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How to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents

For those who love motorcycles, there is nothing that beats a ride on a powerful two-wheeler. It is also much more economical than a car. However, motorcycles come with many risks too. Serious accidents can result from motorcycles. According to 2011 statistics for motorcycle accidents, 441 deaths of motorcycle drivers or passengers occurred – and […]

C-Section Errors and Medical Malpractice

The most common surgical procedure in hospitals in the United States is caesarean sections. The national c-section rate was 32.9% in 2009 and in 2014, it was 32.2%. According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, there are significant improvements as the c-section rate tops 10%, but there is no evidence that there will be a continual improvement in health care quality once the rate in a country exceeds 15%.

How to Avoid becoming a Victim of Medical Malpractice

Every year, approximately 440,000 people in the United States are killed every year as a result of hospital, physician, and nurse errors. According to Diederich Healthcare’s 2013 Medical Malpractice Payout Analysis, $3.6 billion was spent in medical malpractice payouts. This accounted for 12,142 total malpractice payouts, which is one every 43 minutes.

Pregnancy Misdiagnosis and Medical Malpractice

In the last few decades, the number of ectopic pregnancies has seen a dramatic increase. According to a 2002 Obstetrics and Gynecology-published study, approximately 40% of pregnancies that are diagnosed as ectopic are later shown to be normal intrauterine pregnancies. In 2014, there were 14 pregnancy-related lawsuits filed by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Types of Medical Malpractice

According to a recent study, approximately 440,000 people in the United States die as a result of medical negligence every year. For decades, it was estimated by the federal government that about 98,000 people were killed as a result of preventable medical errors each year. As you can see, in reality, the numbers are staggeringly much higher. In 2014, the total payout amount for medical malpractice claims was almost $4 billion.

Drowsy Cab Drivers Pose a Risk to Others on NYC Roadways

Taxi drivers and other professional drivers are supposed to be restricted by law from working too many hours.  Unfortunately, some drivers don’t obey the rules.  When a professional driver is on the road too long without rest, the driver can suffer from impairments that make him a danger behind the wheel. Drowsy driving has been […]

The Risks of Night Construction

After-hours construction is supposed to be permitted only in very limited circumstances. In reality, however, more and more after-hours projects are being approved throughout New York City. The NY Post reported that 99 percent of all applications for after-hour construction work were approved last year.  Night construction work requires a special variance, and the Buildings […]

Ski Accidents and Personal Injury Claims

Skiing is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. Research has found that approximately 600,000 people are injured every year while skiing and snowboarding in the United States. According to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), in 2012, there were 54 skiing and snowboarding deaths at ski areas within the country, where there was a total of 51 million ski visits. It is estimated that there are about 2 injuries that occur in every 1,000 skier visits. If you get injured at a ski resort, how the injury occurred is what your legal rights depend on. If your injury occurred while skiing or snowboarding and you believe that another skier or snowboarder caused the injury, you may have the right to file a lawsuit against them for negligence or recklessness. However, if you were injured while you were skiing or snowboarding, or even while you were just standing on a ski trail, and you think that it was the ski resort’s fault, your legal rights are limited.

Ski Resort Immunity and Inherent Skiing Risk

How to Prevent Ski Accidents and Personal Injury

Skiing is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. According to statistics compiled by the US National Ski Areas Association, there is an average of 40 deaths every year caused by snowboarding and ski accidents in the United States. The average injury rate on any given day is 2 to 3 every 1,000 skiers. During the 2010/2011 season, there were 47 fatalities out of the 60.5 million snowboarder/skier days that were reported for the season. There are many ways to prevent skiing injuries. Some of the most common injuries include:

• ACL (anterior collateral or cruciate ligament) injuries
• Shoulder fractures or dislocations
• Fractures in the lower extremity
• Spinal injuries
• Shoulder separations
• Wrist, thumb, or hand injuries
• Closed head injuries

Auto Accidents: What if a Pedestrian is Partly to Blame?

When pedestrians get hit by a car, the damage can be astronomical. Because there is no protection from impact, pedestrians can sustain serious life-changing injuries. In fact, sometimes, the injuries are fatal.  Still, pedestrians may be able to make claims against the driver of the car that hit them if they can show the driver […]