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Drunk driving car crash leaves two injured

A drunk driving charge in New York or elsewhere can have serious consequences, especially when the driver is also involved in a car accident where others are injured. That was the case for one Albany man who was arrested and charged with DWI after his car crashed in front of the Albany City Hall and […]

Italian singer killed in New York trying to cross the street

New York City residents may have been shocked to learn of the death of Italian jazz singer Daniela D’Ercole. The singer was killed after being run over by a car while she was walking in Manhattan. The intersection collision between the singer and the vehicle happened on Nov. 10.The singer was attempting to cross 106th […]

Unlicensed cosmetologist guilty after lethal silicone injection

Medical malpractice does not always have to involve a surgical mistake or misdiagnosis. This became apparent in New York when an unlicensed cosmetologist was convicted of criminally negligent homicide. While this case does not constitute a surgical mistake in the traditional manner, it does illustrate how people can be injured or killed by medical mistakes.

Fatal car accident leaves young boxer seriously injured

A tragic car accident on the Cross Bronx Expressway in New York City led to the death of a 21-year-old woman and inflicted life-threatening injuries on her 19-year-old brother. In late October, the two were driving in the early morning hours when the roads were slippery. Following a small wreck, the two got out of […]

Guilty verdict in medical malpractice suit that left woman dead

Medical malpractice suits often occur because of some form of negligence. This was the case when a Plattsburgh, New York anesthesiologist was found guilty of negligence while caring for a 70-year-old woman in 2007. The woman died following surgery to remove an infected gall bladder. The medical malpractice verdict came down from a civil court case held in the Clinton County Court.

Fatal car crash in Hell’s Kitchen

New York City residents know just how tough it is to navigate traffic in a clogged city. Bumper to bumper traffic can be frustrating and even deadly at times. Such is the case for a 48-year-old motorcyclist who lost his life in a New York City car accident. The accident happened on Oct. 26 shortly […]

Bus accident leaves eight people injured

Millions of people ride the bus in and around New York City. Most of the time, people arrive at their destinations without incident, but an early morning bus ride into New York City gave some passengers quite a scare. On Oct. 18 around 5:35 a.m. in Rockland County near Sloatsburg, a New York Trailways bus […]

Study finds physicians rarely pay for medical errors

A study by the New England Journal of Medicine found that surgical mistakes and other forms of medical malpractice often don’t lead to a payout for the victim. This is true in New York and across the country.