When you think of elder abuse, what comes to mind? For many people, the answer probably has to do with nursing home negligence or abuse. Unfortunately, many people assume that nursing home staff members often take advantage of or harm the residents who are under their...
Month: January 2014
Truck accident in New York leads to multiple vehicle pileup
Truck accidents can result in serious injuries, but sometimes those accidents are caused by things out of your control. Did you have to swerve to avoid someone? Did your brakes just fail to work? These are things that should be considered in any case. If your truck...
Brain death hard to understand, even for doctors
Two heartbreaking medical cases have been making headlines over the past few weeks. One patient is a young woman who is about three months pregnant; the other is a 13-year-old girl. Both have been declared brain dead, and their families have taken very different but...
It’s official: It’s flu season in New York state
The headline says it all. Earlier this week, Health Commissioner Niray R. Shah, M.D., M.P.H., declared that influenza is prevalent in the state. To date, 45 counties and all boroughs of New York City have confirmed cases of the flu. While the statement may not have...
Police: winter weather accident is a ‘war zone’
As Albany drivers know full well, when winter hits hard, driving conditions can change in an instant. When that happens, car accidents, injuries and fatalities can result. According to Idaho State Police, it appears that winter conditions played a significant role in...