How to Avoid a Bicycle Accident this Spring
According to statistics from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, about 2% of deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes are bicyclists. The CDC reports that in 2013, more than 900 bicyclists were killed in accidents in the US and an estimated 494,000 bicycle-related injuries led to emergency hospital visits. Statistics reveal that a large percentage […]
How to Prevent Whiplash Injuries
In the United States, there are about 120,000 incidences of whiplash every year. This means that 328 whiplash cases occur every day. Statistics in 1999 showed that over $8.5 billion is spent annually on whiplash costs and this number is probably much higher now. Make an injury claim for whiplash after an accident! The main […]
The Difference between a Personal Injury Claim and a Lawsuit
Car accidents are the most common cause of personal injury in the United States. They are also one of the main types of personal injury lawsuits. Every year, 4 to 5% of personal injury lawsuits go to trial. This means that about 95% of them are settled out of court. Another statistic shows that about […]
Important Elements of Medical Malpractice in Nursing
According to the National Practitioner Data Bank, the total payout for medical malpractice in 2014 was $3,891,743,050. Statistics reveal that 33% of medical malpractice allegations involved misdiagnosis, while 28% pertained to surgery errors. 18% of payout money for medical practice was for treatment errors.
The Challenges You Face in Winning a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
According to a Journal of American Medical Association article, medical malpractice claims an estimated 225,000 lives each year. These incidents can be divided into several groups including:
The Risks Associated With Falling Concrete and Other Debris
There is a building at 317 Madison Avenue located near East 42nd Street that is currently in the process of being demolished. Demolition is a challenging and dangerous job that must be done by consummate professionals with extensive experience. Workers who are present during the demolition process face significant risks from falling objects and debris. […]
Artificial intelligence could predict heart failure
Researchers are using artificial intelligence to better predict heart failure. The process has the potential to identify at-risk patients in New York and across the country up to nine months earlier than doctors.
Efforts in reducing medication errors
Prescription management can become quite complicated for a New York patient dealing with several medical conditions. However, a medication error can affect anyone, including someone taking just a single prescription. Although more medications require more careful monitoring for issues such as drug interactions, the manner in which a medication is labeled can also lead to confusion. The United States Food and Drug Administration is working on improving practices related to drug containers and labeling to head off some potential areas of error.
How to Prevent Train Accidents
According to the National Transportation Safety Bureau, a person or vehicle is hit nearly every 2 hours by a train to make another US rail accident and they include the following scenarios: Train-train collisions Derailment Train-person collisions Train-car collisions Damage to property Every year, nearly 1,000 people are killed in train-related accidents. Also, it is […]
How to Prevent Workplace Accidents
According to an American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) report, in 2013, 4,585 workers in the United States were killed on the job, and occupational diseases were the cause of an estimated 50,000 deaths. If you have been injured at your workplace, contact us for help so we can help you file […]