Summer is the time in New York for camping trips, family reunions and holiday celebrations. Alcohol is often served on these occasions and while most people in Olean drink responsibly there will always be those who make the risky decision to drive after drinking,...
In New York State, when it is believed there was a medical error and it caused illness, injury or death, the first thought among family members is to find hard facts as to what happened and why. It is frequently forgotten that there might have been other issues that...
Almost every Olean area resident will be in at least one car accident during their driving career. Even the most careful drivers can get into an accent that is not their fault. Most of the time these accidents are just minor fender-benders but there are also car...
Entrusting the care of loved ones to a nursing home can be a painful decision. For people who have to make that decision, they are rightfully concerned about the quality of care their loved ones will receive. For the past year or more, a spotlight has been put upon...
Electronic health records (EHRs) are used almost universally in hospitals in Olean and across the country to keep track of everything from patient medical histories to medication records. First implemented in the 1960’s as a means of replacing cumbersome hand-written...
Police said that a New York school bus driver may have some responsibility for the death of a motorcyclist in the western part of the state. Authorities said that the bus driver appears to have pulled in front of an oncoming motorcyclist while trying to make a left...
The damages caused by a car accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice, and nursing home neglect can be extensive. If you’ve been harmed in one of these incidences, then you’re probably struggling to make ends meet as medical expenses come due and lose out on the...
Were you ever in a store in New York where the floor had been freshly mopped or there was a spill in one of the aisles, leading to a puddle? Or perhaps you have seen store parking lots with oil spills in them? Or perhaps the carpeting in a floor was torn up or there...
Many of us in Olean with loved ones in nursing homes may not have been able to visit them much in 2020. Therefore, as when we are able to visit them finally, we may notice significant declines in their health. While some of these declines are a natural course of...
In New York and across the United States, many people look forward to daylight saving time in the spring. This is generally seen as a sign that winter is almost over and the extra hour of daylight is a welcome relief. Still, there are necessary adaptations people must...
