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FAQs about Truck Accidents and Personal Injury

A large number of truck accidents occur every year in the United States, causing hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. According to the US Department of Transportation, approximately 500,000 trucking accidents take place in the United States. Of these, fatalities are caused by about 5,000 accidents. As a matter of fact, 1 out of every 8 traffic fatalities involves collision with a truck. Additionally, it is reported that 68% of all fatal truck accidents occurred in rural areas and not in cities. Common Questions Regarding Truck Accidents Here is a look at some of the most common questions about accidents involving commercial trucks: Q1:

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FAQs about Suing Cruise Ships

According to statistics, 15 cruise ships sank between 2010 and 2013. In the period 2005 to 2013, a total of 79 cruise ship collisions were reported. During this same period, 101 fires in cruise ships were reported. Most of the statistical data that involves cruise incidents and passenger ship accidents is based on official reports that the United States Coast Guard publishes online. Other sources are local police reports and online news media. Commonly Asked Questions about Cruise Ship Lawsuits Many people have questions about suing cruise ships, and often do not get the answers they need. Here are a few of the most common

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FAQs about Bicycle Accidents and Claims

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Traffic Safety Facts, in 2014, there were 726 deaths in the United States caused by crashes involving bicycles and motor vehicles. This amounts to roughly 2 people every day each year. That same year, the estimated number of injuries sustained by bicyclists increased to 50,000, from 48,000 in 2013. Additionally, the National Safety Council reported that the total cost of bicyclist death and injury is more than $4 billion every year. Common Questions about Bicycle Accidents With so many bicycle accidents occurring every year, it is no surprise that people have a lot of questions about them

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FAQs about Birth Injuries

Each year, 6 to 8 out of every 1,000 infants born in the United States are born with a burn injury. This means that roughly 1 in every 9,714 individuals in the country are born with a birth injury. The 10 most common birth injuries include cerebral palsy, bone fractures, Erb’s Palsy (Brachial Plexus Palsy), perinatal asphyxia, caput succedaneum, cephalohematoma, intracranial hemorrhage, facial paralysis, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and spinal cord injuries.

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Penicillin allergy not as common as diagnoses suggest

People in New York who suffer from allergies to medications have limited options when they need treatment for illnesses. One of the most commonly diagnosed medication allergies comes from penicillin. However, it is estimated that millions of Americans who believe they are allergic to penicillin may have been misdiagnosed.

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FAQs about Fire and Burns

According to the American Burn Association’s (ABA) National Burn Repository (NBR), there are roughly 486,000 burn injuries requiring medical treatment each year in the United States. There are about 3,275 deaths caused by fire or smoke inhalation. This total includes 2,745 residential fire fatalities, 310 car crash fire fatalities and 220 deaths caused by other sources. In addition, 40,000 hospitalizations that are related to burn injuries, including 30,000 at hospital burn centers. Common Questions about Fire and Burn Injuries Many people have questions when they suffer from fire or burn injuries. Here is a look at some of the most commonly asked questions regarding burns

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