Three Construction Accidents, Two Fatalities: A Look at the Dangers of Construction in NYC
Construction is one of the most dangerous fields to work in. When a construction worker is hurt or killed on the job, the worker or his surviving family members must understand the legal protections that are in place. Workers’ compensation injury or death benefits should be available to shield the injured employee and his family […]
Opioids the top cause of medication-related insurance claims
New York readers may be surprised to learn that opioids are responsible for more medical malpractice claims than any other prescription drug. The findings were announced in a new study by Coverys, a medical liability insurer based in Boston.
Breast cancer deaths prominent among black women
According to a report from the American Cancer Society, there has been a 39% drop in breast cancer deaths between 1989 and 2015. At the same time, the organization found that white women were 39% more likely to survive breast cancer than African-American women. If the Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2017-2018 report is any indication, the trend is a constant one. Several explanations for it have been proposed, which should interest anyone in New York who has or knows someone who has this condition.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice Damages
According to a recent analysis, medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States, after heart disease and cancer. Experts say that this “epidemic” claims at least 250,000 lives each year across the nation.
Tips For Filing a Surgical Mesh Lawsuit
Important Tips to Settle a Personal Injury Claim
A majority of civil litigation in the United States is made up of personal injury lawsuits. Some common causes of personal injuries include traffic accidents, dog bites, construction accidents, dog bites, swimming pool accidents, slip and fall, defective products, fires and burns and medical malpractice. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 6 […]
Types of Settlements in a Personal Injury Case
According to statistics, 942,219 people in the United States were killed, and 26,594,887 were injured, as a result of traffic accidents in 2016. With car accident cases on the rise every year across the US, it is no surprise that the number of personal injury lawsuits is increasing each year. Apart from traffic accidents, slip […]
Hit and Run in NY Leaves Nine People Injured
New York City motor vehicle accident attorneys provide representation to auto accident victims who wish to seek compensation for crash losses. Unfortunately, obtaining compensation can become more difficult after a hit-and-run accident unless the driver is identified. Hit-and-run accidents often leave motorists facing serious injury with no driver to hold accountable for damages. CBS Local […]
Safety Tips For Driving This Winter
According to statistics, over 1,300 people are killed and more than 116,000 are injured as a result of icy, snowy, or slushy pavements each year in the United States. It has also been reported that nearly 900 people are killed and nearly 76,000 people are injured in vehicle crashes each year during sleet or snowfall. […]
Tips to Prevent Kitchen Accidents in New York
The holiday season is around the corner. It is that time of the year when you can enjoy a lot of delicious food and party all night long with friends and family. Amidst all the fun and excitement, a trip to the ER can ruin your fun and happiness, in an instant. Emergency rooms are often the busiest during the holiday season. People suffer from various accidents such as slipping on snow and ice, hurting themselves while putting up decorations and hurting themselves while cooking or working in the kitchen. The kitchen is that part of the home that delivers great food and smiles, but is also a danger zone where traumatic injuries can take place. While you are busy preparing sumptuous meals for your family this Halloween, be sure to bear these kitchen safety tips in mind. After all, you want to spend Halloween with your family and loved ones and not in an ER nursing wounds and injuries.
What are the most common kitchen accidents in New York?
According to several reports, kitchen accidents are most common during the holiday season. Listed below are a few of the most common kitchen accidents: