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Thousands of Americans are bitten by animals each year. They are typically bitten by dogs. In the majority of dog bite cases, a person has a legal right to recover any damages at the owner's expense. If you have been bitten by a dog, you should immediately seek medical attention. This is extremely important [...]
Walking is a great form of exercise, but if walkers don't remember to follow pedestrian safety, it can lead to tragic consequences. According to the CDC, 4,735 pedestrians were killed by motorists in 2013, and over 150,000 needed emergency medical care for non-life threatening injuries. The CDC also states that male pedestrians are more [...]
After the panic: Now what? Trip and fall accident advice The phone call comes and you forget everything around you. Your heart pounds louder in your ear as you listen to your father panicking. Your mother tripped. Dislocated shoulder. Broken arm. You hear from your father's voice that the pain she is in is bringing [...]
An Auto Accident Attorney Discusses Torn Rotator Cuffs Whether you're hit from behind, the front, or on the side, a jarring motion that happens upon impact can result in a range of injuries to your upper body. One of these injuries could be a torn rotator cuff. What is a torn rotator cuff? According [...]
There you are, happily walking along, when suddenly, before you sense what's actually happening, you find yourself flat on your back on the ground! Maybe you tripped on a broken sidewalk or slipped on ice. Once you pick yourself up and brush yourself off, you realize you've twisted an ankle or sprained your wrist. Now what? Are you responsible [...]
If you’re preparing to file a social security disability claim, no doubt you understand that medical evidence will be the centerpiece of your claim. But, it’s also helpful to know that certain non-medical evidence can also be crucial when it comes to your claim. Medical Records Don’t Paint the Entire Picture While your medical records and [...]
According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 4.5 million Americans are bitten by a dog each year, and over 880,000 of them require medical care. While any dog can bite, DogsBite.org states that the breeds most responsible for injuries include pit bulls, rottweilers, presa canarios, mastiffs, shar peis, and boxers. What are the [...]
Those who work in construction have one of they most dangerous jobs because they have a high risk of sustaining an on-the- job injury. In fact, construction sites have the highest injury rate of all dangerous work environments, according to Safety.com Some of the most common construction accidents are: Falls from Heights - The [...]
Burn victims often survive their injuries, but burn injury survival means long hospital stays, several reconstructive surgeries, and potential lifelong medical treatment and care. Even first- and second-degree burn injury victims can face hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical expenses. Third-degree burn victims will likely face upwards of $1 million in medical costs [...]
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, more than 700,000 auto accidents happen every year due to rain. They result in approximately 330,000 injuries and 332 deaths, which is why it's important to remember the following tips next time you're behind the wheel in the rain: Reduce your speed as it takes longer to adjust [...]