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Your life can change in a moment, and when you are involved in a tragic accident, it can be a shocking experience that takes time, money, and effort to recover from. You may be out of work for weeks ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 155 people die each day in the United States from damages associated with traumatic brain injuries. A traumatic brain injury, ...

Most Americans have heard of the famous author of the “7 Habits” self-help books. Stephen R. Covey is a top seller for these motivational books that help people get their life in order and be more ...

Speeding killed 9,378 people in 2018 alone. That’s an entire stadium filled with people who are no longer with us. While many people are in a rush behind the wheel, exceeding the speed limit or ...

Each year, hundreds of people across the United States are injured or killed in police car chases. Due to the dangerous nature of police pursuits, local and statewide policies only allow officers to ...

What Are the Most Common Causes of Burn Injuries? If you’ve ever gotten too close to a hot stove, you know how painful a burn injury can be. Burn injuries come from several sources, including heat, ...

In most cases, before undergoing professional medical care or treatment, a doctor needs to obtain from you informed consent except in emergency situations. Signing a consent form means that you as a ...

What Are the Most Common Causes of Burn Injuries? If you’ve ever gotten too close to a hot stove, you know how painful a burn injury can be. Burn injuries come from several sources, including heat, ...

Almost one month after the tragic truck accident that killed seven people, investigators into the incident have concluded that the runaway trailer crash in Cortland County was caused by a defective ...

Just last week on July 23, 2012, nearly 11,500 Ford Escape SUVs were recalled due to problems with their fuel lines. According to the report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

It may appear complicated to request your medical records from your doctor or hospital, but once you understand the law and how to go about it, the process will look much simpler. The Health Insurance ...

You may be able to file a suit against a doctor who releases your information to your employer. This depends in many ways on the nature of your company's health plan. In some plans, your employer can ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 155 people die each day in the United States from damages associated with traumatic brain injuries. A traumatic brain injury, ...

Despite our love for them, dogs are not always man’s best friend. Dog attacks are extremely upsetting and dangerous, and the majority of victims of these traumatizing attacks are young children who ...

Slip and fall accidents can happen wherever hazardous conditions exist. That being said, some of the most common sites for slips, trips, and falls include grocery stores, restaurants, and parking ...

Any hazardous condition on any property can cause a slip-and-fall accident. You can also slip, trip, or fall if the property is under construction, being cleaned, or in disrepair. Many slip-and-fall ...

Uber and Lyft have revolutionized transportation in a modern and convenient way, making it difficult to remember a time when ridesharing wasn’t an option. While these apps have significantly helped ...

In plain English, a never event is a medical nightmare . As defined by the National Quality Forum (NQF) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), never events, or serious reportable ...

If your child suffers from blood loss, brain damage, or a lack of oxygen during birth, it might seem like all hope is lost. With cooling therapy, however, this damage can be at least partially ...

C-Section deliveries, or Cesarean sections, have served as life-saving tools for several families facing a variety of challenging childbirth scenarios. If a baby is in a hazardous position during the ...

Speeding killed 9,378 people in 2018 alone. That’s an entire stadium filled with people who are no longer with us. While many people are in a rush behind the wheel, exceeding the speed limit or ...

Each year, hundreds of people across the United States are injured or killed in police car chases. Due to the dangerous nature of police pursuits, local and statewide policies only allow officers to ...

What Are the Most Common Causes of Burn Injuries? If you’ve ever gotten too close to a hot stove, you know how painful a burn injury can be. Burn injuries come from several sources, including heat, ...

What Are the Most Common Causes of Burn Injuries? If you’ve ever gotten too close to a hot stove, you know how painful a burn injury can be. Burn injuries come from several sources, including heat, ...

What Causes Motorcycle Accidents? Motorcycles are more prone to accidents than other motor vehicles, and motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to die in a crash than passenger vehicle occupants. ...

Nearly 5,000 Motorcyclists Lose Their Lives Every Year In 2018, a total of 4,985 motorcyclists died as a result of tragic motorcycle accidents across the United States. Even those who survived their ...

Pedestrian accidents reached a 28-year high in 2018. In one short year, 6,283 pedestrians lost their lives to motor vehicle crashes, and 2018 saw the highest mortality rate since 1990. While other ...

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): “ Trench collapses, or cave-ins, pose the greatest risk to workers’ lives .” To reduce this risk, OSHA established safety ...

Speeding killed 9,378 people in 2018 alone. That’s an entire stadium filled with people who are no longer with us. While many people are in a rush behind the wheel, exceeding the speed limit or ...

Slip and fall accidents can happen wherever hazardous conditions exist. That being said, some of the most common sites for slips, trips, and falls include grocery stores, restaurants, and parking ...

In 2017, a total of 5,250 employees lost their lives to workplace accidents. Even those who survive workplace accidents are often left with serious, and sometimes lifelong, injuries. Based on accident ...

Depending on the circumstances of your injury, you may very well be able to pursue legal action against your landlord if you are harmed on their property. Your lease establishes certain duties of care ...

The brain is a complex organ, and as such, it can cause serious health problems when damaged. Concussions may seem like a common enough injury, and because they occur somewhat frequently, not everyone ...

How To Avoid a Slip and Fall Accident This Winter Between icy sidewalks and slick floors, winter is a particularly dangerous time for slip and fall accidents. With the cold weather often comes rain ...

With the heavy amount of snowfall all over the U.S. in recent months, especially in the Northeastern regions, there is a greater propensity for vehicular accidents. Many residents of the State of New ...

What Are the Most Common Causes of Burn Injuries? If you’ve ever gotten too close to a hot stove, you know how painful a burn injury can be. Burn injuries come from several sources, including heat, ...

Examining Common FMCSA Violations The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is dedicated to improving the safety of commercial motor vehicles and preventing the accidents and fatalities ...

Trucking professionals will tell you that the majority of truck accidents are caused by driver fatigue. In an interview with The New York Times (NYT), one fleet manager estimated that this fatigue was ...

In most cases, before undergoing professional medical care or treatment, a doctor needs to obtain from you informed consent except in emergency situations. Signing a consent form means that you as a ...

If you’ve lost a loved one due to someone else’s carelessness, you might be looking for justice. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit with the Law Offices of Charles R. Gueli can help you get it. ...

The death of a loved one takes a massive emotional toll on a family. While money is often the last thing on a family’s mind when enduring an unexpected loss, the fact is that the death of a loved one ...

After the death of a loved one, a family is often left reeling from the loss and the last thing they are thinking of is filing a lawsuit. However, time is of the essence if you wish to obtain just ...