Big Trucks and Hydroplaning Equals Big Trouble
As winter winds down and the south begins showing signs of spring, motorists are still at risk of bad weather conditions, especially surprise rainstorms. Although we don’t have to worry too much about ice here, we do have to worry about a phenomenon called “hydroplaning,” a condition that occurs when a vehicle’s tires lose grip…
Read MoreWill “Sami’s Law” Keep More Uber and Lyft Riders Safe?
On January 5, President Biden signed HR 3262 into law, legislation also known as “Sami’s Law.” The bill, introduced back in 2019, will make it illegal for rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft to sell or provide their logos to anyone who isn’t a driver. It also requires the companies to devise a system that…
Read MoreWhen a Traumatic Amputation Causes Severe Complications
Limb loss and amputation injuries are among the most catastrophic a person can experience. They are permanent and life-altering, and affect a person in nearly every way. One reason these injuries are considered so severe is because of the risk of ongoing complications and side effects. An amputation injury can affect all parts of the…
Read MoreThe Long-Term Effects of Childhood Injuries
Young children are often prone to accidents, for a variety of reasons. They might be a little clumsy as a result of their quickly-growing bodies, they might be daredevils, or they may simply not understand the risk of danger as well as adults. Children can also experience injuries in car accidents or due to another’s…
Read MoreWhen a Car Accident Causes a Pulmonary Embolism
We typically think of blood clots and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) as medical issues caused by being immobile for long periods, like after a long plane ride or post-surgery. Did you know, though, you can also develop dangerous blood clots after a car accident? These internal injuries can go unnoticed and travel up to the…
Read MoreLyft Driver Facing 41 Felony Counts of Kidnapping and Sexual Assault
Between 2018 and 2022, at least 10 women in Denver called the ride-hailing service Lyft after a night out for a safe ride home, but ended up being kidnapped and sexually assaulted instead. Some woke up in a stranger’s bed or back at home with no idea how they got there, with their cellphones, wallets,…
Read MoreThe Camp Lejeune Justice Act Has Passed: What Comes Next?
On August 10, 2022, President Biden signed the Honoring our Pact Act into law. This act contains the Camp Lejeune Justice Act which helps ensure many veterans, their families and persons working at the base have a remedy at law for their exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune. Once the President signed this bill…
Read MoreMedical Errors Lead to Cancer Misdiagnosis
Cancer: it is a word no one wants to hear. If a cancer diagnosis is to be made, however, it is best to receive the news as soon as possible. Any delay in diagnosis can significantly alter the patient’s prognosis. These delays do happen, at times because a physician fails to appreciate the significance of…
Read MorePlayground Injuries Are Not Child’s Play
Children are resilient – at least, that is what the experts say. And it seems to be true more often than not. It is not uncommon for a child to fall down and then pop back up almost immediately, without suffering any serious injuries. At other times, they may require a quick once-over from a…
Read MoreNon-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and the Link to Camp Lejeune
The PACT Act, legislation providing disability benefits to millions of veterans and their families, was signed into law by President Biden on August 10, 2022. The new law covers and expands healthcare benefits and resources available to military personnel affected by burn pits and other toxic exposures. Per the Military Times: Veterans from older generations…
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