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Common Head Injuries Suffered in New York Construction Accidents
Construction workers are required to take adequate precautions to prevent head injuries. The most common safeguard in a construction zone is a hard hat. Unfortunately, hard hats alone are not sufficient to prevent all the head injuries, which could occur at a construction site. A serious head injury in a construction site could result from …
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NYC to Pay Medical Bills for Brain Damage Caused by Birth Injuries
The state of New York, and not hospitals, will pay the medical bills of newborns who suffer brain damage during birth, according to a new bill. What this bill does is set up a state neurological fund, which will cover children who suffer brain or spinal cord injuries during birth. Such injuries are often caused …
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Catastrophic Injuries Involving Truck Accidents
Any auto accident in New York can result in catastrophic injuries. What is a catastrophic injury? It is defined as a type of injury, which is extremely severe in nature, and caused the victim to lose the use of a body part or bodily function. When it comes to catastrophic injuries, a complete recovery is …
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The Dangers of Lead Poisoning among Children
Lead is a dangerous and toxic heavy metal that can cause catastrophic health problems among children. Some of the serious adverse effects of lead poisoning include brain damage, learning disabilities, behavioral problems and growth impediments. How does lead poisoning occur? The most common cause of lead poisoning is brought about by ingesting or breathing in …
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Smoke Inhalation Injuries Can Have Serious Consequences
Smoke inhalation is the number one cause of personal injuries and deaths that is sustained in accidents relating to fires. According to medical professionals, about 50 to 80 percent of fire-related deaths are the result of smoke inhalation injuries rather than burn injuries. Smoke inhalation occurs when you breathe in the products of combustion during …
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