According to the National Safety Council (NSC), crashes involving cars and other motor vehicles totaled 13,204,000 in 2021. These collisions caused 5,400,000 injuries and 46,980 fatalities in the US. Globally, crash injuries are also one of the leading causes of death for all age groups. The human body isn’t designed to withstand the impact of […]
Medical negligence occurs when a patient suffers injury due to the negligent acts of a healthcare professional. It is among the leading causes of death in the US, with nearly 100,000 fatalities yearly. Moreover, about 400,000 patients experience preventable harm each year due to medical errors. It can give rise to medical malpractice if a
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In 2021, medical malpractice payouts totaled more than $3.1 billion. The amount represents over 9,000 payment reports.
Jacksonville is among the largest US cities. It is the seat of Duval County and one of Florida’s most densely populated areas. As such, the city is more prone to traffic accidents because of increased vehicle density and pedestrian or bicycle activity. Florida has recorded more than 146,074 car crashes since the start of the
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Personal injury is the most common form of litigation. In 2021, personal injury filings accounted for 138,436 cases in the US District Courts. Under personal injury law, accident victims can seek financial relief through a settlement or lawsuit for their injuries. Most injured parties resolve their personal injury case through a settlement rather than going
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Slip and fall accidents happen when someone slips and falls, resulting in injuries. The dangers of slip and fall incidents include sprains and broken bones. Sprains happen when ligaments are stretched or torn. It usually affects the ankle, causing pain, swelling, and limited mobility. In some cases, doctors may recommend using crutches for support. Another
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Rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of car accident case in the US involving another vehicle. In 2021, they accounted for 41.7 percent of all crashes, with 39.6 percent resulting in injuries. According to the NHTSA, 28.7 percent of rear-end crashes in 2020 resulted in property damage. You should know your legal rights if
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Florida’s Turnpike or State Road 91 closed all morning of April 28, 2023, due to a head-on collision involving a Chevrolet Camaro and a Toyota pickup. The Camaro was driving north in the southbound lane when it hit the pickup. While the pickup truck driver sustained minor injuries, the Camaro driver suffered severe injuries. Emergency
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Around 83 percent of car accident victims suffer from whiplash, a nerve injury resulting from the forceful movement of the neck. This nerve damage can extend to the patient’s spinal cord, depending on the impact. In severe cases, patients may suffer permanent disabilities and even death. Besides vehicular collisions, nerve damage can also occur due
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Blunt force trauma happens when a blunt object comes in direct contact with the body, resulting in tissue damage or internal injuries. It ranked sixth among the leading causes of death worldwide. Most patients who died under 35 years old suffered from blunt impact. Trauma patients usually sustain injuries from traffic collisions, falls, and assaults.
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