Frequently, falls send older adults to nursing homes. These injuries account for about 40 percent of nursing home admissions. Also frequently, a subsequent fall keeps residents there much longer than they planned. 60 percent of nursing home residents fall every year. As outlined below, these incidents usually cause such serious injuries that the victims can never […]
Investigators are still looking for clues after a speeding motorist struck and killed an 83-year-old man in upstate New York. According to state police, an 83-year-old man was crossing at 8753 Route 11 in the town of Stockholm at around 5:30 p.m. when he was struck by a westbound vehicle driven by a 40-year-old Fort […]
E-scooters are often a great way to get around in compact urban areas like New York. Many destinations are slightly outside walking distance, but not far enough to drive and park. Lots of people apparently agree with this assessment. The number of e-scooter trips nearly doubled between 2019 and 2020. These vehicles are popular, and […]
This time, the Jolly Old Elf did not come right down Santa Claus Lane. Instead, the incident happened on an anonymous street in an anonymous town which was in the midst of a silent night and a white Christmas. And, Santa was not just toting toys and goodies in his sleigh. He is also the […]
In some parts of the world, this motorcycle crash acronym stands for Sorry, Mate, I, Didn't See You. Another common acronym, TBFTL (Turned But Failed to Look) does not have the same ring. Furthermore, SMIDSY captures the cavalier mindset that many drivers have after they hit motorcycle riders. These tortfeasors (negligent drivers) are quick to […]