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Category: Premises Liability
How Often Are Pool Accidents Deadly? [Infographic]
Far too often pool accidents have catastrophic, if not deadly, outcomes, according to some of the latest findings from authorities at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Revealing more about the nature and frequency of these accidents, the infographic below presents the most common causes and outcomes of pool accidents in the U.S. Please s …
Category: Pedestrian Injuries
Senior Alert: Watch Where you Walk – Pedestrian Fatalities on the Rise
Watch Where You Walk: Pedestrian Fatalities on the Rise Pedestrian deaths surged by 10 percent in 2015, according to estimates based on state traffic data. That is of special concern to older walkers: the death rate for those ages 70 and older is 1 ½ times the rate for younger pedestrians, previous studies have found. Part of that has to do with fragil …
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NIOSH Investigating Causes of Oil Field Injuries & Accidents
NIOSH Investigates the Causes of Oil Field Injuries & Accidents Officials at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) are currently conducting a groundbreaking study, focusing on the causes of oil field accidents and injuries. As the largest study of its kind to date, this investigation involves a survey of roughly 500 oil f …
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Illinois Inmate’s Family Secures $800,000 Wrongful Death Settlement, One of the Largest Amounts Ever Paid for an Illinois Prison Suit
A wrongful death suit against the healthcare provider for the IL prison system was recently settled for $800,000, a Mount Vernon wrongful death lawyer explains. A wrongful death lawsuit filed against Wexford Health Sources, the healthcare provider for the Illinois prison system, has reportedly been settled for $800,000. This marks one of the single l …
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Fatal Construction Accident in Edwardsville Sparks OSHA Investigation
A fatal construction accident that occurred at a site in Edwardsville earlier this week has led to an OSHA investigation. The findings could impact the surviving family’s options for financial recovery.This past Monday, a fatal construction accident killed a 31-year-old man when a crane boom that he was servicing fell and crushed him. According to local …
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Surgical Errors and Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
When surgical errors occur, injured patients will likely have a medical malpractice claim against the involved surgeon(s), medical professionals and hospital. Undergoing surgery for any medical condition can be a daunting idea for many, and those who are preparing for any surgery want to trust that they will be receiving the best possible care from the …
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Medical Malpractice and Birth Defects (Part 1)
When medical malpractice causes babies to be born with birth defects, victims and their families will be entitled to compensation for the babies injuries and losses. We trust our doctors with our and our family’s lives, and we expect that, when we seek medical treatment, we are getting the best possible care. Unfortunately, however, doctors and other …
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Memorial Bike Ride Planned for Cyclist Killed in Fatal Car Accident
The Critical Mass bicycle ride planned for this month is set to be a tribute to Robert Cann, 26, a cyclist killed in a fatal car accident that took place this past Wednesday. The Critical Mass bicycle ride planned for this month, which will take place tonight, is set to be a tribute to Robert Cann, 26, who was an avid cyclist killed in a fatal car accid …
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Criminal Cases Can Provide Strong Evidence for Wrongful Death Lawsuits
While criminal and civil cases are tried in different courts, the evidence used in a criminal case can provide key evidence that can later be used in a civil wrongful death case. While criminal and civil cases are tried in distinctly different courts by different judges, the evidence used in and the outcome of a criminal case can provide key evidence th …
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Cab Driver in Fatal Car Accident Had History of Reckless Driving
A 75-year-old cab driver who hit and killed a pedestrian crossing the street this past Monday has a history of speeding tickets and reckless driving. A 75-year-old cab driver who hit and killed a pedestrian crossing the street this past Monday has a history of speeding tickets and reckless driving, according preliminary police reports associated with th …
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