Improper Back Pain Diagnosis Delays Treatment for Stage 4 Breast Cancer
A woman named Tori Geib recently shared her story about how her diagnosis for metastatic breast cancer was delayed for a year. When her breast cancer spread to her spine, causing pain in her back, doctors tried to treat the back pain instead of getting to the root cause of her back pain – that…
Read MoreWhat Are the Dangers Associated with Sideswipe (Clipping) Collisions?
When you hear someone was involved in a car accident, it’s natural to think of a head-on crash or a rear-end collision. Or maybe you think of the front of one car striking the side of another car in a T-bone collision. The truth though is that many car crashes include cars getting so close…
Read MoreFoot and Ankle Injuries Related to Car Crashes
Have you ever tried to balance on one foot? Unless you have incredible core strength, it is tough to maintain for more than a few seconds. That’s because our balance is designed to be shared across both of our feet. In fact, each part of our foot contributes an important role to our ability to…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about Recovering from Burn Injuries
There are several ways someone can become injured from a burn. According to the American Burn Association’s latest data, there are approximately 486,000 burn injuries requiring medical treatment each year in the United States. While many severe burn victims do not initially feel any pain, that is not a lasting reaction. The medical treatment required…
Read MoreIndividual Lawsuits May Be Better for Dealing with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) refers to the group of symptoms suffered by an infant who has been exposed to opioids inside the womb and essentially suffers withdrawal. Contrary to belief, a birth mother only need be prescribed opioids for NAS to occur. Addiction is not necessary in order for the baby to experience the effects.…
Read MoreWhat Does “Natural Accumulation” Mean When It Comes to Slip and Fall Injuries?
Acts of nature are something most of us understand to be unavoidable. We are at the mercy of hurricanes, tornadoes, and inclement weather conditions in general. That includes the natural accumulation of ice and snow on the ground in areas we walk through, which can cause us to become hurt. While we don’t have the…
Read More10 Defensive Driving Tips for Drivers of All Ages
Many car accidents occur due to a driver’s own negligence. Common examples include drivers who speed, drive while intoxicated, and drive while distracted. Drivers may also cause accidents because they violate local traffic laws. All drivers need to anticipate that other drivers may cause accidents for these very same reasons. While you can’t control how…
Read MoreWhat Are the Safety Responsibilities of a Truck Driver?
Drivers of all types of trucks are responsible for any accidents that happen through their own negligence. This responsibility means that a negligent driver is responsible for your medical bills, lost income, physical pain, emotional suffering, scarring or disfigurement, and damage to your vehicle. In addition to the driver, other responsible trucking companies may include…
Read MoreRoad Debris Can Cause Catastrophic Injuries, Especially to Motorcycle Riders
A recent accident shows just how devastating any type of road debris can be. A 23-year-old man in Memphis lost both his arms when his motorcycle struck a wheelbarrow that was in the middle of the road on Interstate 40 in Chelsea, Tennessee. The accident happened the day after Christmas, 2020. According to WMC Action…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Using NSAIDs When You’re Pregnant
The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is concerned that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen may pose a danger to women who are 20 weeks or more into their pregnancy. The concern is that the NSAIDs may cause their unborn child to develop kidney problems which can result in low amounts…
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