Since their inception in the early nineteenth century, escalators have effectively and quickly made a nice alternative to getting around within a building. Though they may seem simple in practice, escalators are responsible for over 10,000 injuries in the United...
Every day, thousands of people are admitted to an emergency room or to a hospital for an extended stay. These people report to the hospital to receive top notch, knowledgeable medical treatment and put their trust in hospital staff for exactly that. Unfortunately,...
Slip and fall accidents are an extremely common occurrence in the United States, particularly in the workplace. Statistics show that over 20 percent of all emergency room visits are for injuries related to to slip and fall injuries. However, it is not uncommon for...
Cyclist rely on their bicycles to get around, whether for leisure or as a primary means of transportation. Unfortunately for cyclists, the road and regulations that it abides by primarily belongs to drivers. Often, cyclists do not have safe, dedicated environments to...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, thousands of railroad crossing accidents occur every year. The results can be devastating, causing destruction on a large scale. The law requires railroad companies to have safety measures in place to...
Bicyclists and motorcyclists alike are prone to a various and sundry painful injuries as a result of even the most minor accidents. Among the many injuries, there is road rash. Road rash is an injury that occurs when skin scrapes the road, often from falling or being...
Despite all the training and thorough diligence that a medical professional endures, medication errors are a common occurrence. But just because they are common, it does not mean that they should happen. In many cases, a pharmacist can be held liable for giving a...
Every year, millions of Americans rely on transportation via car, truck, or public transportation to get around. Because of so many drivers on the road, many accidents occur each year. Statistics say that over 37,000 people are killed in traffic accidents each year...