Tag Archives: personal injury

Independence Day: Firework Safety

As the Fourth of July approaches, watching fireworks can be a fun and exciting activity -->

Product-Related Deaths: Get the Facts

There are about 8,000 product-related deaths each year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. -->

Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA

The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, also -->

In 5-4 Ruling, Justices Say Generic Makers Are Not Liable for Design of Drugs

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that generic drug manufacturers could not be sued by -->

The Intersection of Golf & The Law

Golfers don’t expect to end up in court or jail while on the course, but -->

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Occurs at 1 in 3 Homes

Reports of serious physical, sexual and verbal abuse are common among the nation’s nursing homes. -->

Impaired Driving: Get the Facts

Who is Most at Risk?Young Drivers: The risk of being involved in a crash involving -->

‘SaferCar’ App from NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association recently unveiled the ‘SafeCar’ app for iPhones. The app -->

Beta Labs, LTD Announces a Recall of Dietary Supplements Oxyphen, Phentalene, Phen FX, and Red Vipers Due to Possible Health Risk

According to the FDA on June 20th, Beta Labs, LTD (“Beta”), dietary supplement retailer, is -->

Student from Brooklyn Drowns in a Lake at Bear Mountain State Park

A 16-year-old boy from Brooklyn who was on a field trip to Bear Mountain State -->

Driver Killed in Tractor-Trailer Crash on Route 42 in Kiamesha Lake

Yesterday, June 24, authroties were on the scene of a fatal crash that happened between -->

Two Hurt in 9W Motorcycle Crash

Two tourists from Germany were hurt when they lost control of their motorcycle and crashed -->

The Heart Perils of Pain Relievers

Common pain relievers such as ibuprofen and naproxen, or Nsaids, are the go-to drugs for -->

New Findings on Gulf War Illness

USA Today- Kelly Kennedy Researchers have discovered two areas of brain atrophy in Gulf War -->

Pedestrian Hit by Police Cruiser Along Route 209 in Deer Park

An Orange County pedestrian was hospitalized overnight with serious injuries after getting hit by a -->

Designated Drivers Often Drink

A new study suggests that some designated drivers do not refrain from drinking. The study -->

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States. There -->

Tips for a Safe Summer Trip

Family vacation road trips can be an exciting and fun adventure in the summertime. Before -->

County Legislator Among 5 Involved in Route 302 Crash

A two-car crash on Sunday, June 16, took place in the Town of Crawford on -->

Speeding: A Good Decision? Get the Facts

Everyone speeds once in a while, especially new teen drivers. Check out these facts and -->

2 Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Thruway Early Sunday

A man and a woman riding a motorcycle on the Thruway early Sunday, June 2, -->