Category: Personal Injury
Life changes instantly and dramatically at the moment when someone sustains a spinal cord injury (SCI). Damage to the spinal cord from motor vehicle accidents, sports, or even violent acts, can result in full or partial paralysis, severe chronic pain, or other permanent conditions. Successful recovery involves everyone in the family as they learn new…Read More
Between the categories of “food” and “drugs” falls “dietary supplements.” Often sold as herbal or health supplements, these items manage to avoid Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scrutiny. In September 2014, MinnPost reported the results of a study that found that supplement-related liver injuries rose by about 300 percent between 2004 and 2013, ranging from…Read More
Children love to bounce and while everyone recognizes the obvious risks posed by trampolines, a brightly-colored castle-shaped balloon seems like safe fun. Whether these devices are completely enclosed or have side openings, children can easily fly up into the air and fall quickly to the ground, offering countless opportunities to sustain serious accidental injuries. With…Read More
A hot summer day is a perfect time to take a refreshing dive into a pool or lake. However, according to the Atlanta-based Shepherd Center, one of the most preventable causes of spinal cord injury (SCI) is diving. No one can blame other parties when adults use poor diving techniques or fail to follow common-sense…Read More
It is reasonable to expect a substantial degree of safety when visiting most public places, but accidents can happen anywhere. Business owners have a responsibility to keep visitors safe. Still, people often trip on loose carpeting in a clothing store, slip on a wet spot on a restaurant floor, or get hit on the head…Read More