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Road Debris Accidents Major Problem in U.S.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016By: Whitney TaylorCAR ACCIDENTSMore than 200,000 accidents on U.S. roads between 2011 and 2014 were caused by road debris, according to a new report by AAA. Sadly, many of those accidents could have been preventable, the report noted. Road debris is often due to unsecured or oversized loads,… Read More
NHTSA Reports Uptick in Traffic Accident Deaths
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016By: Whitney TaylorCAR ACCIDENTSTraffic fatalities in 2015 were at the highest level since 2008, according to new data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The increase can be attributed at least in part to more miles on the road during that year, which could be due to… Read More
$4.25 Million Settlement Reached After Twin Babies Die
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016By: Jacky GaleMEDICAL MALPRACTICEIn 2009, a woman from Archbald, Pennsylvania was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her twin girls. But at 33.4 weeks gestation, the girls were stillborn. The mother had suffered a seizure, which led to the detachment of the placenta from her womb and consequently, the… Read More
Traffic Fatalities Continue to Rise, Safety Group Warns
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016By: Whitney TaylorCAR ACCIDENTSTraffic fatalities appear to be on the rise for the second year in a row, raising concerns that the nation’s roadways may be becoming more dangerous. The National Safety Council, the organization that compiled the latest data, attributes the increase in fatalities since 2014 to… Read More
Lawsuit Alleges Misdiagnosis Led to Patient Death
AUGUST 24, 2016By: Whitney TaylorMEDICAL MALPRACTICEA medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against the University of Vermont Medical Center by a family that claims a misdiagnosis and mistreatment led to the untimely death of their family member. The 44-year-old from Chazy Lake, New York, died at the hospital on February… Read More
Study Highlights Risk of Trampoline Injuries in Children
AUGUST 23, 2016By: Sarah MayNEWSAs the popularity of indoor trampoline facilities continues to grow across the nation, researchers recently undertook to assess the dangers such parks may pose to young children and better understand the types of injuries often sustained there. According to the August issue of Pediatrics, the… Read More
Injuries and Deaths at Amusement Parks Raise Serious Questions
AUGUST 17, 2016By: Sarah MayNEWSA series of highly-publicized accidents at amusement parks and other popular tourist attractions have led to serious injuries as well as fatalities, causing many to question the sufficiency of the safety rules governing sites of this type. Even a cursory survey of the regulations and… Read More
New Study Shows Obstetric Interventions are on the Decline
AUGUST 10, 2016By: Whitney TaylorMEDICAL MALPRACTICECesarean deliveries and induced labors may be on the decline in the Unites States, according to a new study. The lower rates, which have been decreasing since 2006, may be due in part to the risk of birth injuries linked to these delivery techniques. The… Read More
Adjustments to Teen Driving Restrictions Could Save Lives, CDC Finds
AUGUST 9, 2016By: Sarah MayCAR ACCIDENTSAccording to research by an epidemiologist from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention, accidents involving teenage drivers fall into something of a predictable pattern, and that is why adjustments to graduated licensing rules may be in order. The study suggests that understanding what time… Read More
The Sanders Firm Scholarship Winners 2016
AUGUST 3, 2016By: Ava LawsonEDUCATIONThe Sanders Firm is thrilled to announce the recipients of our annual scholarship award. This year we had such outstanding applicants that we are pleased to award three scholarships for three extremely deserving individuals. These people will change the world for the better. We are pleased to… Read More
