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Fetal Macrosomia and Birth Injuries: What You Need to Know
Fetal macrosomia refers to a condition where the fetus or newborn is larger than average and is usually considered a significant risk during a pregnancy. Causes for fetal macrosomia include issues such as gestational diabetes and maternal obesity. One of the biggest complications arising from macrosomia is when the baby does move freely through the …
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Fatal Brooklyn Garbage Truck Accident Raises Safety Concerns
Eric Salitsky, a 35-year-old Borough Park architect, was killed in a bicycle accident involving a garbage truck the evening of May 5. According to Streetsblog.org, the NYPD has issued multiple summonses to the 62-year-old driver of the privately-owned Volvo garbage struck that struck and fatally injured Salitsky on Ninth Avenue at the MTA’s 38th Street …
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Birth Injuries That Are Caused by Medically Negligent (Careless) Forceps Use
Instruments such as forceps and vacuum extractors in the hands of experienced and competent medical professionals have the potential to save lives, especially during difficult deliveries. While forceps are vital birth-assistive tools, they can also put the baby at risk for several birth injuries that may result in lifelong disabilities. In some cases, forceps deliveries …
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Elderly Man Killed in Midtown Pedestrian Accident
Fahri Boumechal, 82, was fatally injured in a pedestrian accident after he was struck by a school bus while crossing a Midtown street near the on-ramp to the Queens Midtown Tunnel. According to a Patch.com news report, the fatal collision occurred the morning of April 29 when the 40-year-old driver of a yellow school bus …
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New Regulation Proposed to Electronically Limit Truck Speed
Federal regulators are planning to limit a truck’s maximum speed using electronic engine devices. According to a news report, the proposed rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is anticipated in 2023. The rule will require motor carriers operating commercial vehicles such as large trucks to equip the vehicles with electronic engine controls …
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