. A textalyzer is an electronic device that is plugged into a driver’s phone in order to determine if he or she had been texting or using their cell phone prior to an automobile...
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Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 11:43
As of February 2, 2018, Lavern’s Law has officially become a New York State law. Lavern’s Law had been debated since 2013, when Lavern Wilkinson succumbed to her illness as a result of her doctor’s misdiagnosing her. Wilkinson died at age 41 of a type of cancer that could have been...
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Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 10:29
Today, many people enjoy bicycling as a hobby, form of exercise, or use cycling as a method of transportation. However, as the weather begins to change, it is important to make sure that you are prepared for freezing temperatures and icy road conditions. One of the biggest concerns for winter cyclists is the lack of visibility due to rain, sleet, or snow, which may result in a deadly collision...
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Thursday, March 1, 2018 - 10:36
The number of children faced with lead poisoning has decreased since 1995 due to strict laws protecting residents in New York City from the dangers posed by lead paint and other sources. Among children in New York City, lead poisoning decreased by 82 percent in a ten-year span.
Under New York State Local Law 1:
- Landlords are required to inform tenants of any lead...
Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 16:52
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injuries contribute to 50,000 deaths each year and 282,000 hospitalizations. According to the Mayo Clinic, a traumatic brain injury happens when the skull is penetrated from a blow to the head. According to the CDC, the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries are slip and falls, being struck with an object,...
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Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 16:30
Advocates for sexually abused children are calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to include the Child Victims Act into the upcoming 2018-19 budget, according to the New York Daily News. The advocates argue that it is the right thing to do for the survivors and...
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