Federal officials consider traumatic brain injury (TBI) a serious public health problem in the United States. Brain injuries lead to thousands of deaths and cases of permanent disability every year across the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The level of...
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A Mesothelioma Cure on the Horizon?
While still in the early stages of testing, researchers are hopeful that a new drug will aid in the fight against mesothelioma cancer. A Japanese drug company has created a drug that, when used alongside chemotherapy, is more effective against the mesothelioma cancer cells than any...
Read MoreWelcome to Brain Injury Awareness Month
Did you know that, according to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), approximately 1.7 million people suffer a brain injury every year in the United States? That alarming number resulted in March becoming Brain Injury Awareness month across the country. What the BIAA hopes to accomplish...
Read MoreIs Your Child at Risk of Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is the term given to a group of motor conditions that affect a child’s body during development. The term “cerebral” refers to the brain and “palsy” refers to movement disorder. When an infant’s brain suffers damage during pregnancy or childbirth, cerebral palsy can result. In...
Read MoreWhat is Erb’s Palsy?
Our previous blog discussed certain medical mistakes that can lead to birth injuries. Now, we want to elaborate on a certain birth injury linked to medical malpractice – Erb’s Palsy. Also...
Read MoreMedical Negligence and Birth Injuries
The terms “birth injury” and “birth trauma” refer to injuries to babies caused by complications during labor and delivery. Some birth injuries are relatively minor, but others can create lifelong complications for the child. While a difficult delivery may cause birth trauma, negligence on the part of...
Read MoreHere’s How to Stay Safe on Your Bicycle Commute
With warmer weather on its way, you might be thinking about commuting to work on your bicycle throughout the Maryland area. Some car insurance companies even offer lower rates for bicycle commuters because it means fewer miles traveled in the car. Cyclists also feel the savings in their wallets by avoiding the high gas...
Read MoreBicycle Accidents and Injuries in Virginia
In Virginia, bicyclists and automobiles have a duty to share the road and obey all traffic laws and signals. Unfortunately, not all drivers obey the law when it comes to bicyclists, and not all cyclists follow proper safety procedures when road biking. The Virginia Code states that a motorist passing a bicyclist in the same...
Read MoreBicycle and Automobile Collisions
Even the most careful bicyclist is prone to injuries on the road. While wearing a safety helmet minimizes the risk of head injury, cyclists can also suffer broken bones, burns, and spinal cord injuries in vehicle collisions. Unfortunately, a bicycle offers no protection from the impact...
Read MoreAre Liability Waivers Ironclad?
Many recreational activities involve a certain risk of injury. Operators of recreational equipment, like amusement park rides, usually have people sign a liability waiver. The liability waiver intentionally relinquishes or abandons a legal right or claim against the operator in the event of injury. Essentially, it says you accept the risk and agree not...
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