Most women are fairly comfortable with the procedure of having their membrane artificially ruptured during their pregnancy to induce labor. Little do they know that many complications can arise as a result of artificially breaking the membrane. If your newborn was injured or died as a result of an artificial membrane rupture contact your local membrane rupture lawyer New York.

When a woman is pregnant the fetus is surrounded by an amniotic sac. An amniotic sac is similar to...

There are many ways burn injuries can occur in Los Angeles and other California cities and counties. In this article, Los Angeles injury lawyers discus preventing burn injuries in children. To begin with, burns caused by fire, friction and electrical sparks not only char the skin, they also damage the dermis and epidermis and if an electrical related burn, can even cause nerve and brain damage. This problem is compounded when a small child suffers a burn injury.

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Car accidents can be very traumatic events. Whether you suffer a serious injury and major damage to your vehicle or walk out unscathed, the incident will generally leave your adrenaline pumping and your mind a bit rattled.

There are a number of important steps to take following a car accident. Accident victims are often shaken up and not thinking very clearly. As a result, it is very easy to overlook an important point during the process. If you do, it may cause you...

To pursue an accident compensation claim following an accident at work you must prove that your injuries were caused by the negligence of another party.  This will usually be your employer, but might include workers from other companies.  Employers have a duty to ensure the safety of all the people on their premises, whether they employ them or not, and if they fail to do so then personal injury compensation could be awarded for successful accident claims.

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If you are riding a Specialized bike, chances are you are an experienced rider, and you paid lots and lots of money for your bike. The last thing you need is to get tossed when the bike fails you! You need to be aware of the recalls Specialized Bikes has made on some of their handlebars and cable-stops before you harm yourself. If you have already been hurt due to one of these product defects, you need to talk to an attorney that can thoroughly tell you about your rights and claims.

Nursing homes are regulated by the federal government under the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA), 42 U.S.C. § 1395 – 1396 (1999). State governments are also involved in the regulation of nursing homes. Under OBRA, state governments are responsible for licensing and certifying nursing homes in their respective states. In order for nursing homes to receive Medicare or Medicaid, facilities must comply with OBRA provisions.

• Although OBRA seeks to protect...

Tens of thousands of British workers suffer from industrial diseases caused by using hand held vibrating machinery as part of their jobs.

Machinery such as chainsaws and pneumatic and power drills can cause " target="_self" Vibration White Finger , which is the vascular component of Hand Arm Vibrating Syndrome, or HAVS.

While doctors are not completely sure as to exactly how the vibrations in the machinery cause HAVS, it is thought that they cause small but...

The following is an expert answer given by Florida Premises Liability Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:

Question:
My elderly mother fell in WalMart nearly 3 years ago and the case is still in litigation. The store was being remodeled and where they had moved a shelf to prepare to replace the floor, a small piece of tile was missing. Her foot struck this indention and she went down, breaking her shoulder and...

Whenever a claimant knocks at the door of law through the medium of a personal injury compensation claim, there is always one solid question in his mind ‘how much compensation will I get?’ this happens to be the sole point of attraction associated with these injuries claims. Here, we witness different types of claimants belonging to different types of injury claims seeking the compensation; they have received as result of an accident that ahs happened due to the fault of...