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Nearly 3,000 Amputations Occurred in Work Accidents in 2015

According to CNN, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration published a report on injuries and fatalities in the workplace.   The report revealed there were 10,338 severe injuries resulting from workplace conditions over the course of 2015.  Among the injuries that were sustained by workers included nearly 3,000 amputations, as well as cases in which workers had their eyes gouged out. When an amputation or the loss of an eye occurs, the victims of the workplace injury receive benefits based on the location of the amputation.  There is a schedule of benefits which determines what a worker is entitled to receive. This payment is in addition

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Types of Personal Injuries Seafarers should be Aware Of

According to data from an American Bureau of Shipping project, roughly 50% of all maritime accidents are caused by human error while 30% occur as a result of the failure of humans to avoid an accident. Injured in a ship accident or while at sea? Was someone else negligent? You may have a lawsuit on your hands – someone else needs to pay. You need legal help. You need to send the pain back to its source. Call RMFW Law at 212-344-1000 today! This means that 30% of maritime accidents are caused by conditions that should and could have been countered. Additionally, as reported by

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Study finds problems with teledermatology

New York residents who are unable to travel to the doctor sometimes use telemedicine to diagnose and treat medical conditions remotely. One area of telemedicine that is becoming popular is teledermatology. Several teledermatology websites allow patients to send photographs to be used for diagnosis and treatment of various conditions.

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What is Acupuncturist Malpractice?

Alternative medicine is becoming increasingly popular among Americans for the treatment of various medical problems. Once considered a radical form of treatment, acupuncture is becoming an option in mainstream medicine. It is estimated 10% of Americans have tried acupuncture and that more than 1/3 would consider trying this form of treatment. Additionally, nearly 50% of physicians in the country have either referred patients to acupuncturists or would be willing to make such a referral.

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Brain Injuries: Using Art to Portray Reality

Brain injuries are one of the most life-changing injuries that a person can experience. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can affect mood, cognitive skills, and reasoning skills, among other impacts on your health. A person’s entire life can be changed as a result of a traumatic injury to the brain.Β  Now, Fox 9 reports that hundreds of victims who are living with the daily reality of brain injuries have prepared exhibits to help to demonstrate what life is really like when coping with a brain injury. Because a brain injury can cause long-lasting or permanent symptoms that change your life forever in profound ways, it is

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Who to Sue in a Defective Product Liability Case

In 2004, 7% of all personal injury lawsuits were for product liability. The second-highest median damage awards in all personal injury cases are for product liability cases. Every year, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls hundreds of products sold in the United States due to safety issues. According to agency’s statistics, defective consumers were the cause of 176 deaths and over 19,000 hospitalizations in 2007. Are you a victim of a wrong prescription? Give us a call. We will know what to do. We know how to win cases. If you suffered an injury due to a defective product and are considering a lawsuit

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Tips to Prevent Construction Site Accidents

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in 2014, 4,679 workers were killed in work accidents in the United States – on average, close to 90 a week or more than 13 deaths each day. The OSHA also reports that 1 in 10 construction workers are injured every year. The CDC reports that in 2009, the highest number of fatal injuries was among construction workers compared to any other industry in the private sector. Workers in construction account for 15% of reported lead poisoning in the US. Staying safe on a construction site is vital. You can only do so much though. So

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Toys to Avoid Buying to Keep Your Child’s Eyes Safe

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately a quarter of a million children in the United States visit hospital emergency departments every year for toy-related injuries. Nearly 50% of these injuries affect the head and face and the majority is eye injuries. Also, children under age 5 suffer from about 35% of toy-related injuries. Eye safety is usually the last thing on parents’ minds when they buy toys for their children. When asked whether any toys their children own could cause injury to their eyes, 54% of parents responded β€œdefinitely”, while 22% answered β€œpossible”. There are many toys that you should avoid buying

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