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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are 1.25 million burn injuries that occur in the United States each year that require medical assistance. In 2016 alone, 7,600-11,000 of these burn injuries were caused by fireworks, with a large percentage of children being injured during the 4th of July. Mesmerizing as they may be, fireworks can cause severe burns ranging from firs...

If you were injured on a cruise ship, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. This can help you recover money for your injuries, medical expenses and the money you lost if you were unable to work. However, filing a claim with a cruise ship is a bit different than filing a claim when you are on land. Here is what you need to know if you are injured on a cruise ship.  Common Inju...

Not every drug is made for just anyone who needs it. Sometimes, a doctor may prescribe a drug for an illness, but the drug was made for another type of illness. In some cases, a drug may have been deemed safe, but you got a bad batch, or the drug was made correctly, but its side effects caused more harm than good. If you have been injured by a drug, you may be able to file a pharmaceutical la...

More and more people are turning to Uber to help get them from one location to another. In many cases, it is faster and cheaper than a taxi, and more convenient. If you use Uber and find yourself involved in an auto accident that has injured you, there are certain steps you should take. These steps can help you to build a personal injury case, ultimately helping you to get the compensati...

In the fast-paced, hi-tech society of today, drivers are faced with lots of distractions. From smartphones to booming bass speakers, remaining focused on the road is hard to do. According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, around ten Americans die each day in accidents involving a distracted driver. Another thousand receive significant injuries. With the increasing numbe...

In the United States, there are about 500,000 big rig trucking accidents per year, with about 5,000 of them causing death. This means that every 15 minutes a person is killed or seriously injured in a trucking accident. If you or a loved one have been involved in this type of accident, there is a lot of information you need to know. One of the most important pieces of information is that a pers...