Trout Wry Face, Unmoving Eyebrows and Awry Smile: Cosmetic Surgery Claims

The number of patients shifting to cosmetic surgery treatments and non-surgical ones in the U.K has grown to a greater extent in recent years. They now have to pay more money than before on rising varieties of surgical or non-surgical beauty and cosmetic treatments.

In an attempt to get more and more beautiful appearance and figure, a total of 43,174 cosmetic surgical treatments were performed in 2012 in accordance with a study by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). On the other hand, seeing that number of cosmetic surgical claims is a change resulting in an increase, in an unfortunate way; therefore do the suffered ones of complicated conditions requiring secondary surgery. 

These assessments only show surgical treatments and do not show the big rise in complicated cases with non-surgical “teatime” plastic treatments, for instance injectable Botox fillers that are taken by injection to full up lips and other facial skin parts.

Supposed “non-invasive beauty treatments” are regulated a little bit and there is not any quick fix if something fail and a patient can be remained without assistance. At this moment in time, any person can apply filler’s injection to a patient’s face after getting a training of just a few days, without any health care education or the requirements to get registered with a local medical body.

If any sort of cosmetic treatment fails, the physical results on a patient can be sharply critical and in certain cases contribute to serious psychological results, in addition to the financial burden of secondary surgery.

In accordance with a consultant plastic surgeon; “Non-surgical methods does not imply that there is not medical care taken into consideration. Treatment with injectable fillers has clear advantages but risks as well – it is not only about who can use an injection but who will have the expertise to handle any possible complicated situations”.

Non-qualified people applying filler’s injections in the wrong way, poor patient choice and insufficient regulations (allowing unconfirmed products to be applied in the UK) are a few of the key reasons why complicated situations can occur.

A latest assessment of BAAPS members disclosed a shocking figure: 69% of professional doctors found patients with complicated situations from temporary injectable fillers and about half (48%) of them found issues with short or long-term fillers. From these patients who experienced issues with long-term products, more than 8 of ten (85%) needed secondary treatment or were looked inoperable because of the injury caused.

Just after the latest disgraceful event in which 50,000 British women got poor quality PIP breast implants made of industrial type filler used in beds, a survey directed by NHS Medical Director about the rulings of the cosmetic surgery was accredited.  The survey revealed that, there were just about not any rulings for non-surgical beauty treatments. He said more; "When you have a cheek implant, a calf implant or injectable filler, you have no more protection under regulation here than you have for other household products".

The report urged that all cosmetic surgery procedures must be performed only by medical experts with proper remediation if things fail.

Commercial Vehicle Accidents - Statistics Point To Danger From Crashes With Commercial Vehicles

When a commercial truck drives down the road, it becomes an instant danger to everyone else on the freeway. The sheer size and force of a commercial truck make it more dangerous than the average car, and tired drivers and dangerous cargo can add fuel to these fundamental risks. Understanding the facts and statistics with respect to these crashes can help you be safer on the road and think strategically about seeking compensation after a devastating crash.

Key Statistics About Commercial Vehicle Crashes

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, over 5 million motor vehicle traffic crashes occur on U.S. roads every year. In 2011, 329,000 accidents involved large trucks and buses. That same year, 112,000 people suffered injuries, and 4,018 people died in crashes involving large trucks and buses.
Statistics show that the larger the vehicle, the more dangerous it is on the road, and the higher the risk that the crash will injure other drivers. For instance, in 2013, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Highway Loss Data Institute found that a total of 3,602 people died as a result of crashes involving large trucks. Only 16 percent of these fatalities involved the truck drivers themselves; occupants of passenger vehicles accounted for 67 percent of truck crash deaths, and pedestrians, bicyclists or motorcyclists accounted for 15 percent of related fatalities.
The risk of a crash increases based on a number of factors, including:

• Size of the vehicle
• Weight of the vehicle
• Nature of the cargo
• Length of time the driver has been driving
• Distance driven

Putting a Price Tag on Commercial Truck Accidents

While the cost of a lost human life is difficult if not impossible to measure, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released a report in April 2014 that found that the cost of severe injuries caused by vehicle crashes often easily exceeds $1 million. When an individual suffers injury to the point that he or she can no longer work, or when someone dies in a crash, the loss of income and other damages can add up to staggeringly high amounts.

Why Commercial Vehicle Accidents Are More Dangerous

Large truck crashes constitute just a small portion of the total number of vehicle crashes each year in the U.S., but they tend to be far more costly than the average motor vehicle accident and far more likely to lead to fatalities an serious injuries. Why is this? Many factors contribute to the problem:

• Commercial trucks carry cargo that can become tossed as projectiles or that may include hazardous materials.
• Commercial trucks can weigh around 80,000 pounds – this is twenty times more massive than a standard four-door car. 
• Truck drivers often work for hours on end, and many drivers fail to get adequate rest and nutrition.
• Some commercial drivers lack training to handle their vehicles; others get distracted by text messaging or cell phone use.
• Thanks to their heavier masses, commercial vehicles take longer to stop than passenger vehicles do.

If you have been injured in a crash involving a commercial vehicle, you may be eligible to seek compensation for your injuries, time off of work, loss of consortium and other damages. Be sure to collect and preserve potential evidence to use in your case, including names, contact numbers and insurance information from all parties involved in the crash. Take pictures of the accident scene and any injuries, and save paperwork like police reports or emergency room documents. If you’re too sick or exhausted from the ordeal, deputize someone (like a fellow passenger) to get this information for you.

Steve Roberts is the managing attorney at the Law Office of Steve Roberts, LLC. Steve specializes in personal injury cases that stem from motor vehicle accidents. He has developed his personal injury practice and became part of the Colorado legal community as a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and the Thompson G. Marsh Inn of Court.