At least 103 people suffered injuries this morning when a Long Island Rail Road train suddenly derailed at the busy Brooklyn Atlantic Terminal. The train accident happened at approximately 8:30 this morning – during
Last year, 259 lives were lost to drunk driving accidents over the Christmas and New Years holidays. More than 10,000 preventable deaths are attributed to inebriated drivers annually. Mothers Against Drunk Driving dramatically
When family sends an elderly member to a nursing home for care, they expect their loved one to be treated with respect and the highest level of care available. Unfortunately, this is not the
A prominent Long Island neurosurgeon, Dr. Paolo Bolognese, is facing three separate medical malpractice lawsuits alleging botched spinal surgeries. According to a report in NY Daily News, all three plaintiffs allege that Bolognese either
Horrifying footage that has now gone viral shows a French nightclub owner being engulfed by flames after his electronic cigarette battery exploded in his pocket. The disturbing incident, which unfortunately is not that uncommon,
There has been a sharp rise in the number of people dying from car crashes, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents during the first half of 2016, according to the October issue of Traffic Safety
Increasing numbers of Americans are giving up tobacco cigarettes in favor of vaporizers, e-cigarettes, e-pipes and other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS). In 2015, more than 3 million middle and high school students admitted
As more trampoline parks continue to pop up across the country, reports of serious injuries at these facilities have also increased. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics found an alarming rise in trampoline
Every year, the law firm of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye awards three scholarships to students who maintain good grades, in spite of being diagnosed with chronic illness. Chelsea Fisk is this year’s $1,000 award
The U.S. Navy is considering a ban on electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, from all Navy property. The proposal comes as there is increasing concerns over the dangers of the electronic devices. The Naval
