Koppel Law Firm

04/22/2023

In the U.S., pedestrian fatalities have increased by 18% in the past three years, according to a new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Roads in this country create “deadly conditions” for people on foot. Drivers struck and killed nearly 3,500 people in the United States in the first six months of 2022 – up 5% from the same period the year before. In just three years, pedestrian fatalities have surged 18%.

04/12/2023

As many as 250,000 people die every year because they are misdiagnosed in the emergency room, with doctors failing to identify serious medical conditions like stroke, sepsis and pneumonia, according to a new analysis from the federal government.

Doctors fail to recognize serious conditions like stroke and sepsis in tens of thousands of patients each year, according to a new study.

03/30/2023

When bicycles have to share the roads with other traffic, accidents are bound to occur. A biker might be hit by a moving vehicle or collide with a suddenly opened car door. Any accident can cause serious, life-altering injuries, even if the biker wears a helmet. If you were hurt while riding, see a personal injury lawyer.

03/17/2023

A TBI can result from a variety of incidents, from car crashes to a simple fall to the ground, and the symptoms may not always be as dire or obvious as you'd expect.

Traumatic brain injury is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Learn the signs that you or your loved one should see a doctor ASAP.

03/02/2023

Medical malpractice can be committed by any type of healthcare provider who has a duty to offer you competent care. This can include doctors, nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, radiologists and more.

What is medical malpractice? It is important to know the answer to this question if you have received any type of healthcare services that you believe were performed improperly. Workers in the medical industry take your life into their hands, so they are unsurprisingly expected to perform their j

02/08/2023

Nearly 1 in 4 patients who are admitted to hospitals in the U.S. will experience harm, according to a recent study.

Experts say U.S. hospitals still have a long way to go to improve patient safety.

01/11/2023

Medical malpractice lawsuits allow victims of medical negligence to recover compensation from their healthcare providers and the hospitals or healthcare facilities that employ those providers. But you cannot pursue a claim after the medical malpractice statute of limitations runs out.

Medical malpractice lawsuits allow victims of medical negligence to recover compensation from their healthcare providers and the hospitals or healthcare facilities that employ those providers. But you cannot pursue a claim after the medical malpractice statute of limitations runs out. This guide

12/29/2022

When you’re hurt in any kind of accident that was the fault of someone else, you may be entitled to recover damages. This means compensation for your medical treatment, the wages you lost from being out of work and the pain and suffering that you endured. A skilled personal injury lawyer can advise you on how much money your case is worth.

12/14/2022

Many reported deaths from liposuction have occurred due to mistakes by plastic surgeons.

The wife of country singer Hank Williams Jr. died after a botched liposuction. Many reported deaths from liposuction have occurred due to mistakes.

12/02/2022

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from an impact to the head. Though the signs of TBI may not be immediately apparent, the effects of brain injuries can be far reaching, and may permanently lessen your quality of life. This makes calculating the damages (monetary compensation) tricky for these types of injuries. You'll want to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side to help make your case so you can recover the compensation you deserve.