Firefighters Face Increased Risk of Exposure to “Forever Chemicals”
Firefighters put their lives on the line to save everyday Americans from fires, no matter how dangerous the structures are. Aside for the risk of burns and suffocation, firefighters also risk exposure to deadly toxins. Some of these “forever chemicals” can cause long-term damage to firefighters’ bodies. Forever chemicals are poly-fluoroalkyl substances. These chemicals can…
Read MoreA Misdiagnosis Can Be Deadly, So Why Are One in Ten People Misdiagnosed?
Visiting a doctor can be scary, especially when you have an onset of new symptoms and have no explanation as to why. When you visit a doctor, your hope is to get answers to all of those questions, but what happens if they give you the wrong answer? Being misdiagnosed by a medical professional only…
Read MoreAcute Cardiac Syndrome (ACS) Is Often Misdiagnosed More in Women Than Men
A recent study which was presented to the European Society of Cardiology Acute Cardiovascular Care Congress revealed that chest pain in women is more frequently misdiagnosed than chest pain in men. Heart attacks and heart disorders have generally been thought of as male diseases. Women who present symptoms of heart disorders are often: Not diagnosed…
Read MoreWhat Are the Dangers Associated with Rollover Accidents?
Cars, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, jeeps, all-terrain vehicles, and many types of trucks have one thing in common – they’re all susceptible to rollover accidents. Rollovers occur due to physical forces which cause the vehicle to fall to the side or flip over onto the roof of the car. Rollover accidents are often…
Read MoreImproper 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…
Read MoreWho Is Responsible for a Left-Turn Car Accident?
As a general rule, a driver who makes a left-hand turn does so at his/her own risk. This means when you make a left-hand turn, you better be extra cautious to make sure there’s no oncoming traffic or that you have enough space and time to make the turn before the traffic gets close. As…
Read MoreCoping When Your Child Has a Birth Injury
Adjusting to life can be difficult for parents whose children suffer from the effects of birth injuries. Along with the challenges of caring for a child with special needs, there is the loss of the future they planned. In cases where a child will never be able to care for him or herself, the pressure…
Read MoreHow a Driver Is Paid May Affect the Likelihood of a Truck Accident
Many truck driver accidents happen because drivers want to make their deliveries too quickly. To improve speed and efficiency, drivers may feel the need to cut corners. One way to cut corners is by speeding or running through red lights and stop signs. Another way to cut corners is to drive continually instead of taking…
Read MoreWhat Do You Need to Prove in a Medical Malpractice Claim?
Everyone who has any type of medical procedure has the right to expect that their physicians, nurses, hospitals, and other health providers are competent. Doctors should be trained to anticipate the known risks to procedures and treatments. They should take steps to ensure a diagnosis is correct. When patients are harmed due to medical error,…
Read MoreAdvantages and Disadvantages of Virtual Court Hearings
During the COVID-19 pandemic, lawyers, judges, and clients are all trying to find the correct balance between having clients’ cases heard and staying safe. Courts have reduced the number of jury trials and non-jury trial cases they’re trying. Many courts have reduced trials altogether. Even though trials for the most part have not been taking…
Read MoreWant Graceful Kids? Don’t Name Them Hailey or Kyle.
Shakespeare wrote in Romeo and Juliet, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose/ By any other name would smell as sweet.” We’re not suggesting you change your name, but a recent study shows that your likelihood of having an accident may depend on your name. Uplift Legal Funding issued a study revealing…
Read MoreStudy Finds Relationship Between COVID-19 and Neurological Injuries
It’s wonderful news that there appear to be two vaccines for the COVID-19 disease. Hopefully, the world will return to normal soon. For some people who contract the disease, however, their world may never return to fully normal. Studies are showing that about one in seven COVID-19 patients have neurological disorders. These disorders range from…
Read MoreSnapchat Avoids Accountability in Court – Again
In product liability cases, manufacturers of products have a duty to make their products safe for the reasonably intended use. For example, cars need to be built so that the airbags deploy properly when there is a collision. If the product is defective and the defect causes an accident, then the makers of the product…
Read MoreRing Recalls Its Non-Harmonious Video Doorbells
Ring. The word has a nice sound to it. Melodies and chimes come to mind. Unfortunately, Ring – the ubiquitous brand of video doorbells – just announced a recall of its smart video doorbells. (Apparently, everything isn’t music to their ears.) According to USA Today, Ring issued the recall because its doorbells are a potential…
Read MoreWhat Are My Rights If I’m Injured as a Passenger in an Uber or Lyft?
Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are becoming more and more popular ways to get around Memphis, Jackson, and other nearby Tennessee locations. These services offer convenience such as scheduling the time for a pickup, choosing the type of vehicle you prefer, and picking a place for pickup. Uber and Lyft claim to have…
Read MoreRespiratory Distress Syndrome and Birth Injuries
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a common breathing disorder birth injury. Prenatal doctors and birth doctors need to monitor parents and newborns for this condition. Failure to properly diagnose and treat RDS may constitute medical malpractice. Prenatal doctors should work to try to prevent premature births through prenatal care and monitoring. RDS often occurs in…
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