May 30, 2021 What Should Drivers Know About Car Accidents Involving Trucks? Drivers should know that car accidents involving trucks are more likely to result in serious or fatal injuries to passenger vehicle occupants than other types of collisions. Because of the severity of a car-and-truck accident, injury victims should seek the help of an experienced truck accident lawyer. How Common are Car Accidents Involving Trucks? Although … Read More »
May 28, 2021 Can I Sue for Medical Malpractice for a Cancer Misdiagnosis? Misdiagnosis of a medical condition is all too common in the United States. Because many cancers are much easier to cure when they are detected early, a cancer misdiagnosis may result in delayed treatment, causing serious injury or death. Individuals harmed by a cancer misdiagnosis can sue for medical malpractice and seek damages for medical … Read More »
May 22, 2021 The Impact of Robots on Worker Injuries Intelligent machines, or “robots,” are becoming more commonplace in a variety of different industries. Some companies have opted into installing intelligent machinery in order to effectively oversee and manage the productivity of human employees, but at what cost? While some claim that robots offer a safe pathway to reduce occupational human injury rates, early indicators … Read More »
May 20, 2021 What Car Accident Injuries May Go Undetected at First? Many car accident injuries are not obvious at the scene of the crash. Common car accident injuries that may go undetected at first include whiplash, concussions and other closed head injuries, and shoulder and knee injuries. Moreover, accident victims may not feel pain because of the body’s delayed reaction to trauma. After a car accident, … Read More »
May 16, 2021 Medical Misdiagnoses: Top Contributor to Medical Malpractice Claims Over the years, numerous studies have reported on the rate of medical misdiagnoses throughout the United States. Some reports suggest that misdiagnosis rates fluctuate between 5% and 15%. According to a Johns Hopkins study, diagnostic errors account for the largest fraction of medical malpractice claims, the largest payouts against healthcare providers, and the highest level … Read More »
May 14, 2021 Peloton Concedes to Recall Treadmills after a Child Dies When the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) first issued its urgent warning to consumers to stop using Peloton’s Tread and Tread+ treadmills last month, Peloton refused voluntarily to recall its products. The company even went so far as to call the CPSC’s warning “inaccurate and misleading”. However, in response to the whirlwind of negative publicity … Read More »
May 12, 2021 What are the Dos and Don’ts of Scaffolding Safety? Many construction jobs involve building or repairing multistory structures. Temporary scaffolding is essential for positioning workers to perform this task. Working on scaffolding is difficult; however, if the proper scaffolding safety precautions are taken, it does not have to be dangerous. Employers are responsible for preventing jobsite situations that expose workers to unnecessary dangers. Likewise, … Read More »
May 8, 2021 Leading Causes of Deaths in the United States According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the leading causes of deaths in the United States are heart disease, cancer, accidents (like car accidents and medical mistakes), chronic lower respiratory diseases, and stroke. In 2019, more than 1.7 million Americans died from a leading cause of death. While the numbers are tragic, … Read More »
May 7, 2021 Who is Liable if Minors Get Hurt? Each year, accidents injure thousands of children seriously enough to require a visit to the hospital emergency room. Studies indicate that the majority of pediatric personal injuries are due to falls or being struck by objects. Fortunately, most children are treated and released because their injuries are minor. Others suffer serious complications or lasting disability, … Read More »
