Nursing Negligence and Medical Malpractice Claims
According to a new report by the Nurses Service Organization, there has been a significant increase in malpractice claims against nurses in recent years.
Types and Causes of Birth Injuries
According to statistics, 1 in 9,714 births in the United States include a birth injury. Every year, about 28,000 birth injuries are reported across the nation. The National Healthcare Quality Report estimates that 6.68/1,000 birth-related injuries occur to male infants and 5.08/1,000 occur to females.
Child’s death highlights danger of hospital negligence
Going to the hospital can be a frightening experience for New York patients. Most of the time, this is simply because of the illness or injury prompting the hospital visit. However, when something goes wrong, there can be other reasons to be concerned.
Tips to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents
According to facts by the NHTSA, there were approximately 5,376 deaths in pedestrian/motor vehicle crashes in 2015 across the United States – this means that nearly 15 people were killed every day. Although total traffic fatalities in the country lowered by nearly 18% from 2006 to 2015, there was a 12% increase in pedestrian fatalities […]
How to Prevent Bus Accidents
According to the American School Bus Council, 25 million children are carried by about 480,000 school buses every year. This means that the school bus industry is the largest form of mass transit in the country. While school buses offer students a safe, eco-friendly and valuable service to communities across the US, they are also involved in a great number of accidents each year. Bus accidents can be prevented with a few safety tips.
Tips to Prevent Bus Accidents
Here is a look at important safety tips to help in preventing bus accidents:
Scaffold Accidents and Personal Injury
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an estimated 2.3 million workers in the construction industry work on scaffolds – this is 65% of construction workers. The 2003 and 2004 Bureau of Labor Statistics data for the private sector revealed that more than 60 deaths and 4,500 injuries occur each year due to scaffold accidents. A recent BLS study shows that close to 72% of workers injured on construction sites attributed the fall or accident to the support or planking giving away, or to the worker being struck by a falling object or slipping. The scaffolding they use in China is made of bamboo – that is even worse but if you have been hurt in America in a scaffolding accident you deserve compensation. You are in the right place.
Scaffolding Safety Standards
Regulations on scaffold safety by the OSHA are generally considered an authoritative source on how to safely construct, use or maintain scaffolds. Compliance with OSHA standards can control all of these accidents. Some of the most commonly violated OSHA scaffold safety regulations include:
FAQs About Personal Injury in New York
A majority of civil litigation in the United States is made up by personal injury lawsuits. According to statistics, some of the most common causes of personal injuries include traffic accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, dog bites, and defective products. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that 6 million automotive collisions occur each year across the US – an average of about 1 car accident every 10 seconds.
Personal Injury FAQs
Q: How do I know if I have a personal injury case?
Common Injuries When Roller Skating in New York
Inline skating is a popular form of exercise that gained immense popularity in the 80s. This form exercise can burn as many calories as when cycling or running while potentially reducing the stress exerted on the joints of the lower body. It is estimated that over 17 million Americans enjoy and participate in this sport and the number is growing each year. Unfortunately, according to CPSC, over 10,723 injuries resulting from inline skating were treated in the year 2015. From simple slips, to major trips and falls, one can sustain various kinds of injuries while roller skating.
5 common injuries you can sustain when roller skating
As with any other sport, there are a number of injuries that you can sustain when roller skating in New York. A few of them include (but aren’t limited to):
FAQs About Medication Errors and Medical Malpractice
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Medical Errors
According to recent research by Johns Hopkins Medicine, medical errors are currently the third leading cause of death in the United States. It has been found that more than 250,000 deaths are caused by medical errors each year in the nation. 10% of all deaths in the US are a result of medical errors – cancer and heart disease are the top 2 causes of death.