Construction workers face numerous inherent dangers in their employment. From working several stories up along the steel I-beams of a new building to operating heavy earth-moving machinery/vehicles to exposure to high voltage and toxic chemicals, the potential for injury and death is significant for those in the construction industry. In the process of their duties, construction
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Did Your Newborn Suffer Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy?
In the event that a complication arises or treatment of a neonate (a newborn less than four weeks old) is required after childbirth, doctors, nurses, and midwives are expected to timely respond appropriately, administering medical treatment within the standards of care accepted by the medical community. Prior to the diagnosis of any conditions, timely and
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Preventing Skin Cancer Every Day
May is often celebrated as the best time of year to go outdoors and enjoy nature. It is also known as Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention month. Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the country partly because people of all ages are exposed to its main cause practically every
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Survivors of Medical Malpractice Face Difficult Road to Recovery
According to the Journal of Patient Safety, hundreds of thousands of patients die each year as a result of medical malpractice. This is a significant issue that is apparently much more prevalent than previously reported. Misdiagnosis, prescription/medication administration errors, preventable or inappropriately treated infections, and surgical errors are just some of the many ways in which
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Does Your Slip and Fall or Other Work-Related Injury Qualify for BOTH Workers’ Compensation Benefits and to Make a Personal Injury Claim?
If you have been injured on the job in a slip and fall or any other type of accident, you may have various questions with regard to workers’ compensation benefits and whether any person or entity may be held liable for your injuries in what is termed a “3rd party claim.” In most cases, injuries that
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