Unfortunately, live births in New York are not without incident. A number of things can go wrong that could injure both the mother and the child. Many of these injuries can be the fault of the doctor or other medical personnel that are present during the delivery. The...
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Teen Deaths Down 11% After Bans On Texting and Driving
Texting and driving has been the subject of many a public service announcement over the past 5 years or so. In fact, it is a message that has become just as widespread as “don’t drink and drive”. However, unfortunately, despite all of the warnings, texting while...
Kids in Cars: Keep Them Buckled
As years pass, and technology continues to improve, cars get safer for drivers and passengers. Seatbelts are sturdier and child safety seats are more secure and these safety instruments save lives — if they are used, and used properly. Although the frequency of...
Children Killed as Passengers of Drunk Drivers
When you hear about a child being killed in a car accident involving a drunk driver, it may be natural to assume that the child was in the car with his or her sober family when the drunk driver caused the accident. Too many children die every year in alcohol-related...
Family Sues City for School Slashing
If another child at school injured your child, whose fault is it? Does the blame and any legal consequences rest on the other child and his or her family or guardians? Should the blame lie on the shoulders of the school? One mother, whose son was cut on the face by...
Safety Violations Found in Manhattan School after Students Suffer Burn Injuries
When we send our children to school, we want to believe that every stepto possibly keep them safe has been taken. School administrators and staff, we hope, have the best interest of our children in mind and will do everything in their power to ensure no hazards are...
Take These Dangerous Toys off of Your Holiday Shopping List
Many New York residents are just as eager for the day after Thanksgiving as Thanksgiving Day. For bargain-hunters, the shopping extravaganza known as Black Friday is a highly anticipated annual event. Many people plan to purchase one big-ticket item at a discount...
Brain Injuries and Children
Parents face a difficult balance everyday: encouraging their kids to be active and play while ensuring that they don’t suffer from serious injuries. Recently, the media has spotlighted children who have suffered from traumatic brain injuries while playing...