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Single-vehicle accidents are among the most frustrating types of accidents that a person can endure. It might seem as though there is no recourse for the driver when this kind of accident course especially if only the driver remains at the scene. But various factors outside a driver’s control can all cause an accident. Who is Liable? In general, car…

According to statistics from Johns Hopkins Medicine, over 30 million children and teenagers in the United States engage in some form of organized sports every year. Over 3.5 million injuries will occur each year as a result. These injuries make up over one-third of all childhood injuries, making them the most common types of injuries among children and teens. Common…

All businesses open to the public have a duty to keep visitors to the business reasonably safe, or to warn them about dangers that cannot be immediately addressed. In this duty, gyms are no different. When you’re injured by exercise equipment at the gym, it’s important to keep a few factors in mind. These include: Understanding Your Gym Waiver Most…

When it comes to crash rates and fatalities, commercial air travel in the United States is far safer than roadway travel. Commercial airline crashes are relatively uncommon, with entire years passing in which no commercial flight crashes anywhere in the world. This doesn’t mean, however, that everyone flies injury-free. Conditions like turbulence can cause injuries to passengers on a plane,…

Injuries or illness resulting from medical malpractice can cause significant amounts of pain and suffering. When permanent or long-term disability results, that pain and suffering may extend far into the future, forcing you to come to terms with an entirely new set of limitations. “Pain and suffering” is the most common type of non-economic damages awarded in Pennsylvania medical malpractice…

Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis are some of the top causes of medical error in the United States today. When injury or illness results or is made worse by the misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose, an inaccurate diagnosis can turn into medical malpractice. The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority offers a number of recommendations for patients who want to help ensure they receive…

Construction sites are a common location for car accidents, particularly when distracted or inattentive drivers are not taking sufficient care to avoid colliding with their fellow motorists. However, the construction site itself can also cause car accidents, even when no other traffic is present. Here are a few situations in which conditions on a construction site may cause an accident.…

Electric cars and “hybrid” vehicles that use both gasoline and electric power have become a popular choice for environmental and efficiency reasons in the past decade. However, there may be yet another reason to consider electric cars: they may be safer vehicles on the road. Recent studies of accidents involving electric and hybrid vehicles suggest that these vehicles might be…

Recent studies, including a 2016 study by Johns Hopkins, have identified a number of factors that can contribute to medical malpractice at nursing home facilities, including understaffing, long shifts, and lack of communication. The New Jersey Department of Health recently reported on another risk that may also harm patients: bullying – or aggressive behavior between members of the health care team.…

The American Burn Association reports that almost a half million people across the country received medical care for burn injuries last year. Almost 50,000 people needed extended treatments that required them to stay in hospitals or burn centers. Many burn victims survive injuries, but needed procedures and surgeries after a serious burn injury may be expensive and painful. If the…