George Washington Bridge fatal car accident snarls morning commute
A 32-year-old Manhattan woman was killed in a single-car wreck Tuesday morning after she lost control of her minivan on the George Washington Bridge, authorities said. Patricia Salcedo’s Toyota van flipped several times and landed on its roof on the New York side of the bridge’s upper level about 4 a.m., authorities said. She was […]
Wind gusts send 3 ‘bouncy houses’ flying at Long Island spring fair; 13 injured, including kids
By FRANK ELTMAN and JOHN SEEWER OCEANSIDE (WABC) — Bodies began tumbling when a two-story red, white and blue inflatable slide went soaring into the air at a youth soccer tournament Saturday. Two other inflatables also flew off the ground that breezy afternoon, causing youngsters to suffer bumps and bruises but critically injuring a mother […]
Study Finds Criminal Pasts of Nursing Home Workers
More than 90 percent of nursing homes employ one or more people who have been convicted of at least one crime, federal investigators said Wednesday in a new report. In addition, they said, 5 percent of all nursing home employees have at least one criminal conviction. The report was issued by Daniel R. Levinson, inspector […]
Jennie-O Recalls 55,000 Pounds of Turkey Burger Over Salmonella
Fox News reports…. Jennie-O Turkey recalled 55,000 pounds of turkey burger this weekend after being linked to a dozen cases of salmonella in 10 states. The raw, frozen turkey burgers were sold nationwide exclusively at Sam’s Club stores. They were sold in boxes of 12 individually wrapped burgers labeled “Jennie-O Turkey Store All Natural Lean […]
Disney Princess Plastic Trikes Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: […]
Amusement Parks Accidents
When someone has been injured due an amusement park accident they first must understand whom is liable for all damages and injuries caused by the accident. There are approximately 5 deaths and additional 3,000 serious injuries each year due to amusement park accidents. If you have been injured due to an amusement park accident you […]
Preventable Medical Errors – sixth biggest killer in America
Preventable medical errors kill and seriously injure hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. Errors include physician diagnostic mistakes, incomplete or deficient patient records, medication-prescription slip-ups, staff fatigue and overwork, procedural safety-check lapses and others. Experts believe that if doctors, nurses, dentists, technicians, and other staff were simply more careful, they would make fewer errors. […]
Problems with KNEE REPLACEMENTS?
Tens of thousands of components used as part of some knee replacements were recalled last year, but hardly any consumers know about. The artificial knee implants appear to have been removed from the market due to manufacturing defects and reports of knee problems that caused individuals to experience loosening of the components and the need […]
What would baby cribs be like without trial lawyers?
What would baby cribs be like without trial lawyers? Trial lawyers have made baby cribs safer by holding manufacturers accountable for design problems that once injured infants. 1) Flame-retardant fabrics make youngsters’ sleepware, linens, and mattresses much safer 2) Low crib corner posts will not catch baby’s clothing 3) Vertical side and end slats must […]
Auto Accidents – NEVER DECLINE MEDICAL ATTENTION
“When I was in a crash, I didn’t think I was injured. The next week, however, my neck really started to hurt!” Sound familiar? Ever heard someone say this? Even though you can walk away from a fender bender, NEVER decline medical attention at the accident scene. Here’s Why: When a driver’s or passenger’s body […]
