Is the Shortage of Truck Drivers a Safety Concern?
According to the American Trucking Association, trucking companies are short 60,000 drivers, a number which could go up to 100,000 over the next few years. The shortage is attributed to a high number of baby boomer retirements, an increase in freight demand, and high turnover. Trucking companies have tried to make the job more appealing […]
The Dangers of Road Rage
Aggressive driving and road rage are major factors in car accidents and are far too common. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly 80% of drivers surveyed expressed aggression, and anger while driving. Aggressive driving and road rage can lead to very risky driving behaviors and can result in serious accidents. Road Rage […]
Injury Caused by Negligent Prenatal Care
Proper prenatal care is essential to promote a healthy pregnancy and a healthy infant. When you’re pregnant, you trust that your doctor will provide you with the best prenatal care to keep you and your baby safe. However, this is not always the case, and sometimes you don’t get the proper care you need. When […]
U.S. Cities are More Dangerous for Bicyclists and Pedestrians
Despite increased efforts by U.S. cities to make the streets more bicycle and pedestrian friendly, there is a disturbing trend of an increase in fatalities and injuries for bicyclists and pedestrians. The number of pedestrian deaths has increased in cities like Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. A recent study showed a 20% increase in pedestrian […]
Common Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists present inconspicuous profiles in traffic and are more prone to very serious injuries if they are involved in an accident with a car or other vehicle. Bicyclists don’t have the body of a car around them to protect them, and they don’t have the benefit of safety features such as airbags and seatbelts. There […]
Was Your Child Injured at School?
When we send our children off to school, we trust that the school employees will keep them safe. In New York, schools are responsible for acting “in the place of the parent” when children are in their care. You never want to get that phone call that your child has been injured at school. Whether […]
Study Shows Heart Attacks on the Rise Among Young Women
According to a 2018 study published in the journal Circulation, young women are suffering heart attacks at a higher rate now than 20 years ago. The study showed that the heart attack rate for women under the age of 55 has been steadily increasing since 1995. By 2014, those women accounted for 31% of hospital […]
Nursing Home Falls
When your loved one is injured in a fall at a nursing home, there can be serious injuries such as fractured hips, legs, or arms, or even traumatic brain injury. Falls are one of the most common causes of injury in a nursing home. Just like any other property or business, a nursing home has […]
Infant Fractures During Childbirth
Childbirth can be both stressful and exciting. After hours of labor, the last thing you want to hear is that your child has been injured during childbirth. Unfortunately, fractures during childbirth can happen. The skin and bones of infants are extremely fragile, and if they are not handled carefully during the birth process, they can […]
VA Hospitals: How do they Rate?
A recent in-depth analysis by USA TODAY compared how VA medical centers measure up to other health care facilities across the country. The results showed that VA medical centers came out ahead in some respects. For instance, VA centers had lower death rates overall. However, VA hospitals seriously lag behind in a number of important […]