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- Fatal Motorcycle Statistics Show 10 Percent increase in 2015
Jun 3, 2016
As thousands of motorcycles hit the road again in the warm months to come, alarming data about fatal motorcycle accidents underscores a serious safety concern. More than 5,000 people were killed on motorcycles 2015, according to preliminary data provided by the Governors Highway Safety Association’s (GHSA) state highway safety offices. The data, published in Motorcyclist Traffic Fatalities by State: 2015 Preliminary Data, represent an estimated 10 percent increase compared with 2014 – which equates to more...Read More - Fighting the Harm Caused by Medical Malpractice
Jun 2, 2016
In May 2016, a study published in the British Medical Journal revealed errors in health care facilities may be the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. The new research, a fresh look at four large studies, found that medical mistakes kill an estimated 251,000 patients in the U.S. every year – a substantially higher number than previously reported. Seventeen years ago, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published a landmark report concluding that mistakes in medical...Read More - How Do I Know if My Insurance Company Acted in Bad Faith?
Jun 2, 2016
People choose their insurance policies carefully based on numerous factors; not least of which are the benefits they would receive in the event they need to file a claim. Subscribers then rightfully expect their insurance company to adequately and efficiently back them up when something unexpected happens. Insurance companies are required under Pennsylvania law to willingly pay claims properly and promptly. This means accepting and paying a valid claim in a reasonable amount of time. However,...Read More - 5 Umbilical Cord Accidents Than Can Lead to Birth Injuries
Jun 2, 2016
The umbilical cord provides oxygen and essential nutrients to a fetus during pregnancy while also carrying away waste products. It is a life-giving connection between the baby and the mother. However, certain umbilical cord accidents can occur during pregnancy, labor, and birth that may endanger the health or life of the infant. If your child suffered from a birth injury in Philadelphia, contact our Philadelphia birth injury lawyers at Anapol Weiss today for a free...Read More - Transverse Myelitis: A Rare but Serious Vaccine Injury
Jun 2, 2016
Transverse myelitis is a neurological disorder caused by inflammation of the spinal cord. People with the condition can suffer lifelong, debilitating and complications. As a rare vaccine side effect, transverse myelitis develops unexpectedly, often beginning as an onset of lower back pain or muscle weakness. Symptoms can quickly progress to paralysis, urinary retention and loss of bowel control. It’s rare to develop transverse myelitis as an adverse reaction to a vaccine, but the condition can leave...Read More - Common Causes of Erb’s Palsy Birth Injuries
Jun 1, 2016
Erb’s palsy, a form of brachial plexus palsy, is a lifelong birth injury that causes weakness and loss of motion in the arm, wrist and/or hand. One to two of every 1,000 babies have been diagnosed with Erb’s palsy, but the condition is preventable. Erb’s palsy can develop when a brachial plexus nerve is stretched so badly that it ruptures or tears from the root altogether. A nerve that sustains this type of damage will not heal...Read More - The Role Electronic Control Modules Play after an Auto Accident
Jun 1, 2016
The central nervous system of a modern day motor vehicle is the Electronic Control Module (ECM). ECMs monitor the various sensors in cars and trucks, processing their information to make decisions about fuel management, brake activation, airbag deployment, and more. They also run diagnostics on the systems of the vehicle and alert the driver to problems if necessary. If you have been injured in a car or truck wreckt, data from an EDR may help to...Read More - 5 Things to Know About Working with A Vaccine Lawyer and VICP Claims
May 31, 2016
Vaccinations save lives and prevent dangerous diseases, but children and adults can suffer severe and permanent adverse reactions in very rare cases. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about working with a vaccine lawyer, obtaining compensation for injuries, and more. How do I receive compensation for an adverse vaccine reaction? The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal program set up to compensate people injured by certain vaccines. A claim can be filed...Read More - 5 Questions to Ask when Hiring a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
May 31, 2016
When a patient has been seriously hurt by medical negligence, choosing a qualified medical malpractice lawyer is crucial to obtaining financial recovery for the preventable harm that occurred. Finding the right attorney can seem like a daunting task, as countless law firms advertise their services online, in newspapers, on TV and elsewhere. To begin to narrow the selection process, prospective clients should search the Internet for attorneys in the state in which the alleged malpractice occurred...Read More - Tips for Patients to Help Prevent Medical Negligence Errors
May 27, 2016
A new study has found that medical errors in hospitals and other health care facilities may now be the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. These instances of medical negligence claim the lives of 251,000 patients in the U.S. every year, which accounts for about 9.5 percent of all annual deaths. What can patients do to protect themselves from these life-threatening errors? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and...Read More