Burn Injuries Lawsuits
Disabilities From Burn Injuries. In the United States, approximately 3.5 million burn injuries are reported per year. Medical professionals treat approximately 750,000 of the injuries; (100,000 are hospitalized). Of those hospitalized, 30,000 have major burns involving at least 25% of their total body surface. Approximately14, 000 … [Read more...]
DOH To Study Fatalities Of 9/11 Workers
Fatalities Among 9/11 Workers. The New York State Health Department has joined with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to study fatalities among workers who participated in the recovery and cleanup efforts at the World Trade Center site to determine what health issues have been raised in those … [Read more...]
Alabama Ranks Third in Truck Fatalities
Alabamians Are Most Likely To Die In A Truck Wreck. Alabamians are among the most likely to die in a truck wreck, according to figures from the US Department of Transportation. Only Wyoming and Arkansas have more truck crash deaths per capita than Alabama. The state recorded 163 deaths from large truck crashes in 2004. The … [Read more...]
