We all are familiar with the dangers of drinking and driving. We have been inundated with infomercials and other mediums about the risks of serious injuries or fatalities resulting from a drunk driver. “Sleeping it off” before getting behind the wheel has always been seen…
For most people, winter has already overstayed its welcome. The cold. The wind. The snow and ice. While fatigue and driving distractions increase the likelihood of an auto accident, these two things can seriously increase an accident during inclement weather. Inclement winter conditions take a…
Three Grand Cherokee drivers said they noticed a burning odor and smoke coming from the sun visor while their SUVs were in motion; flames around the sun visor followed. The fires continued to burn after the vehicles were turned off. According to the National Highway…
Over 250 medical malpractice lawsuits have been filed against, Dr. Spyros Panos, Mid-Hudson Medical Group, parent of Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers and Vassar Hospitals, and both hospitals. Dr. Spyros Panos, an ex-orthopedic surgeon, has been accused of opening patients surgically without performing an…
“America is aging. Every day, 10,000 people in the United States celebrate their 65th birthday. Between 2010 and 2030, the number of Americans 65 and older will nearly double, and the number of those 85 and older is on pace to grow more than 400% by 2050.”…
The parents of Olivia Marie Coats promise to sue obstetrician, Dr. George T. Backardjiev, but not The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, where their daughter was born on Dec. 28. Rachel Melancon and Allen Coats said it is not the hospital’s fault; they only want…
Distracted driving is an ongoing threat to motorists contributing to, or directly causing, an accident. Although the number one cause of distracted driving is talking or texting behind the wheel, any driver distraction – eating, drinking, using a GPS, changing the radio, etc. is simply…
As much of the country is experiencing double-digit sub-zero temperatures, setting records in some areas, thoughts turn to keeping families, pets, homes, and vehicles safe. Here are some “how to protect” tips gathered from online experts. Protecting your home: Keep doors and windows closed. Keep…