The Opioid Epidemic: Facts and Statistics
Opioid Epidemic Injury Lawsuits. In the United States, it is well known that there is an opioid problem. Thousands of individuals overdose and die because of opioid medications every year. The opioids have cost people of all ages their lives, and opioids have also cost cities, towns, states, and the country as a whole, … [Read more...]
U.S. Emergency Room Visits Are on the Rise
U.S. Emergency Room Visits Are On The Rise. Between 1993 and 2003, there was a 14% decrease in the number of emergency departments in the United States. During that same period, however, emergency room visits increased by over 26% from 90.3 million to 113.9 million. This combination of circumstances has lead to crowded … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Abuse Statistics Negligence Lawsuits
Nursing Home Abuse Negligence Lawsuits. We need only look at nursing homes abuse statistics to understand how widespread and serious a problem nursing home negligence is in the United States. It is known, for example, that every year, 2.1 million older Americans are victims of physical, psychological, or other forms of … [Read more...]
Statistics and Controversy About Airbags
120 Million Vehicles Now Feature Airbags According To IIHS. More than 120 million vehicles now feature airbags, and another 1 million new vehicles with airbags are sold each month, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a division of the Department of … [Read more...]
