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Jun
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are the cause of or contribute to about 30% of all injury-related deaths. The leading causes of TBIs are falls (47%), being struck by or against an object (15%), and motor vehicle crashes (14%). What makes these injuries so dangerous is that a lot...
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Jun
Proving Emotional Distress–Things to Consider
The intentional infliction of emotional distress is a very real and serious claim, but unfortunately, it is one of the most difficult injuries to prove. Emotional distress is defined as conduct that is so extreme and outrageous in nature, that it goes beyond all possible bounds o...
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Jun
Don’t Get Caught In or Between–Construction Hazards
According to OSHA, the Construction Industry accounts for about 23% of the fatalities involving caught-in or between hazards. Occupational fatalities caused by caught-in or between hazards are serious, and may even be fatal. These injuries can be prevented. This list will help you...
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Jun
What Are The Main Causes Of Accidents On Construction Sites?
Across the United States, millions of wage-earners work in the construction industry and go to a construction site five or more days a week. Construction is one of the most dangerous lines of work there is. In fact, construction workers sustain considerably more injuries than peo...
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Jun
Medical Malpractice From Inaction
Medical malpractice happens when a doctor or a nurse makes a medical error that falls below the “accepted standard of care. ” Generally, this standard of care is measured against the care that would have been provided by another medical professional in the same field. Medical malpr...
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Jun
Do I Have A Wrongful Death Claim For My Loved One?
The time after a person’s passing is always difficult for their friends and family. This period can be even more devastating if a loved one’s death could have been prevented. A wrongful death action arises when another’s negligent actions cause the death. This third person can be...
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Jun
What Is Racial Profiling?
Racial profiling is when law enforcement targets a person or a group of people based off of their race. Targeting people for race, religion, ethnicity, or national origin is illegal and unconstitutional. This police practice breeds mistrust in communities and in turn, creates hos...
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Jun
Scaffolding Accidents
As scaffold accident lawyers in New York, we can tell you that scaffolds are temporary structures that are commonly used on the outside of buildings and construction sites to build, repair or clean buildings. Serious, even fatal injuries occur when these scaffolds are not properly...
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Jun
The United Airlines Incident and Police Brutality
A disturbing video has recently surfaced of Chicago Aviation Officers dragging a passenger out of his seat and off of an airplane. Dr. David Dao, 69, and three others were told they needed to get off the flight to make room for United Airline employees. The airline said that they...
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