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...
Read MoreDo 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 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 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...
Read MoreHow Do I File for Workers’ Compensation in Maryland?
A Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Injury Attorney Explains Workers’ compensation is an important part of modern employment law. From the docks of Baltimore to the research facilities of Germantown, workers all across Maryland have access to resources that help them get...
Read MoreDoes My Employer Have to Have Workers’ Comp?
Workers' compensation plays an important part in modern injury law. Initially introduced in 1855, it has long provided a means for ordinary, hardworking Americans to get the medical treatment they need if they are injured on the job. The Beltway and Beyond Workers' compensation is required for all employers in Virginia,...
Read MoreOur Washington DC Injury Lawyers Talk About Cerebral Palsy Treatment Options
Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that permanently affects muscle function and fine motor skills and often involves cognitive and linguistic impairments and developmental delays. Causes include birth injuries, genetic factors, infections, brain injury, Reye’s syndrome, and toxic chemical...
Read MoreOur Washington DC Injury Attorneys Discuss Asbestos Risks in the Automotive Industry
Asbestos exposure has been linked to mesothelioma, lung cancer, throat cancer, and other serious illnesses. Workers in certain occupations, including the following, continue to be at increased risk of developing an asbestos disease: Auto mechanics Aircraft mechanics Railroad workers ...
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