Across the United States, vehicle accidents are the leading cause of personal injury claims. In a year, an average of 4.5 million people seek medical treatment for car accidents. These injuries range from minor bruises and scrapes to permanent disability and death. If you or someone in your family has been injured or killed in […]
According to statistics, car accidents are among the leading cause of deaths among children in the USA. About 45% of deaths among children are because of car accidents. What can you do if there is a car accident involving your child? During this difficult time, you need a strong advocate on your side like the […]
By Emily Badger and Alicia Parlapiano, NY Times About a thousand people gathered on a bright morning on the National Mall the Saturday before Thanksgiving for what has become an American tradition: mourning a roadway fatality. With the Capitol in the background and the tune of an ice cream truck looping nearby, the crowd had […]
Various reports from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH shows that car accidents cause the second-most common injury among New York residents. Traffic accidents cause more injuries and deaths, leading to a high number of hospitalizations and a high number of visits to the emergency department. More than 1,900 New York residents die […]
In a recent incident, an older adult traveling in a black Honda CRV around 10:45 a.m. reportedly lost control and slammed into another car waiting for the traffic light to turn green, according to witnesses and cops. The crash caused the driver of the car in front to jolt his knees, and the occupants- kids, […]
By Mira Wassef & Amy Yensi, PIX 11 BROOKLYN (PIX11) — A 46-year-old construction worker was crushed to death when a 2,000-pound machine fell on him at a Brooklyn job site Monday morning, officials said. Authorities responded to an emergency call for a person trapped under a heavy machine at 1 Java Street in Greenpoint […]
By Ralph Ellis, WebMD About 38,000 Amazon workers were injured on the job in 2021, a 20% increase over the previous year, according to a new report from the Strategic Organizing Center, a group representing four major unions. Those Amazon warehouse injuries represented 49% of all U.S. warehouse injuries for the year, the report said. […]
By Frank Francone, Washington Examiner Every year, U.S. citizens file an average of 85,000 medical malpractice cases, resulting in damage payments of $42 billion. Of course, news reports focus on a relatively small number of huge jury verdicts or medical claims by the rich and famous, such as the recently settled Linda Evangelista lawsuit. But […]
James Paxton, Bill Paxton at the The Finest Hours World Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on January 25, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA (Shutterstock) By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian Bill Paxton’s family has struck an agreement to settle its wrongful death lawsuit against a hospital and surgeon who operated on the late […]
By Kate Lisa, Spectrum News Business owners and personal injury attorneys are butting heads over the proposed Justice for Injured Workers Act, which would increase workers compensation for milder injuries and make it easier for injured workers to seek additional benefits during their recovery. The bill, which passed the Senate and Assembly in the final […]
By Hedy Marks, WebMD A workout injury can happen to anyone, no matter your experience or fitness level. Even walking can cause an injury. But you can significantly cut your risk of getting hurt by following certain workout precautions. Common Workout Injuries People hurt themselves in all kinds of ways when they work out. Common workout injuries include: Muscle pull and […]
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter Driving under the influence and distracted driving are well-known hazards, but few people think twice about getting behind the wheel when feeling drowsy, a sleep expert warns. “Drivers can reduce the danger by being aware of risk factors and taking precautions,” said Dr. Praveen Rudraraju, who directs the Center for […]
By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter Car crashes and deaths are on the rise in U.S. states that have legalized recreational marijuana, a new study finds. “Marijuana, like alcohol and just about every other drug, changes how you feel and how you behave. That’s the purpose of a drug. And that changes how you drive. We […]
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter Showing highway death tolls on roadside message boards in a bid to curb crashes may actually cause more accidents, a new study suggests. That’s because they distract drivers, the researchers said. At least 27 states have used such messages. The new report focused on Texas, where officials decided to display […]
By WebMD Neck strain is often just called whiplash. Although it’s usually associated with car accidents, any impact or blow that causes your head to jerk forward or backward can cause neck strain. The sudden force stretches and tears the muscles and tendons in your neck. Neck strain afflicts many amateur and professional athletes. People […]