Ice build-up is a real problem during the wintertime. When ice builds up on your sidewalks and your driveways, it can become hazardous and can increase the chance of slips and falls. While it can be a hassle to deal with the ice build-up on sidewalks and driveways, decreasing this build-up is paramount for your […]
Category: Types of Injury
Statistics of Birth Defects Caused by Medication the Mother Took During Pregnancy
A birth defect is when a baby is born with a physical, mental, structural or biochemical abnormality. Birth defects can be caused for a variety of reasons, including the mother’s exposure to certain chemicals, genetic reasons, or hormonal reasons. However, a very serious and little known reason for birth defects can be the medication a […]
A Guide to Road Accident Claims
Over 1 million road accidents occur each year in the UK. The majority of these incidents are only minor and people walk away unharmed. However, some are far more serious and result in injuries being sustained and in some cases, even fatalities. In such situations a personal injury claim for compensation can be made. Whenever […]
Injury Lawsuits Against Hair Loss Drug Manufacturer Persist
Hundreds of men throughout the United States have filed lawsuits to seek justice for their injuries from using the popular hair loss drug Propecia. These men who trusted Propecia’s manufacturer Merck, assumed that the hair loss drug was safe, and that Merck had appropriately disclosed all of the side effects connected with the drug’s use. […]
Are Pit Bull Dangers Exaggerated?
First, for the truly freaked out, it bears noting that there is no actual “pit bull” breed. The breed is actually a combination of five, all known fondly as “bully breeds.” These include not only theAmerican Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier, but – according to some dog lovers – the Bull Terrier […]
Motorcycle Accident Stats 2012
Motorcycle accidents are a growing concern as the number of people opting for motorcycles as opposed to cars increases. Motorcyclists are at a huge risk while on the road, as their vehicles offer less stability than cars, they have less protection, and they are less visible while on the road. In fact, most motorcycle accidents […]
How to Handle a Brain Injury Lawsuit When Your Cognitive Ability is Impaired
Cognitive ability refers to the way a person reacts and processes things which are going on around them – basically, it is one’s ability to think. Cognition is used in almost everything a person does from moving their hand to answering questions on a hard test. Cognitive ability involves the following functions: […]
Injured on a Defective ATV: What Are My Options?
All Terrain Vehicles, more commonly known as ATVs or four-wheelers, have become increasingly popular over the last decade, especially among children, teenagers and novice adult riders. The fact that these vehicles are often marketed without adequate safety and warning information or sufficient operator instructions has added to the number of accidents involving their use. While […]
Shop and supermarket accident claims
When you step out to do your weekly shop or pop down to the local corner shop, you would expect to go in, buy what you need and leave. However, sometimes accidents happen and you could sustain an injury, perhaps by slipping on a wet floor. As a result, it is important to understand how […]
Slip and Fall Injuries in Nursing Homes
Fall-related injuries are a major health concern to nursing home residents. Every year about 1,800 older adults living in nursing homes die from fall-related injuries, and many more incur serious injuries like broken bones, fractured hips and severe bruising. Between 50% and 75% of nursing home residents over the age of 65 fall each year, […]