July 12, 2021 The High Costs of Car Accident Injuries The costs incurred by car accident injuries in the United States are staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the collective lifetime medical cost of crash injuries to Americans is estimated to be $18.4 billion dollars. The lifetime cost of loss-of-work is even higher, estimated to be $32.9 billion dollars. Each … Read More »
July 9, 2021 Ways to Keep Construction Workers Safe When it comes to work, construction is one of the most dangerous industries out there. Construction workers face all different kinds of on-the-job dangers, like falls, electrocution, automobile collisions, crushing injuries, cave-ins, and many more. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the majority of fatal and nonfatal workplace injuries that take place … Read More »
July 7, 2021 Who Pays for Damages in Work-Related Car Accidents? Driving is a significant part of the job for many workers. Workers’ Compensation typically pays for damages, such as medical expenses and lost wages when employees get into work-related car accidents. However, injured workers may also be able to sue third parties who are found to be liable for damages stemming from their injuries. An … Read More »
June 26, 2021 Teen Drivers: 100 Deadliest Days of Summer According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day marks what the association calls the “100 deadliest days of summer” for teen drivers. Automobile collisions are already a leading cause of death for adolescents, but the AAA estimates that approximately 30% of annual crashes that involve teens from the … Read More »
June 25, 2021 New Federal Infant Sleep Safety Standard A Consumer Reports analysis determined that inclined sleepers have been the culprits in at least 92 deaths and more than 1,000 incidents (some of which resulted in serious injuries) among young children. Inclined sleepers create an array of catastrophic hazards: chiefly, that they position an infant’s body at an upward angle between 10 and 30 … Read More »
June 24, 2021 What Should I Do if I am in an Accident on Vacation? Families across the United States are eager to get on the road this summer and go on vacation after more than a year of pandemic restrictions. The increase in vehicular traffic also means a greater chance of getting into a car accident on vacation. Here are some tips for vacationers regarding what to do in … Read More »
June 23, 2021 What Should Parents Know about Lawn Mower Injuries in Children? Each year, more than 8,490 children in the United States are treated in emergency departments for lawn mower-related injuries. Some of these children are injured while operating mowers; others are hurt when the mower ejects debris or backs up over them. Lawn mower-related injuries can be devastating, including loss of fingers, hands, toes, or feet; … Read More »
June 21, 2021 What are the Facts About Infections and Medical Malpractice? Before undergoing a medical procedure, patients are often asked to sign a form warning them about the risk of infection. However, patients who develop a serious infection because of the negligence of a health care provider or institution may have the right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Knowing the facts about infections and medical … Read More »
June 19, 2021 Inaccurate Blood Pressure Readings Current estimates suggest that there are more than 120 millions adults living with high blood pressure in the United States. High blood pressure (or hypertension) comes with a slew of unique risk factors and potential medical complications, such as heart disease and stroke. High blood pressure can develop with little-to-no symptoms, which is why it … Read More »
