A crush injury serves as one of the most severe types of injuries that a person can suffer. Typically, crush injuries can affect the trunk, the extremities or both. When it comes to crush injuries of the extremities or limbs, what should a person know?…
Wheelchair ramps are massively important for overall accessibility. People with wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and even just luggage need wheelchair ramps to get from one place to another smoothly. However, sometimes these ramps can pose a hazard. This is particularly true of those that are not…
Even careful drivers will probably have at least one motor vehicle collision in their lifetime. That makes it important that motorists know what to do after an accident. If there are any injured parties on the scene, it is essential to make sure they get…
A brain injury can occur when you experience a sudden and violent jolt or blow to your head. For example, many people sustain brain injuries in car accidents or construction accidents when they hit their heads. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
You get into a car accident and walk away with nothing but a couple of bruises, or at least, that is what you thought. However, you may wind up with something far more serious a few days later. Sneaky injuries come out of nowhere after…
Product liability occurs when a consumer good presents an unreasonable danger to the public. However, such liability can raise weightier concerns when the product is a medical device. Recent reports note a rise in serious medical device recall events. This fact draws increased attention to…
Statutes of limitations govern the timeline for most types of lawsuits, including wrongful death claims. Each state has distinct laws for handling tort claims, so a plaintiff must be aware of the current local regulations before filing. A person should also know the exceptions to…
Nearly all New York employers must have worker’s compensation coverage for their employers. WC is especially important for construction workers, who have some of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. Injured employees may be able to receive both compensation for medical treatment and a…
New York City is famous for its iconic skyscrapers and elevators are common everywhere from shopping centers to residential apartment buildings. Most of the time, elevators are a modern-day convenience, but every year elevators and escalators cause about 17,000 injuries and 30 deaths in the…
Pain often gets associated with the physical body for obvious reasons. But pain actually has numerous well-documented ties to mental health, too. Just how does pain affect mental health? How do mental health and wellness interact with chronic pain in particular? Chronic pain and mental…
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