Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death in the United States, accounting for more than 40,000 deaths annually. Many of those deaths are the result of negligence or carelessness on the road.
The aspects of motorcycles that make them enjoyable to drive are the same ones that make them dangerous. Motorcyclists don't have the benefit of a roof, crumple zones, air bags, seat belts, or any of the safety equipment that has become standard in modern cars.
About 1.6 million elderly and adults in the United States reside in long-term care facilities where they face the unfortunate risk of suffering nursing home abuse and neglect.
Every year, millions of Americans suffer personal injury as a consequence of the negligence, recklessness, inaction, or wrongdoing of another.
Thousands of people are injured in slip and fall accidents every year. Slip and fall accidents occur when a person trips, falls, or slips due to dangerous conditions on someone else's property.
Federal and state governments offer social security disability benefits to those who suffer from a severe physical or mental disability, or a condition that is expected to last for at least 12 months or result in death.
While large trucks are important to American industries, their enormous size poses serious hazards on roads and highways. Every year in the United States, over 500,000 truck accidents occur resulting in more than 5,000 deaths and 140,000 injuries.