Physicians can make mistakes, which may lead to consequences for their patients. Sometimes, a Bronx patient may complain of a particular ailment, but the New York doctor does not take them seriously. An improper, dismissive diagnosis might result. Known as medical...
State regulations currently prevent officials in New York City from lowering speed limits below 25 mph on most roads and below 15 mph in school zones, but that may change in the near future. That is because Gov. Kathleen Hochul announced in her Jan. 10 State of the...
Elevators are a critical part of our daily lives, safely carrying more than 325 million people daily in New York and the United States alone. While they may be safe and secure overall, it's no secret that incidents involving elevators have caused injury and death to...
Unfortunately, medical malpractice happens far too often in the Bronx and far more often than most people realize. One of the most common forms of medical malpractice is misdiagnosis. Not having a serious illness correctly diagnosed by a medical professional can lead...
A common saying points out that seatbelts save lives. Those words prove true in many accidents, as seatbelts may prevent drivers and passengers from being ejected or hitting the windshield. However, not every New York commuter wears a seatbelt, and these persons could...
Pedestrians walking on New York sidewalks likely know the dangers associated with reckless bicyclists and skateboarders. Now, with the advent of electric bicycles and micro-mobility devices such as e-scooters, people walking about might face additional threats....
Driving in New York can be hazardous, and nearly everyone has had to deal with an accident at some point or other. With luck, those accidents are minor, with no major damages or injuries. But sadly, that's not always the case. One of the more unfortunate types of...
According to data published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, more than 5,000 semi-trucks were involved in fatal motor vehicle accidents during the year 2018. For people in New York who have been in serious truck accidents, it is important to gather...
Time is of the essence for individuals in New York who may be having a stroke. Unfortunately, many of these individuals are being misdiagnosed, and it is happening mostly to certain demographics. What is a stroke A stroke is the term for what happens when blood supply...
Vehicle collisions in the Bronx and other parts of New York are far from uncommon. They account for injuries of varying degrees every year to drivers and passengers alike. In some cases, bystanders may even suffer from collateral damage due to these events. As such,...
