September 11, 2013
RI Personal Injury Lawyers Release New Emergency Room Mistakes Infographic
The emergency room (ER) is a busy place but hospital staff still has a duty to meet the standard of care. This means recognizing which patients need treatment right now and which patients can wait. The failure to meet this standard of care can result in the failure to diagnose, delayed diagnosis, or misdiagnosis. According…
September 9, 2013
RI Personal Injury Law Firm Posts New Failure to Diagnose Heart Attacks Infographic
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body, which is why it is categorized as a “vital organ.” It follows then that any problems with this organ have the potential to cause serious injuries. According to the CDC, 785,000 people have an initial heart attack and 470,000 have a second heart…
September 9, 2013
RI Personal Injury Lawyers Release New Surgical Errors Infographic
According to the CDC, there are more than 51 million inpatient surgeries in the United States each year. These procedures include endoscopy, hip and knee replacement, hysterectomy, and open heart surgery (i). Doctors and surgeons have a duty to provide patients with treatment that meets the reasonable the standard of care. This includes avoiding errors…
September 3, 2013
RI Injury Lawyer Posts New Failure to Diagnose Breast Cancer Infographic
Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women in the United States. It is estimated that in 2013 alone there will be 232,340 of new cases invasive breast cancer and 39,620 women will die from this disease (i). As this disease progresses to later stages the survival rates are lower which…
August 28, 2013
RI Injury Law Firm Releases New Cerebral Palsy Infographic About Birth Injuries
Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects the brain and nervous system. It can occur during fetal development, during birth, or through an injury during infancy. This condition can cause a number of disorders but most frequently it is associated with lack of muscle control and coordination. About 70% of the time this condition is…
August 22, 2013
RI Auto Accident Lawyer Releases New Informational Graphic on the Dangers of Texting and Driving
Distracted driving has become increasingly commonplace with the growing number of gadgets like cell phones, GPS, iPods, and radios. According to the most recent government statistics, at any given moment there are approximately 660,000 people using electronic devices while driving. Additionally, in just one year 3,331 people were killed in car crashes involving distracted driving…
August 20, 2013
RI Injury Law Firm Releases New Bus Accidents Infographic
According to the Department of Transportation, motor coaches make more than 750 million passengers trips each year in the United States. Statistics show that on average 17 passengers die each year while making these trips. The most dangerous bus accidents were rollovers causing 61% of deaths followed by running off the road and multi-vehicle collisions….
August 16, 2013
RI Injury Law Firm Releases New Construction Accidents Infographic
Millions of Americans work in the construction industry. These carpenters, crane operators, electricians, iron workers, laborers, plumbers, and roofers engage in physical labor that can often be dangerous. According to Yahoo Finance, three types of construction jobs are among the “10 Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S.” The article includes iron and steel workers, laborers,…
August 12, 2013
RI Injury Lawyers Post New Bike Safety Infographic about the Importance of Bike Safety
Rhode Island has become a bicycling destination for many on the east coast. The state has more than 60 miles of paved bike paths and 120 miles of road marked as bike routes. Almost every weekend members of local cycling clubs take to Rhode Island roads to exercise and enjoy the state’s natural wonders. While…
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