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Woman Died in Collision With Fire Truck in Queens

Jenny Albano — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:42:07 GMT

An collision between a car and a fire truck left one woman dead on Saturday, April 19. The car the woman was driving collided with the New York City fire truck which was on the way to stop a house from burning.

All six firefighters on the truck were hospitalized after the accident at an intersection in the Jamaica section of Queens.

The fire truck, from Engine Company 275, was responding to a fire at a three-story home when it was struck by Angela Johnson's vehicle. Johnson, 27, was pronounced dead on the scene.

According to the Fire Department, two of the six fire fighters have serious injuries, but all are being hospitalized at Long Island Jewish Hospital. The accident is currently being investigated.

Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulfites

Jenny Albano — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:25:25 GMT

Summit Import Corp., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who are allergic or sensitive to sulfites can incur serious or life-threatening effects if this product is eaten.

The coconut in packaged in a 4 oz. plastic container and was distributed in New York and was produced in China. The problem was discovered after routine sampling by the New york State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors. An analysis of the food revealed that there were undeclared nitrates in the coconut. So far there have been no illnesses reported to the company.

The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfites sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of the "Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut" revealed they contained 70 mg per serving.

Banks ,Insurance Companies and Accidents

Joe Stanley — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:06:35 GMT

The subprime mess show to what extremes the financial institutions will go to protect the bottom line.In what could be a a key ruling for those of us hoping to learn more about shady subprime lending practices, a bankruptcy judge has given New Century Financial until February 6 to turn over a report of an investigation into the firm's cash handling practices to bankruptcy monitors..This is an example of how things work. This mentality also effects people who are injured in crashes or by any someones negligence. The people with the money will go to any ends not to pay a fair amount on claims. Everyone should be aware of these facts.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Construction Safety in the Winter

Joe Stanley — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:14:54 GMT

Winter is a hard time for outdoor work. The many hazards of a construction site increase 10 fold in the winter. Remember to take your time keep warm and keep safe so the projects are completed timely and safely.

For more information on this subject, please see our section on Worksite Injuries and Workers Compensation.

Happy New Year

Joe Stanley — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:07:25 GMT

The new year brings an opportunity to review all your insurance issue. Examine you car insurance to make sure you have the right amount of coverage and that you have the maximum uninsured motorist coverage. This will protect you and other if you are involved in a car crash. Make sure your homeowners coverage has sufficient policy limits so year are covered for any slip and falls or other accidents. Think about health care proxies. Update your will. Be safe in the new year

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Medical Malpractice Truths

Joe Stanley — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:10:54 GMT

The facts about medical malpractice need to be told. Most of the information that people believe are myths generated by the health care industry. The facts are astounding. Currently, attorneys and patients have no way of knowing who these bad doctors are because the National Practitioner Data Base's public use file conceals practitioners' personal information. Public Citizen urged Congress to lift the veil of secrecy which is used to hide doctors who are frequently accused of medical malpractice, especially considering the small percentage of doctors responsible for the majority of the malpractice committed in the United States. While 82% of doctors had not made a medical malpractice settlement payment since 1990, 5.9% of the others accounted for 57.8% of all medical malpractice payments since 1991. The "Truth" needs to be spread about all lawsuits and people need to be made aware of the myths and hoaxes that affect us all.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Medical Malpractice and Negligent Care.

School Districts and Legal Responsibility

Joe Stanley — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:06:52 GMT

School Districts have a special responsibility to take care of our children. They sit in the shoes of parents during the school day. Parents need to work with their school district to keep our children safe. Children are at risk for falls , bus accidents, and attacks from other students. If any thing goes wrong much sure a report is filed. Claims against school districts generally require immediate legal help. So dont be afraid to call a lawyer for help.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Premises Liability.

Medical Malpractice Reporting

Joe Stanley — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:11:13 GMT

The fact that doctors do not want to report medical mistakesWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nearly half of all U.S. doctors fail to report incompetent or unethical colleagues, even though they agree that such mistakes should be reported, researchers said on Monday.does not come as a shock to those involved in medical malpractice work. What this demonstrates is that medical malpractice law suits are just the tip of the iceberg. If the heath care industries and physicians get there way and eliminate malpractice suits no one will be watching the shop. What would doctors and hospitals report if there was no penalty? Clearly no one is watching except for the lawyers.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Medical Malpractice and Negligent Care.

Winter Weather

Joe Stanley — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:50:33 GMT

Winter weather is upon us. Todays rollover accident is an example of why we must watch out for the other driver.We all need to remember our own winter driving skills, remember to signal don't slam on your brakes and maintain a safe distance among other things. Be Safe, don't be a statistic in a car crash and don't be someone we read about who suffered injuries from a car crash.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Nursing Home Problems

Joe Stanley — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:20:23 GMT

The federal government has fined a Syracuse nursing home $215,212.50 for widespread medication errors and other serious problems. The fine demonstrates the serious problem with the care of the old and disabled/ If you have any loved ones in a nursing home visit them frequently and record any problems you see with the care. Follow up with written complaints.This will insure the best care possible.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Nursing Home and Elder Abuse.