The Basics of Toxic Torts Law
It is estimated that 60,000 deaths and 860,000 occupational illnesses are caused by occupational exposure. In 2010, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 34,400 skin diseases at a rate of 3.4 injuries every 10,000 employees, as compared to 19,300 respiratory illnesses with a rate of approximately 1.9 illnesses every 10,000 employees. A toxic tort […]
Tips to Reduce Hotel Accidents
Hotel employees have higher rates of occupational injury and sustain more serious injuries than other workers in the service industry. According to an OSHA report, which observed 55,327 hotel workers, a total of 2,865 injuries were reported over a three-year period. Hotel fires are one of the main causes of hotel accidents. Every year, an […]
Common Mistakes that can Lead to Medical Malpractice Claims
According to hospital records, the minimum number of deaths caused by medical accidents is 65,000 to 200,000. 25,000 to 120,000 deaths are a result of medical negligence. 0.8% to 1% of hospital patients become victims of malpractice. 2.9% of these victims file medical malpractice claims. Of these, 1/3 of 1% medical malpractice cases go to trial and 1/10 of 1% win a trial verdict in their favor.
Delayed Birth Injury and Medical Malpractice
Although there has been a decrease in the overall number of birth injuries reported in the United States in recent decades, there is still a very high risk of it occurring.
Tips for preventing potential anesthesia-related risks
Although anesthesia-related injuries are quite rare, there still are some slight risks involved. However, with a few tips, New York patients who are facing surgery can feel confident.
Reducing medication errors in New York
New York paramedics often have to work in less than perfect conditions, make snap decisions and act quickly, so medication mistakes can occur. Medication errors are defined by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research as preventable events that lead to patient harm or inappropriate use of medications. These errors can arise from a variety of causes, including product labels, distribution and lack of education.
Hazards of Abrasive Blasting Materials
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the overall incidence rate of cases involving non-fatal occupational injury and illnesses which required absence from work to recuperate in 2014 was 107.1 cases for every 10,000 full-time workers. There were 1,157,410 days-away-from-work cases in state government, local government, and private industry. The same year, the preliminary […]
Protect Your Child from Head Injuries
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), organized sports participation is on the rise in the United States. Nearly 30 million children and adolescents in the country take part in youth sports. According to the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, roughly 3 million children ages 14 and under injure themselves every year […]
How to Reduce the Likelihood of an Aviation Accident
According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), in 2014, there was an increase of approximately 15% in the number of fatal general aviation accidents, going up to 253 from 222 in 2013. Approximately 85% of general aviation flights have a non-commercial purpose. No-engine aircrafts have the highest rate of accidents and the mortality rate […]
Infant Brain Bleeding as a Result of Medical Malpractice
According to statistics, one in 9,714 births in the United States includes a birth injury. Roughly 28,000 birth injuries are reported annually in the country. The National Healthcare Quality Report estimates that 5.08 per 1,000 birth injuries occurred in female infants and 6.68 per 1,000 occurred in male infants.