It was recently found in a study done by John Hopkins University that cardiac attacks were the leading cause of death for kidney failure patients. In a study done by the university it was found that more than 20% of the deaths in their study were the result of cardiac attack. This was the first study done that linked both kidney failure and cardiac attacks. There were a little bit over 1,000 patients in this ground breaking study and the study by John Hopkins University will be followed...

Accidents at workplace can result due to improper safety measures. Inadequate training to handle machinery and equipments also causes workplace accidents. The impact of the injury suffered at the workplace can be minor as well as serious. The amount of compensation that you can receive depends upon the severity of the accident and the cause of injury. The consequences of accident at work place are manifold.

The nature of the accidents also depends on the nature of the job....

Automobile accidents are extremely common events. They can range from small fender benders to multiple car pile-ups, but they are always emotionally shocking. Most likely we will all be involved in a car accident in our lifetime.

After being involved in a car accident we are often shook-up, but there are some things to remember that will make dealing with the aftermath of an accident much easier.

Steps to Take After an Accident

First, obtain medical...

In New Zealand, they are not just worrying about the credit crunch and economic downturn, but also the compensation claims for workers in a nuclear testing area.

Like in the UK, where the MoD and the government face questions over the 1950’s nuclear testing period, New Zealand is also trying to give the workers a voice.

However, a panel of United States appeal judges have dismissed a claim sought to enforce more than one billion US dollars nuclear test...

Accidents at work claim no win no fee is an effective means of making a claim. This type of claim can be made for the injuries suffered during an accident. The persona making the claim must be able to prove that the injuries have resulted due to the negligence of the other person. If you or anyone known to you has been involved in an accident at work, you can make a claim. You are entitled for compensation for the losses suffered.

It is the duty of every employer to provide...

Accidents can result due to various reasons. A person can meet with an accident while walking over the pavement, whiled driving, while working in the office, and so on. There is no specific reason as to why accidents occur. Most of the accidents result due to the negligence of the other person. When this kind of situation occurs, a person can seek compensation for the injuries suffered by making a claim. Factory workers are often prone to accidents as they are provided with inadequate...

In the United States alone, this is the fastest growing crime. In 2002, the Federal Trade Commission or simply put the FTC reported 43 percent of the fraud complaints they received where for identity theft. With the 2003 report, the incidents reached close to 10 million.

For every five families, there is always one who will fall prey to these thieves. It is hard not to be a victim even when every precaution in the book has been taken. Even though it seems you have safe...

Simply put, identity theft happens when someone assumes another person's identity in order to fraudulently obtain money, goods, or services. The results of identity theft include ruined credit ratings, unearned debt, unwanted debt collections, and sometimes even wrongful arrest.

Identity theft is a malicious and onerous crime because most victims will not find out they're a victim until the damage is already done, because it costs the victim so much, and because offenders...

Amputation claims come in different forms from loosing a leg to loosing a toe or finger. No matter which part of the limb is lost, the results of the amputation can be devastating for the individual. The consequences of the amputation are so far-reaching, that it can take a life-time for the individual to fully recover. The level of time and care that will be needed will depend on the individual situation and the coping mechanisms of the individual concerned. If you have been victim to...

The State of Florida has a law that places caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases that severely limits the amount victims of medical negligence and malpractice can recover for their non-economic losses.

How Do Non-economic Losses Differ from Economic Losses?

Non-economic losses include, but are not limited to, pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, physical impairment, loss of companionship, loss of enjoyment of life and loss of...