U.S. researchers recently discovered that those in the military who suffer more than one mild traumatic brain injury face a much higher risk of suicide. Craig J. Bryan of the University of Utah and associate director of the National Center for Veterans Studies surveyed 161 military personnel stationed in...
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Do You Need to Appeal a Workers’ Comp Denial?
A Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Injury Attorney Can Help Workers’ compensation has been used in America since before the Civil War. Whether it is disability benefits, compensation for medical treatment, vocational rehabilitation, or survivor benefits, workers’ comp is an important tool...
Read MoreSpeeding Drunk Driver Strikes Cyclist in Fairfax County
On June 1, a woman was charged with DUI and felony hit and run after driving her car at a high speed for five miles on a trail and striking a cyclist. According to the Fairfax County Police, the cyclist, a 65-year-old Vienna man, was seriously injured. The Washington & Old Dominion Trail is designed...
Read MoreHighway Worker Struck and Killed in Howard County
On June 11, a worker from Baltimore was struck and killed on a highway in Howard County. According to Howard police, a 40-year-old worker, contracted by the State Highway Administration, was placing cones in a westbound lane of Route 216 at Route 29, attempting to close it, when he was struck by a 2009 Chevrolet...
Read MoreWorker Killed, Others Injured in Natural Gas Explosion
In April, a worker died from injuries suffered in an accident at a natural gas operation in West Virginia. The Tyler County Sheriff’s Office reported that 56-year-old Bruce Phipps of Marietta died from injuries he sustained during a natural gas explosion. Two other workers were also injured in the accident...
Read MoreNew Law in Virginia Might Make Finding Witnesses More Difficult
A recent law was passed in Virginia which shall take effect July 1, 2013, which will make it so that employers will not be obligated to disclose the personally identifiable information of current and former employees. This is relevant in the world of workers’ compensation as many witnesses to an on-the-job injury are co-workers. ...
Read MoreMesothelioma Rates Steady Despite Decline in Asbestos Use
The use of asbestos in the U.S. has been reduced dramatically in recent decades, but mesothelioma cancer has remained steady. Working toward finding a cure or creating better treatment options for those diagnosed with mesothelioma has never been more important. According to records from the...
Read More12-Year-Old at Bethesda Pool Saved From Drowning
On May 29, lifeguards saved a 12-year-old’s life at a public pool after they rescued her from drowning. The lifeguards performed CPR on the young child at the Bethesda Outdoor Pool in the 5000 block of Little Falls Drive in Bethesda, Maryland. Swimming Pools Accidents This accident provides further evidence of the dangers involved in
Read MoreMedicare Pays $5.1 Billion to Eliminate Inadequate Nursing Home Care
In February, Medicare paid billions in taxpayer dollars to nursing homes nationwide that were not meeting basic requirements to look after their elderly residents. The report stated that Medicare paid $5.1 billion to revamp nursing facilities that failed to meet the federal quality of care rules, in some cases resulting in dangerous and neglectful conditions. One...
Read MoreSeven Hospitalized From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Club
On May 20, the District of Columbia Fire Department reported that nine people were sickened by carbon monoxide at the National Press Building and sent to area hospitals. According to officials, 27 people were evaluated after being exposed to carbon monoxide fumes. Lon Walls, a fire department spokesperson, reported that 10 construction workers were harmed...
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