When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you count on the staff not just to take care of their everyday needs. You expect them to keep your loved one safe and uninjured. Many injuries in nursing homes result from falls. Falls in elderly people can cause brain...
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Year: 2022
Negligent housing maintenance and assault injuries in New York
When you rent a residence in the greater New York City region, you probably expect your landlord to keep the property in a safe condition. However, not all property owners care about the safety of their tenants. If landlords fail to conduct proper maintenance at...
There are right and wrong ways to use a ladder
On almost every construction site you will find ladders. They grant access to places that would otherwise be difficult to reach. Ladders vary in their size but they all pose a potential danger to workers. Even a fall from the first rung can result in a severe injury....
Dangerous baby products can mean a lifetime of care costs
Infants and even toddlers are reliant on their parents. Adults need to work around the clock to keep babies safe and meet their basic needs. For many parents, baby products can make adding a new family member a little easier. From strollers to carry the baby's weight...
Accidents: In 2021, was New York’s Vision Zero a dismal failure?
Vision Zero is a New York City initiative to reduce motor vehicle accidents through education, engineering and enforcement. Part of the Vision Zero mission statement is “no level of fatality on city streets is inevitable or acceptable." Vision Zero became policy in...
What are the four elements of a medical malpractice claim?
It is common for health professionals in hospitals to work in under-resourced and stressful conditions. When medical care providers work long hours without rest or have more patients than they can handle, quality suffers. Not only that, the risk of mistakes increases....
The most common sites of slip-and-fall accidents
Millions of people are injured in slip-and-fall accidents every year, with thousands of these injuries proving to be fatal. The most dangerous aspect of this type of accident is that anyone can be exposed at any time. Nonetheless, certain people are more vulnerable...
Slamming on the brakes isn’t necessarily the answer
If an animal jumps out in front of you or another vehicle has pulled out when it shouldn’t have, your natural reaction may be to slam on the brakes. After all, your brakes are tasked with slowing you down or even bringing you to a complete standstill. Nonetheless,...
How safe is it to ride in an Uber?
Ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft have made it very easy to hire a car when you need one. All you have to do is use the app on your phone, and a driver shows up in minutes. It is certainly convenient. But is it safe? You're entrusting your life to a driver that...
Why isn’t your doctor listening to you?
It’s very frustrating to feel like your doctor won't listen to you. It's also a very common complaint. People often say that they think they're being ignored or that the doctor isn't taking them seriously. It's important to know that this happens so that you can take...