Accident & Injury

Bed Rails in Nursing Homes: What you need to know

A 94-year-old woman died last weekend when her head became stuck between her mattress and a bed rail at a Pennsylvania nursing home. The county coroner ruled the cause of death as “accidental asphyxiation due to compression.” Sadly, this tragic event could have been prevented. Experts have known about bed rail dangers for nearly...

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New Regulations for Helicopter Air Ambulances

After an accident, many victims rely on emergency services to deliver them safely to a hospital in order to receive life-saving medical treatment. While emergency medical transportation usually involves an ambulance, sometimes circumstances necessitate the use of a helicopter. Unfortunately, medevac crashes involving helicopters have been on the rise in recent years. To combat...

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What to Do If You’re Hit by a Commercial Truck

by Arthur Elk Getting hit by a semi-truck or other commercial transport vehicle can be a devastating experience. Your whole life can change in a split second, and you might have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in hospital bills and repair costs. If you have been in an accident with a big...

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NTSB Most Wanted List 2014

Are you one of this country's 'Most Wanted?' If you've been using your cell phone or other portable electronic device while driving, then you've been engaging in distracted driving—one of the top priorities for the national Transportation Safety Board. Each year, the NTSB releases its Most Wanted List, which represents their advocacy priorities. It is...

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How to Lose Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

Ohio attorney Mindy Elk talks about how important it is to keep seeing your doctors even after starting your personal injury lawsuit. Your personal injury lawsuit is centered on the harm suffered in your accident case. Within this medically driven case, documentation is vitally important. Do not delay seeking medical care. Although you may...

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That Was Close! – Near-Miss Incident Reporting

How many times have you marveled how lucky it was to avoid a close call while on the job? While narrowly escaping a workplace accident may just seem like a fortunate break, it’s actually an important opportunity. Taking the time to report a near-miss incident right now can prevent serious injuries in the future....

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Nursing Home Found Negligent: Nurse did not perform CPR

A Minnesota nursing home has been found negligent in the death of a resident who died when a nurse failed to administer CPR. According to a report issued by the Minnesota State Department of Health, the woman was admitted to the short-term rehabilitation unit of Oak Hills Living Center with the goal of returning...

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Graco Recalls 3.7 Million Car Seats

In the fourth largest child car seat recall in history, the National Highway traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Graco is voluntarily recalling 11 child car seats, affecting 3,773,379 units. However, according to the agency, an additional 1.8 million seats should also be recalled. The NHTSA reports the buckles on these seats may become stuck...

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Common Car Design Defects and the Danger They Pose to Drivers

By Arthur Elk You might think that car accidents are only caused by a driver’s negligent or poor operation of his or her vehicle. However, many car accidents are caused by design or construction defects within the car itself. Car crashes kill more than 40,000 people each year, and a significant number of these...

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Hidden Fire Hazards

House fires are most commonly caused by cooking, heating (portable heaters, fireplaces and chimneys), arson, electrical wiring, and smoking. Cell phone chargers Low-voltage charging devices generate heat when plugged into an electrical outlet, and the power cords are capable of producing enough heat to cause a fire – even if the phone isn’t plugged...

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