Injuries from falls now leading cause of death in senior citizens
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls in the home are now the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries to senior citizens, with the direct cost of fall-related incidents totaling $31 billion annually. In addition to the...
Maine crafts new traffic safety plan to reduce car accidents
Improved economic conditions and lower gas prices are often viewed as signs of a healthy, consumer-driven society. Unfortunately, these two factors have also lead to increased numbers of serious car accidents on Maine's highways. In the hope of decreasing the rising...
New tool may help elminate misdiagnosis that can lead to death
One of the greatest concerns that Maine residents may have is the fear that their physician is not paying close attention to their symptoms. Indeed, an estimated 12 million patients suffer from some type of misdiagnosis every year that can have serious...
Exhaustion can play a critical role in commercial truck accidents
Commercial trucks are an inescapable part of modern life. Businesses of all sorts depend on these massive vehicles to get goods, equipment and supplies from one place to another. Many of these shipments are time-sensitive. Items may be necessary for a factory to...
Proposed bill would expose dangerous products to public
Most of the time, an idea for a new product is introduced in the hopes of benefiting the lives of consumers while providing a profit for the manufacturers. Unfortunately, in the event that items prove to be dangerous products, the desire to protect profits may take...
Lack of diligence from landlord can cause serious personal injury
Life in an apartment complex can be ideal for those who do not wish to deal with the headaches that come with homeownership. Unfortunately, this does not mean that there is not a risk of serious personal injury from hazardous conditions caused by negligence on the...
Collect this information after a car wreck
Imagine driving through Portland on your way to work. Only two blocks from your office, another driver makes an illegal left turn and slams into your car. You probably already know about some of the basic steps you should take after an accident. For instance, you...
Negligence may have played a role in fatal Maine crash
Driving is a skill that one acquires over a lifetime, and it demands close attention at all times in order to avoid causing an accident. Unfortunately, even more experienced drivers may become lax while behind the wheel, and that can lead to tragedy for others. One...
Woman files medical malpractice suit after instrument injury
The thought of needing surgery is never a pleasant scenario, especially when the procedure requires a large incision and extensive work. In Maine and elsewhere, the majority of these surgeries are successful with few, if any, complications. Unfortunately, according to...
Winter and spring carry the risk of slip-and-fall accidents
People can end up hurt any time of the year, but certain seasons increase the risk of specific accidents and injuries. Slip-and-fall incidents are a perfect example. People can suffer a slip-and-fall any time of day and any time of year. All it takes is someone...
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