Personal Injury Blog
Posted on Aug 24, 2012
Pharmacy error is one of the most common forms of medical malpractice committed every year. Annually, over one million people suffer injuries as the result of this mistake and thousands more actually ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2012
The knee is a made up of a series of ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and bones. Because of the complex nature of the knee it can be very difficult to treat the knee once damage has been done to it. The ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2012
Laws across the nation have banned the practice of sending and reading text messages while driving. This is a fairly recent development, as texting has only recently become a popular means of ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2012
In the aftermath of a serious car accident, one or more of the occupants of any vehicle involved may pass away as a result of their injuries. When an individual other than the at-fault driver is ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2012
Head injuries can create some of the most horrifyingly puzzling scenarios human beings may face. Prior to an accident, an individual may be capable of crafting words and phrases in compelling and ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2012
When there is a significant amount of damage done the brain, injuries can impair a person’s ability to complete basic tasks. In a condition known as agnosia, the damage in the brain can destroy ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2012
Although burns are fairly common injuries, they should not be taken lightly. Even minor burns can cause a significant amount of pain. More serious burn injuries can result in permanent scarring, loss ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2012
With fuel costs always seemingly on the rise, some drivers have taken to extreme measures in order to maximize their fuel efficiency. As some models now come with computerized read-outs that inform ...
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Posted on Aug 22, 2012
It is very important for you to locate a safe and nurturing daycare center for your children. Unfortunately, however, this task isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Many daycare centers that seem ...
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Posted on Aug 22, 2012
There are many weather-related dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle. Rain, of course, can make the roads slick and can drastically reduce visibility. Similarly, snow or ice on the road ...
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Posted on Aug 21, 2012
Law enforcement officers hold the position of protecting us, as citizens, from many of the dangers that may arise as we go about our lives. We turn to them to safeguard us against criminals, thieves, ...
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Posted on Aug 17, 2012
Body piercings, tattoos, and other forms of body art have exploded in popularity over the past few years. People can have just about any part of their bodies pierced for aesthetic, religious, or ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2012
Staph bacteria are everywhere. They can even be found in the nose, mouth, and genital areas of a healthy body. However, when these microorganisms enter the body through a cut or through broken skin, ...
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Posted on Aug 15, 2012
Assault and battery are two similar crimes that are typically committed at the same time, although they can also be committed separately. They are both considered to be basic, intentional torts. Many ...
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Posted on Aug 14, 2012
Every year, millions of workers suffer job-related injuries and illnesses. Of these hurt individuals, about half of them miss work and necessitate ongoing medical care. Employees in many different ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2012
Erb’s palsy, also known as brachial palsy, is a birth injury that is caused by complications during the delivery. Children who go through difficult birth situations, such as cases necessitating ...
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Posted on Aug 8, 2012
Every year, 110 people in the United States fall ill with botulism. Botulism is a rare but life-threatening disease that affects people who have been infected by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. ...
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Posted on Aug 7, 2012
Alcohol is a recreational, legal drug that American adults over the age of 21 are allowed to consume. Because alcohol is a depressant, people use it not only to have a good time, but also to relax and ...
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Posted on Aug 7, 2012
Often, stores and shops will stack their goods on shelves. When workers fail to set these items up safely and securely, they pose a hazard to customers. Falling objects are unexpected and, in many ...
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Posted on Aug 6, 2012
If an infant has suffered brain damage while in the womb or during delivery, then he or she may have developed a condition known as cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy occurs when the area of the brain ...
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Posted on Aug 3, 2012
Power tools, though quite useful and necessary for a number of tasks, can be very dangerous if handled incorrectly or manufactured with defects. These machines can cause very severe, acute injuries, ...
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Posted on Aug 2, 2012
Cell phones are a distraction – plain and simple. Whether you are dialing a phone number, sending a text message, or just speaking with another person, you are still unable to give the road your ...
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Posted on Aug 1, 2012
Fireworks are spectacular to watch. These phenomena are quite common during the summertime, and they are especially prevalent around July 4th. While the largest and most dangerous types of fireworks ...
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Posted on Jul 24, 2012
If you have ever been around anyone who smokes, then you likely have inhaled secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke, which is the smoke that comes from the tips of lit tobacco products as well as the ...
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Posted on Jul 24, 2012
All physicians must go through years of education, training, and gaining experience before they are allowed to practice medicine on people. Because of this, society has very high expectations ...
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