March 2, 2020 How Serious are Brain Injuries from Slip and Fall Accidents? Slip and fall accidents can seem harmless. Unfortunately, a common slip and fall accident can result in a serious brain injury. When this happens as a result of the negligence or carelessness of another, victims have legal rights through a premises liability lawsuit. Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents The most common causes of … Read More »
February 27, 2020 Self-Driving Vehicles Now Approved For Deliveries Federal legislators recently decided that robotic delivery company Nuro will be allowed to move forward with its goal of creating a nationwide fleet of purpose-built self-driving vehicles. The cars will deliver food and groceries on behalf of companies like Walmart, Krogers, and Domino’s Pizza – but unlike regular cars, Nuro’s will be completely driverless. The … Read More »
February 24, 2020 This March is Poison Prevention Week According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 87 people die from unintentional poisoning every day. This March 15th to 21st is Poison Prevention Week, an annual awareness campaign that has been observed for nearly 60 years. The campaign intends to remind Americans that some of the most hazardous and deadly items … Read More »
February 19, 2020 More Car Accidents During “Spring Forward” Daylight Savings According to new research, there is a 6% to 8% increase in car crash injuries and deaths during the workweek that follows the “spring forward” to daylight savings. Many states have considered ending daylight savings altogether due to a variety of observed problems, such as a greater number of workplace injuries, heart attacks, and strokes … Read More »
February 18, 2020 Depressed Doctors More Likely to Make Deadly Mistakes According to a study conducted by researchers at the Michigan Medical School and published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA, depressed and distressed doctors are more likely to make medical mistakes and endanger patient’s lives. With at least 250,000 individuals dying from preventable medical errors every year, the data shows how … Read More »
February 17, 2020 Backseat Passenger Injuries A recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) suggests that passengers may want to choose the front seat of a car when traveling. The study revealed that backseat passengers are injured more often and more severely than those traveling in the front seat. Safety for front seat passengers has improved tremendously … Read More »
February 11, 2020 Accidents with Emergency Vehicles Fire trucks, ambulances, and police vehicles typically drive above the posted speed limit, run red lights and stop signs, and make sudden turns in their effort to get to those in need of help as quickly as possible. Despite flashing lights and sirens, accidents between emergency vehicles and passenger cars are too common. Who is … Read More »
February 6, 2020 Slip and Falls at Resorts Arriving at a resort should mark the beginning of rest and relaxation for most travelers. Hotel guests do not plan on visiting an emergency room as part of their trip. Unfortunately, for some individuals, slipping and falling at a hotel can lead to serious physical injuries ruining their vacation and leading to an unexpected hospital … Read More »
February 5, 2020 How Hospitals Fight Back Against Medical Errors In the United States medical errors are the third leading cause of injury and death. In response to this widespread problem, several hospitals across the country are taking steps towards harm reduction. Different kinds of medical errors can result in serious and fatal injuries to a patient, including the incomplete or inaccurate diagnosis and/or treatment … Read More »
