When it comes to surgical procedures, there's seldom a moment of certainty. As much as doctors and medical professionals follow safety standards, errors and other mistakes often happen when you least expect them.
According to John Hopkins Medicine, roughly 10% of all surgical deaths in the United States occur...
High school sports are a mainstay of the overall high school experience for parents and students alike. It is normal to experience joy in seeing your young athlete compete, challenge themselves, and develop pride and discipline. Unfortunately, high school sports can also lead to head injuries that could potentially derail your child’s...
According to the New York State Health Department’s website, based on statistics from 2012 to 2014, seven Nassau County residents died in traffic crashes, and another 111 residents required hospitalization. Although not specified in the data, some of these wrecks were undoubtedly T-bone collisions at intersections or...
Negligence is a legal concept that describes the failure of someone to do or not do something. In order to prove someone was “negligent,” it has to be established that they had a duty to do something and failed that duty.
We all have a duty to stop at...
There’s a reason for building codes that contractors and property owners have to follow. Without them, people would be able to build however they wanted, cutting corners to save money and time. But this puts peoples’ lives at risk.
State and local municipal building codes are supposed to require...
Theme parks are usually a fun, and exhausting, time for people and their families and friends. People don’t realize how physically active you must be to visit a theme park. You walk all day, stand in line — and some rides can be pretty physically taxing as well.
Unfortunately,...
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries, with the highest injury rate. When you’re injured at a construction site, most employees know that they can get workers’ compensation benefits.
Typically, these benefits may reimburse you for lost wages and cover medical bills. But that’s generally all you can...
Trip and slip and fall accidents occur in parking lots all of the time. Many factors can cause them. A trip or slip and fall is usually sudden, unexpected, and can cause serious injuries when it occurs.
When it happens, most people are shocked. When they hit the pavement,...
Soft tissue injuries can result from many types of accidents. The human body is full of soft tissue, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and fat, and there are multiple ways those soft tissues can be injured when subjected to trauma.
Soft tissue injuries can happen throughout the body. As...
Traumatic brain injuries are scary for all involved and can have life-changing effects on victims, their family, and friends. If you or a loved one have suffered a traumatic brain injury, you may have the opportunity to pursue a personal injury claim.
What is a traumatic brain...