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The Importance of Motorcycle Helmets
There is no question that motorcycle helmets not only save lives, but they can also prevent traumatic brain injuries that can leave victims with lifelong disabilities. According to a new study by The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), universal helmet laws, which require that every motorcycle rider and passenger wear a helmet …
Brain-Injured Boy Awarded $1.1 million after Medical Error
A young boy was awarded $1.1 million because he suffered a brain injury after a sleep apnea surgery. According to PennLive.com, the brain damage the boy suffered could be permanent and irreversible. The boy went in for a sleep apnea procedure in 2007 when he was 11 months old. He had been tested for the …
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New York Bicycle Accidents on the Rise
More bicyclists died last year in traffic accidents compared to 2010, statistics show. According to Crain’s New York Business, 21 cyclists were killed in traffic accidents last year, nine more than in 2010. About 2,000 New York bicyclists are hospitalized every year and about 38 percent of those suffer brain injuries. Bicycle use is still …
New York Pays $2 Million to Mother of Fatally Beaten Inmate
New York City will pay $2 million to the mother of a man who was killed while serving time in Rikers Island jail. According to the Associated Press, the man was killed by inmates, who officials said sometimes worked as enforcers for corrupt guards. The 18-year-old man was in jail because of a parole violation. …
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Suspected Speeding Driver Crashes into New York Home
Emergency workers had to rescue three people from a Long Island home after a BMW sport utility vehicle crashed into the home. According to CBS New York, the auto accident occurred on Ocean Avenue in Malvern. The BMW apparently lost control, drove up onto the sidewalk and slammed into the house. The residents living in …
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