Sensor could help prevent brain injuries
New York Legal Authority Modern surgery is capable of some amazing achievements. It is nothing short of astounding when you consider what is necessary for major heart surgery or a heart transplant, and...
View ArticleMedical marijuana: science and culture, part 1: the back story
New York Legal Authority The number of states that allow the use of medical marijuana has now reached 20. The list of these states includes two of New York’s neighbors, Connecticut and New Jersey. It...
View ArticleJaundice causes devastating injuries to boy
New York Legal Authority Jaundice is not considered a serious condition in most newborns, because it is both so common and so easily treated. The yellow tint of the skin is caused by bilirubin in the...
View ArticleBronx Train Derailment Latest of Three on Metro-North Tracks Since May
New York Legal Authority The terrible Metro-North derailment in the Riverdale section of the Bronx early Sunday morning of December 1st, 2013 is the third, and with four known fatalities and 68 people...
View ArticleCrane Accident in CT Leads to Fines, Arrest Warrants
New York Legal Authority A New York marine construction contractor and the crane operator have been charged with reckless endangerment after a crane collapse occurred in the harbor in Stamford,...
View ArticleStructure collapse at construction site results in 2 deaths
New York Legal Authority One type of construction site accident is a structure collapse. Such a collapse can result in construction workers getting crushed by debris. This can cause serious injuries to...
View ArticleWatch your step, a fall down a hole can be deadly
New York Legal Authority The variety of construction accidents that can kill or injure workers on sites are limited only by the number and types of construction projects. Construction sites frequently...
View ArticleJanuary has been a deadly month for pedestrian accidents in NYC
New York Legal Authority In the first two weeks of January, 12 pedestrian died after being struck in car accidents. In one of the accidents, a 9-year-old boy died, and his uncle noted that police...
View ArticleBrain damaged woman "wins" $16 million after subway fall
New York Legal Authority The headline touts the damage award, describing it as “wins $16 million,” as if it were a lottery ticket. Woe unto anyone who is lucky enough to “win” anything in this manner....
View Article4 nursing homes in trouble for abuse, other incidents
New York Legal Authority Many of our New York readers are familiar with nursing homes in their home state, as well as those in neighboring areas such as Connecticut. When choosing a nursing home for a...
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