Medication errors cause injury to nearly 1.3 million Americans each year and cause at least one death each day, according to the FDA. From miswritten prescriptions to improper administration of medication, there are a number of ways for errors to occur. What is a Medication Error? The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and […]
Fire and Burn Injuries
Approximately 450,000 individuals in the United States required medical treatment for burn injuries in 2013, according to information published by the American Burn Association. Fire and burn injuries are very painful and may leave the burn victim scarred and disfigured for life. Fire and burn injuries have a number of causes, such as: Cooking accidents […]
Personal Injury 101: What Are You Entitled To?
Have you or someone you love been injured? If so, it’s important to understand how to navigate the process of recovering damages. You are entitled to recover any and all damages caused by another party’s negligence or carelessness. Regardless of whether you were injured in a trucking accident, while at work, or while shopping for […]
NHTSA Reports Increase in Traffic Deaths
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released the latest evaluation of traffic deaths for 2015. The numbers show that there is still a lot of work to be done to decrease automobile accident and traffic deaths in the United States. The NHTSA’s numbers show that an estimated 26,000 individuals were killed in traffic crashes […]
Personal Injuries at the Gym
Winter is the perfect time for many individuals to begin or recommit to a physical fitness routine. Regular exercise can help combat the winter blues while boosting overall health and happiness. But too much too soon can lead to serious consequences. From pulling a muscle to spraining an ankle during an overenthusiastic dance move, sports […]