TUCSON PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
Welcome to Tucson Personal Injury Blog, brought to you by the attorneys at Hollingsworth Kelly Law Firm. Our goal is to bring you timely information pertaining to our areas of practice—personal and serious injury, auto accidents, wrongful death and medical malpractice. Our focus will be on issues pertaining to serious injury, but also on highlighting safety information, including medical information in the news with a focus on patient safety, and timely updates on product recalls, with a focus on consumer safety.
Sharing the Road with Tractor Trailers
/in Auto Accidents, Blog, Car Accidents /by Hollingsworth Kelly Law FirmEver wonder what the chances are of surviving a collision with a tractor-trailer? A great many factors would determine the outcome. The most significant of these are the size, speed and weight of the tractor-trailer, the state of alertness of the truck driver, and the prevailing road and weather conditions. By learning some defensive driving […]
Bicycle Safety: Learn to Bike Defensively
/in Bicycle Accidents, Blog /by Hollingsworth Kelly Law FirmWhen Tom purchased a new bike, he decided to do some research about bicycle safety. He wanted to learn about the top causes of bicycle accidents. Sometime later, while riding his new bicycle in the bike lane of a busy, downtown street, Tom noticed a vehicle approaching from a side street. He kept his attention […]
Pledge to Stop on Red
/in Auto Accidents, Blog /by Web EditorHow often have you noticed another vehicle speeding past you or accelerating through a yellow light, only to find both of you waiting at the next stop? Exceeding the speed limit to “beat the light” is illegal and could result in dire consequences. According to the National Coalition for Safer Roads, in 2013, 127,000 people […]
Tricycle Injuries Mean Trip to the ER for Thousands of Toddlers
/in Bicycle Accidents, Blog /by Web EditorIt’s a rite of passage, when a little tyke gets his or her new tricycle. But how many parents are aware they may be prematurely buying a tricycle for their toddler? According to a study at Medical College of Georgia and Emory University, tricycles were responsible for more than 9,000 injuries that resulted in trips […]
National Child Passenger Safety Week: Is Your Child in the Right Car Seat?
/in Blog, Child Injury /by Web EditorAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13 years. This week is National Child Passenger Safety Week. Parents are urged to learn about car seat safety and make sure their children’s car seats and boosters are properly installed. Free Car Seat […]
Arizona Driving Law for Seniors
/in Blog, General Information /by Web EditorTurning 65 is a milestone most people associate with qualifying for Medicare or with retirement. But if you live in Arizona, did you know the State’s laws may affect your ability to drive after your 65th birthday?
Seniors Driving
/in Blog, General Information /by Web EditorYour freedom to drive is not dependent upon your age. But age-related declines can hamper your ability to drive as safely as you should. Older drivers may notice gradual changes in their reaction time, hearing, vision, memory and alertness. Medication, stiff joints and changes in sleep can also affect driving. Any of these variables can […]
Hospitals Need to Report Infectious Outbreaks
/in Blog, Medical Malpractice /by Web Editor“Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants…” – Louis Brandeis The CDC estimates that there are approximately 1.7 million hospital-acquired infections each year, resulting in almost 100,000 wrongful deaths. According to the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths (RID), the most dangerous hospital-acquired infection is MRSA, a superbug that has become resistant […]
Medical Errors: Patients Deserve Safety
/in Blog, Medical Malpractice /by Web EditorLast summer, a Senate sub-committee on patient safety heard testimony that preventable medical errors in hospitals were the third leading cause of death in the U.S. The committee had called a hearing after a study appeared in the Journal of Patient Safety that found that more than 400,000 patients die each year from preventable injuries […]
National Dog Bite Prevention Week May 17-23, 2015
/in Blog, Dog Bite Injury /by Web EditorWhat You Should Know About Man’s Best Friend Mary was at a park walking Buster, her friendly Golden Retriever, when they came upon a couple walking their dog. Being extra-cautious, Mary asked the couple if their dog was friendly around other dogs. The couple assured her their dog would be fine around Buster. But as […]