Nicholas Timko

October 6, 2012

The Civil Justice System Supports Free Market Capitalism To Keep Us Safe

The recent announcement, as reported in the NY Times, that Blitz USA is closing it’s gasoline can manufacturing plant presents […]
October 4, 2012

Small reforms that can significantly improve patient safety in the hospital — part 1

The injuries and deaths that occur accidentally in hospitals seldom make headlines. Contrast that with the media coverage of an […]
October 2, 2012

Will the LIRR improve safety on the line?

In 2011, 22 people were fatally injured by Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) trains. To date in 2012, 14 people […]
September 27, 2012

Safety tips for bike riders

Bike riding has become commonplace in New York City, and is about to become more so as the bike share […]
September 25, 2012

Proposal may allow for improved hospital safety information

Even though they are concerned about liability and financial penalties, hospitals say they are receptive to an idea proposed by […]
September 20, 2012

Protect yourself – and your pocketbook – when buying car insurance

You do have choices when buying car insurance – even within the options offered by a single company. Read on […]
September 18, 2012

New York plastic surgeon’s license revoked

A Staten Island plastic surgeon with more than 40 medical malpractice lawsuits filed against him has had his license revoked. […]
September 13, 2012

Are doctors getting better or is the medical board getting softer?

It appears that New York State is less aggressive when it comes to punishing bad doctors. The Albany Times-Union reported […]
September 11, 2012

Medical malpractice at City Hospitals takes a toll on innocent victims

Recent court documents reveal that the cost of the needless harm inflicted on residents in the city’s 11 public hospitals […]