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DISTRACTED DRIVING: IS IT REALLY THAT BIG OF A DEAL?
We all know that distracted driving is unsafe and can result in an accident. But not everyone knows exactly how dangerous it really is. What is even worse is that many of those who actually understand the dangers that distracted driving poses continue to engage in acts that distract them from the road. What… Read More »
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES: ARE DETECTION METHODS IMPROVING?
The number of children that are diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries had increased in recent years, according to research conducted at UC San Francisco. It was recommended that children be prioritized for ongoing research and development in concussion prevention, education, diagnosis, and treatment. A recent study, conducted by researchers at UCSF, revealed that 56… Read More »
Has Your Loved One Been Killed In A Motorcycle Accident?
Few motorcyclists are aware of the actual number of motorcycle accident fatalities that take the lives of motorcyclists each year. Motorcycles are not easily visible like other larger motor vehicles are. Further, those who ride motorcycles often do not possess the necessary training and skill to do so in a safe manner. Whenever there… Read More »
Nursing Homes: Recognizing Elder Abuse
There are nearly 6 million reports of elder abuse in the United States each year. This number indicates that approximately 10% of the elderly population in the United States is reported as a victim of emotional, physical, or financial abuse. The unfortunate truth is these statistics represent only a fraction of the number of… Read More »
Topamax Birth Injury Lawsuit Verdict Upheld
A Pennsylvania appeals court upheld a $3 million birth injury lawsuit verdict in a case against a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson last month. The verdict was appealed by the defendant after the trial court found that the drug manufacturer failed to warn doctors about the risks associated with Topamax and birth injuries. Pharmaceutical… Read More »
Help Put An End To Distracted Driving
Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that it was teaming up with law enforcement and other agencies to combat distracted driving. It was reported that 3,179 individuals were killed in 2014 due to distracted driving in the US. An additional 431,000 people sustained injuries in the same year as a direct… Read More »