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American Children More Likely to Die
Over the last 50 years, America has had the smallest decline in child death rates among wealthy countries, despite good health care and higher spending on children’s health needs.
Worker Fatalities: They’re Not Just Numbers [infographic]
Thousands of workers were killed on the job in 2016, and while statistics, graphs and numerical reports all demonstrate the severity of work-related safety issues, these deaths were not just numbers. The workers had names.
When Bedsore Treatment Comes Too Late [infographic]
When bedsores develop and are left untreated, patients are put at high risk for serious skin diseases, bacterial infections, and fatal complications. A nursing home abuse lawyer often sees cases of complications from bedsores left untreated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of 10 nursing home residents suffer bedsores in various stages.
Are You An Employee Under Workers’ Compensation Law?
Employees are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits that cover on-the-job injuries and illnesses, but independent contractors are not eligible for benefits. Some employers misclassify workers as independent contractors instead of as employees, however, to avoid paying for expensive workers’ compensation insurance premiums.
Did You Have the Right of Way?
Although laws don’t allow anyone the right-of-way, drivers must yield the right-of-way in certain traffic conditions. Failure to yield the right-of-way often leads to serious auto accidents. To create a safe traffic environment for cars, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, motor vehicle drivers are expected to obey right-of-way rules set forth by each state.
Death by overdose; Minnesota nursing home administered 600 mg of powerful opioid to resident
A North Ridge Health and Rehabilitation nurse mistakenly administered 600 mg of oxycodone to a resident, instead of 30mg which is was the maximum dosage prescribed by the resident’s physician.
The resident, Gary A. Schmidt, was 53 years-old and only a short-term rehabilitation resident. He died on April 2, 2017 and was found unconscious on the floor at the nursing home.
Legionnaires’ Outbreak Kills Nursing Home Residents: Who’s Responsible?
In 2015, a widespread outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in an Illinois veterans’ home killed 13 residents and caused severe illness for 61 other residents. Eleven families are suing the state of Illinois for negligence because they say the spread of the disease was preventable.
Wintertime Is a Wonderland for Injuries [infographic]
Every winter season, hospital emergency rooms see a rise in weather-related accidents that result in a variety of injuries ranging from mild sprains and strains to serious head trauma.
School Teachers Face Unique Work Hazards
School teachers face a variety of unique workplace hazards that put them at risk for serious injuries and illnesses like stress-related mental disorders, serious disease, repetitive stress injuries and workplace violence. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, educational service is on the list for the most dangerous industries in America.
Chemical Field Tests Put First Responders at Risk
Chemical field tests for synthetic opioids put police officers and first responders at significant risk for serious illness, accidental overdose, and death, even when the proper safety gear is used. Police officers are particularly vulnerable to work-related injuries from fentanyl exposure on routine DWI stops where they often encounter unknown substances.
