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• Fun Express Recalls Water-Based Face Paint

  Chrissie Cole | May 22, 2009 10:35 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Certain cosmetic “Face Paints” have been recalled following reports of skin irritation in small children. Fun Express Inc., owned by the Oriental Trading Co, is the brand name of the...

• FDA Issues Warnings for Biphosphonates

  Staff Writer | January 14, 2008 2:46 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  The FDA is reminding prescibers and patients that certain osteoporosis medications may be associated with severe or incapacitating bone, joint and muscle pain. FDA advises that these side effects may develop days, months or even years after starting the drug and may persist despite stopping the medication. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monitors side effects of drugs that are currently...

• Car Accidents - Syracuse

  Rob Quattrocci | August 28, 2007 4:01 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Downtown Syracuse can be dangerous for both pedestrians and drivers. The roads have restrictions regarding left hand turns however that does not stop motorists. These motorists present a danger to pedestrians who would not expect a car to make an illegal left hand turn and drivers alike. In addition, particularly during the work day traffic tendas to be heavy in the downtown area and this...

• Winter Construction Safety

  Joe Stanley | January 10, 2008 4:19 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  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.

• Medical Malpractice - Guiliani's Recent Comments

  Rob Quattrocci | November 30, 2007 2:38 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Recently at one of his rallies presidential candidate Rudy Guiliani was quoted as saying that her refers to attorneys that sue doctors as "the pig factor." This is an interesting comment as it infers that all malpractice lawsuits are without merit which cannot be further from the truth. We all want to limit frivilous lawsuits however using propaganda against all lawyers is not the proper...

• Medical Mistakes.

  Joe Stanley | December 03, 2007 4:02 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  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...

• Woman Airlifted after Car Crash

  Christina Cole | May 13, 2007 2:03 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  In a car accident last night on Route 17, a woman was airlifted by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center, after she crashed with another vehicle.Police say they responded to a two car crash on the westbound side of Route 17 nearby Exit 107, just after 8 p.m. Initial reports indicate both cars were traveling west and bumped together before going off the side of the road, both crashing into a...

• More DWI and Crashes

  Joe Stanley | January 11, 2008 8:48 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Last nights accidentA Marcellus man is now facing a charge of driving while intoxicated in the two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Lee Mulroy and Bishop Hill roads, Onondaga County sheriff's deputies said demonstrates again what can happen with drinking and driving. It risk everyones life. Please be safeFor more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle...

• Construction Safety

  Joe Stanley | November 13, 2007 8:40 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  Yesterdays roofer death shows how dangerous construction can be.For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Worksite Injuries and Workers Compensation.

• Happy New Year

  Joe Stanley | January 10, 2008 3:59 PM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  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...