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Fault and Liability in a Car Accident Claim

Approximately one lawsuit is filed every 2 seconds throughout the United States. If you go by the statistics, every year, there is an average of about 6,000,000 car accidents in the country. This means that this type of accident is the cause of a large number of lawsuits. According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released in 2014, motor vehicle crashes in 2010 cost close to $1 trillion in loss of life and loss of productivity. NHTSA reports that in 2014, there was an estimated 2.34 million people injured in motor vehicle crashes. A large percentage of car accidents are

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NYC Elevator Repair Workers Face Serious Risks

A 55-year-old construction worker was preparing to hang drywall on a ceiling at a construction site on West 17th Street when he lost his balance on a ladder.Β  The man fell four stories into an elevator shaft, according to the New York Times.Β  He struck three metal bars that were protruding upward at the base of the shaft after the fall happened. The metal bars, which had pierced his arm, leg, and torso, had to be cut so it would be possible to take the injured worker to the hospital.Β  He was listed in critical condition following the incident. Elevator shafts (in particular open elevator

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Post-Partum Hemorrhage and Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is one of the most serious problems in the United States, falling behind only cancer and heart disease as the number one cause of death in the country. According to a Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) article, there are as many as 225,000 deaths caused by medical malpractice every year. These can be divided into different subcategories:

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Childbirth Injuries and Medical Malpractice

According to a study in 2006, every year, medical errors in the United States cause harm to roughly 1.5 million people across the country. Each year, approximately 28,000 babies are born with birth injuries. According to Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) data, the highest number of birth injuries is caused by the use of forceps or vacuums – 160.5 deliveries out of every 1,000. It is also revealed that over a period of one year, almost 157,700 injuries that are potentially avoidable are sustained by mothers and babies during childbirth.

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Computer-assisted medication systems not a cure all for errors

When a person checks into a New York hospital, a friend or relative should go along to monitor medications and watch for mistakes. That is the advice from a representative from Leapfrog, a nonprofit organization that rates hospitals on safety. Medical errors, which include medication mistakes, have been identified as the third most common cause of death in the United States.

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Construction Site Falls Are a Major Concern

A 62-year-old construction worker was killed recently when he fell from an East Harlem building that was undergoing repairs.Β  The man had been replacing roof gutters when he fell from the top of the six-story building.Β  There were permits for repairs to be performed at the East Harlem building; however, those permits were for renovation of apartments and the New York Times indicated it was unclear whether the gutter replacement was covered by the permit. Tragically, this fall incident is not an isolated incident. Workers get hurt or killed every day when they either trip and fall on the same level or when they fall

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New York Crane Collapse Sheds Light on the Dangers Associated With Cranes

On a recent snowy and windy day in New York City, construction workers were attempting to bring down a crane’s boom for safety reasons.Β  The construction crew was worried about 20 MPH winds and wanted to lower and secure the crane.Β  The crane had a 565-foot operating arm and was massive, capable of lifting 330 tons.Β  Tragically, as the crane was coming down, it toppled over in a horrific accident. In its downward arc, it crushed a 38-year-old immigrant from Prague to death as he was on his way to work.Β  Another man nearby suffered a head wound in the incident, and two other bystanders

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How to Report Your Car Accident

According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT), every year, close to 1.3 million people meet with fatal ends in road accidents all around the world. This accounts for a daily average of 3,287 deaths. In the United States, there are more than 37,000 road crash deaths every year. Another 2.35 million in America are seriously injured or disabled for life. If you have been in an accident, and are looking for an experienced and sensational personal injury attorney, contact us today! We have what you need. When you are involved in a road crash or car accident, one of the first things

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