A car wreck of any severity is a frightening experience, but when a small child is also in the vehicle, this feeling is amplified. Kids are especially susceptible to injury in the event of an auto accident, often due to inadequate or improper restraint. In 2011, nearly 150,000 US children were harmed in wrecks. Furthermore,…
(Many of which are unnecessary and counter-productive to an injury claim). At some point or another, we’ve all been there. A sudden illness or accident requires an unexpected emergency room visit. It isn’t a situation that anyone ever likes to find themselves in, but it still occurs frequently. In 2010 alone, the CDC reported 129.8…
Injuries occur every day and for a variety of reasons. A trip over the rug or an accidental cut with a kitchen knife are common mishaps that can happen to anyone. Typically, medical attention is sought or the wound bandaged and the person can continue on their way. However, things become more complicated when the…
An explosion in Harlem earlier this month that leveled two residential buildings, killed eight people, and left dozens more injured has many focusing on a very real but little thought of problem: gas leaks. The cause of the deadly explosion is believed to have been from a leak found in a gas main near one…
The dangerous effects of alcohol on drivers have become common knowledge over several decades of research and awareness. We now know that drinking reduces coordination, decreases our ability to track moving objects, and slows reaction time. Yet, an astonishing 17 million Americans admit to having driven while intoxicated. Unfortunately, most of these drivers make it…