Can You Claim Damages in a Single-Vehicle Crash?
When you get into a collision with another driver, you can make a claim for damages for your injuries and losses. Most car accident claims are paid by insurance companies (eventually). The damages are paid either by a settlement agreement or after there has been a court verdict. When you are in a single-vehicle crash,…
Read MoreThe Risks of a Breech Birth When a Fetus Is in the Wrong Position
A key concern to birth doctors during labor and delivery is that the baby is in the correct fetal position. The ideal cephalic position is head-down. During the pregnancy, the fetus will move around in the uterus. As the months pass and the fetus grows, the baby will have less room to move around. By…
Read MoreWorkplace Injuries That Could Require Surgery
Each day millions of Americans go to work without a second thought. This is part of your routine, and you never expect to have a life-altering injury while at the workplace. However, this is far too common. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 48,060 injuries required time off from work in 2016, with 697…
Read MoreElderly Population Faces Increased Risk of Death from a Broken Bone
The older population has historically been at an increased risk of dying after suffering a hip fracture or other vertebra fracture. This is often associated with complications that can occur while the person is immobilized during the recovery process. New findings have discovered that people ages 50 and older can have an increased risk of…
Read MoreMost Common Causes of Fatal & Catastrophic Truck Injuries
Truck accidents are some of the most dangerous and deadly accidents you will see in Mississippi. An average commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and when you compare this to a 3,000-pound passenger vehicle, it is easy to see the danger. It has been found that 14 percent of fatalities were in the…
Read MoreHealth Insurance Savings for Many in COVID Relief Bill
Earlier this month, the American rescue Plan was passed, and within the plan, there was a two-year extension of the Affordable Care Act. It intends to make health insurance more affordable for more Americans. It is referred to as the most significant expansion of health insurance since the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as…
Read MoreThe Relationship Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia
Accident victims can suffer a traumatic brain injury due to many different causes. A man or woman may suffer a violent blow to the head in a car accident, while working, after a slip and fall, or due to a construction accident. Newborns may suffer a traumatic brain injury due to medical malpractice. Recreational accidents…
Read MoreThe Dangers Posed by Different Types of Trucks & Trailers
Commercial trucks come in all shapes and sizes. Different types are used to transport different types of products. The common denominators are that every truck driver is required to understand how to operate the type of truck or trailer they operate. This includes obtaining the proper training. A proper understanding also includes properly and regularly…
Read MoreElmiron Linked to Retina Damage and Vision Loss
Elmiron, an oral medication prescribed for the treatment of interstitial cystitis, has been linked to permanent retinal damage and vision loss. At least 63 lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals, which manufactures Elmiron. Those lawsuits have been consolidated and transferred to one federal district in New Jersey. More lawsuits are…
Read MoreAshley Judd’s Life-Threatening Injuries
In February 2021, actress Ashely Judd suffered a crushing injury that almost cost her leg and her life. Thankfully, there were people who heroically helped move her to a hospital where she was able to get the medical care she needed. Even after her surgery, she will still need extensive physical therapy. Ms. Judd is…
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