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Bicyclist And Police Car Collide In Syracuse

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:26:00 GMT

A car accident between a city police car and bicyclist is being investigated by Syracuse police.

The bicyclist, 20, a Syracuse University student, suffered minor injuries despite not wearing a helmet. He was treated and released from Upstate University Hospital. The officer was not injured

According to police, a Centro bus was sitting in traffic at the corner of Sumner and Euclid and waved the cop car through. As the car began driving, the man on the bicycle turned the corner, and the two vehicles collided. The officer applied his brakes but it was too late.

At the time of the collision, the police were already on Euclid patrolling to enforce city ordinances in light of MayFest.

The investigation is ongoing.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Two Deaths Linked To Tainted Beef

Chrissie Cole — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:09:00 GMT

At least 546,000 pounds of beef have been recalled in New York and at least seven other states because beef from a local processing plant has been linked to E. coli.

The tainted meat has been linked to two deaths (in New York and New Hampshire) and several other illnesses.

Fairbank Farms of New York announced the voluntary recall of fresh ground beef produced between September 14 and 16. The meat is packaged with "EST 492" on the label.

The company has set up a consumer hotline and has information and details listed on their Web site. You can find it here.

E. coli poisoning symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain and can lead to kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome and death.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Fun Express Recalls Water-Based Face Paint

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 22 May 2009 22:35:00 GMT

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 recalled items.

The paints are made in China by Shanghai Color Art Stationery Company Ltd., and were distributed nationwide, says the FDA.

Several reports of children suffering skin irritation have been reported to the agency.

The agency’s laboratory found significant bacteria and mold in most of the recalled products.

The following items are included in the recall:

Item Number	Product Description	Universal Product Code (UPC)
85/2077	Blue Face Paint	8 8760048110 7
85/2078	Purple Face Paint	8 8760048112 1
85/2079	Red Face Paint	8 8760048114 5
85/2080	Orange Face Paint	8 8760048116 9
85/2081	Black Face Paint	8 8760048118 3
85/2082	Green Face Paint	8 8760048120 6

Consumers should discard any of these recalled face paints or return them to the store of purchase.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

FDA Issues Warnings for Biphosphonates

Staff Writer — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:46:49 GMT

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 on the market by way of a program known as MedWatch Prescribers provide voluntary reports to the FDA advising them of issues with various prescription drugs and devices. If there are, what FDA considers, a substantial number of reports an action may be taken. On January 7 the FDA issued an Alert to health care providers and patients concerning biphosphonates, a class of prescription medications used to treat osteoporosis and certain other conditions. These drugs are marketed as Actonel, Actonel+Ca, Aredia, Boniva, Didronel, Fosamax, Fosamax+D, Reclast, Skelid, and Zometa.

FDA is reminding prescibers and patients that these drugs 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. Risk factors for development of these side effects is unknown and the frequency with which they might occur is unclear. Although these are known side effects FDA is concerned that they might be overlooked or attributed to another disease causing a delay in diagnosis. Diagnostic delays might lead to prolonged pain requiring additional medications. Of course, any time additional medications are used, the risk for more side effects or adverse reactions occurs. Diagnostic delays might also cause functional impairment involving the ability to work or engage in other activities of daily living.

Some patients have reported prompt resolution of the pain after stopping the medication but other reports suggest that there may be only a partial recovery, even after halting the drug.

It is important for patients to maintain ongoing communication with their physician. If you develop any new symptoms or if you fail to improve with treatment be sure to contact your doctor promptly. You must act as your own advocate. Do not be put off by abrupt, rude or busy office staff. It is important for your concerns to be heard and acted on. If you believe your healthcare provider is not responding to you in an appropriate or timely fashion a second opinion or a visit to the emergency room is in order.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Banks and Insurance Companies and Accidents

Joe Stanley — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:20:06 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.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Joe Stanley

More DWI and Crashes

Joe Stanley — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:48:27 GMT

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 safe

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

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Joe Stanley

Winter Construction Safety

Joe Stanley — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:19:00 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.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Joe Stanley

Happy New Year

Joe Stanley — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:59:43 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 our section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Joe Stanley

Medical Malpractice More Truths

Joe Stanley — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:05:01 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.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Joe Stanley

Schools and Legal Responsibility

Joe Stanley — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:51:21 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.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Joe Stanley